Why do use a Bible when the first Christians didn't?

[Delta4Embassy]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

 

[Mr. H.]

Is this one of those chicken or the egg questions?

 

[mudwhistle]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Is this even a serious question???

 

[Delta4Embassy]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Is this even a serious question???

As serious as a guy who supposedly walked on water in defiance of the laws of physics can be.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Related question is if you identify as Christian, why do you worship a Jew who didn't have a thing to do with the creation of a non-Jewish religion? What good is the Jewish Messiah to a non-Jew?

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Guess what I'm asking is how can a book which didn't even exist yet have religious authority? Neither Jesus nor any of the disciples had a Bible during their ministry period. So how can a book only written decades and even centuries later have religious authority if none of the people it's about had it at the time?

 

[Dajjal]

As serious as a guy who supposedly walked on water in defiance of the laws of physics can be.

I read that the bible originally said Jesus walked 'by' the water, but it was miss translated by an early scribe.

As for using the bible, we don't have people like the disciples walking around telling their stories any more, but they were around for some time after Jesus death.

 

[Publius1787]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Can you find a modern day follower of Jesus who has direct ties to Jesus or his followers? There, answered your question.

 

[Sunni Man]

Related question is if you identify as Christian, why do you worship a Jew who didn't have a thing to do with the creation of a non-Jewish religion? What good is the Jewish Messiah to a non-Jew?

Ask Jeremiah the hater.

She will claim it was a Jesuit / Catholic church plot. .....

 

[Delta4Embassy]

As serious as a guy who supposedly walked on water in defiance of the laws of physics can be.

I read that the bible originally said Jesus walked 'by' the water, but it was miss translated by an early scribe.

As for using the bible, we don't have people like the disciples walking around telling their stories any more, but they were around for some time after Jesus death.

Wouldn't surprise me. Wouldn't be the first time a mistranslation radically changed things as with 'alma.'

 

[Sonny Clark]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Pleeeeeease .......... use common sense, and you can answer that question yourself. Had that second cup yet? If not, get it to clear your head a little, or a lot.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Pleeeeeease .......... use common sense, and you can answer that question yourself. Had that second cup yet? If not, get it to clear your head a little, or a lot.

Jesus taught what he taught absent a Bible. I wonder then if Christians have effectively abandoned Jesus' teachings for a book they placed too much importance upon.

How often do Christians say, "The Bible says..." instead of "Jesus taught..."

 

[peach174]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

How dare Christian's follow the New Testament written by Jesus disciples.
What a dumb question.
The New Testament is all about Jesus teachings and his disciples.

 

[boedicca]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Is this even a serious question???

As serious as a guy who supposedly walked on water in defiance of the laws of physics can be.

So what you are really saying is that you are against the written word and books in general.

 

[peach174]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

Pleeeeeease .......... use common sense, and you can answer that question yourself. Had that second cup yet? If not, get it to clear your head a little, or a lot.

Jesus taught what he taught absent a Bible. I wonder then if Christians have effectively abandoned Jesus' teachings for a book they placed too much importance upon.

How often do Christians say, "The Bible says..." instead of "Jesus taught..."

Sonny is right, you need more coffee.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Every time is the answer. Have never in my life heard a Christian say "Jesus taught..." something. It's only ever "The Bible says..."

Why is the Bible the go-to source if Jesus didn't have a Bible? Can't we know what Jesus taught sans Bible? Does it really require a book to inform a conscientious person that being good and positive and helpful is the thing to do in a given situation? Is your faith really wrapped up in a book your god didn't even have?

 

[mudwhistle]

Related question is if you identify as Christian, why do you worship a Jew who didn't have a thing to do with the creation of a non-Jewish religion? What good is the Jewish Messiah to a non-Jew?

I would come up with a rationale for this discussion....but that would be impossible...because the premise is totally irrational to begin with.

Christianity was created because of this man....not because he was Jewish. Christianity was created because the Jewish Bible didn't change along with the times. Jesus changed everything. Once only Jews were God's people. Now everyone can be God's people through Jesus' sacrifice.

I can't explain it any better.

 

[eots]

During Jesus' ministry period there were no Bibles. Not even a single Christian text yet, nor would there be for at least 30 years after Jesus' death (or whatever.) And what would become the New Testament didn't exist until at least 100 years after-Jesus. Even then, the first Bibles wouldn't exist for several centuries more.

So if you follow Jesus (or more likely Paul) identifying as a Christian, why use a book neither Jesus nor his disciples or their followers used?

I have wondered that myself...go forth a sin no more..was much simpler and direct

 

[defcon4]

Is this one of those chicken or the egg questions?

Yep!

 

[mudwhistle]

Every time is the answer. Have never in my life heard a Christian say "Jesus taught..." something. It's only ever "The Bible says..."

Why is the Bible the go-to source if Jesus didn't have a Bible? Can't we know what Jesus taught sans Bible? Does it really require a book to inform a conscientious person that being good and positive and helpful is the thing to do in a given situation? Is your faith really wrapped up in a book your god didn't even have?

Jesus had the Jewish version of the Bible. It also prophesied that two different books would become one. This is what makes Mormons think the Book Of Mormon was prophesied, but it was actually the old and the new testaments.