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Why is that I wonder?

I am a Christian. Have been for 20 years actually August 11th 2008 was my 20th anniversary of receiving Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. It happened in my living room on a Thursday evening surrounded by my wife and three other really great friends, but that's another story, for another time.

I recently wrote an article and published it online, it's entitled, "Speaking in Tongues: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Pt 2" and is the second part to an article written to help Christians who may want to experience Holy Spirit baptism and begin speaking in tongues, but don't know how to go about it.

This article has spawned close to 100 comments so far, a lot of which were written by my fellow Atheist Cyber-pilgrims.

Why do Atheists feel they have to respond to everything Christian on the web? That's the question needling me in the back of my head for a while now.

I wasn't thinking about it consciously but this morning as I began waking up these thoughts were swimming around my mind and I decided to put pen to paper or more accurately, finger to keyboard and share my thoughts with the Cyber-community and especially with my God-denying comrades.

So, here in my own words is a little bit of info about the God I know; the God with whom I have been sharing a personal and intimate relationship for the past 20 years.

You cannot prove God exists!!!

I've heard that famous Atheistic challenge spewed more than once.

The thing is, I don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone. Believe what you want, that's your funeral.

However, for the record, I don't just believe God exists, I know He does! He's my friend, we have a relationship.

I've been walking and talking with Him for 20 years. If I were to stand here and tell you I only believe but I'm not totally sure He's real I'd be a crazy man.

Whom have I been speaking with every day for 20 years of my life? Whom have I been having daily conversations with ever since I was first introduced to Him on Thursday August 11th 1988 at about 4:30PM in my living room?

I know exactly who He is, He is the Lord Jesus Christ, God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth! He is the Holy Spirit who lives inside me imparting eternal life moment by moment, He's God the Father who shows me daily what a real father is supposed to be like.

There's one other thing I find consistent with most Atheists. For the most part they seem to be highly educated and intelligent people. They can carry their own in almost any conversation and debate the issues with relevant points of reference.

I like that.

What I don't like is when they assume that Born Again Christians are by definition mindless religious drones that have all been lobotomized and need to be viewed with patronizing scorn and treated with veiled contempt.

That rankles me - Especially when the Christian world-view is infinitely more sensible than the Atheistic.

It's interesting to me that most of the Atheists I've spoken with seem to think there's something inherently foolish in one believing in and worshipping God and believing in the Bible and the Lord Jesus Christ when many of earth's foremost scholars share these very beliefs.

For instance, when asked the question: "Do you accept the historical Jesus?"

Here's what one noted scientist answered:

"Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life."

This same scientist further stated:

"In view of such harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognize, there are yet people who say there is no God. But what really makes me angry is that they quote me for the support of such views."

Who was this scientist?

You may have heard of him, he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to Quantum Theory and for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.

He is one of the founders of modern physics and the author of the Theory of Relativity. In December 2000 he was named "the personality of the second millennium."

His name is Albert Einstein; arguably the smartest man that ever lived, after King Solomon and Jesus, of course.

My Atheist friend, the next time you're tempted to call a Christian by some derogatory name, make a snide remark about his faith or insinuate that he or she is not playing with a full deck, I advise you to think carefully before speaking.

There's a saying that goes, "It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt."

"Atheism is so senseless. When I look at the solar system, I see the earth at the right distance from the sun to receive the proper amounts of heat and light. This did not happen by chance"

"This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being. This Being governs all things, not as the soul of the world, but as Lord over all; and on account of His dominion He is wont to be called Lord God."

This is the God I know, the same One who wakes me up every morning, the very One who protects me when I don't even realize I need protecting. He's also the same God with whom I get angry at times when I think He's being unfair or moving too slow to bring me something I desperately want.

He's the same God who sees me with all my human weaknesses and inconsistencies and loves me in spite of it all, He's the One who respects me even when I don't think I deserve respect, who always lifts me up and encourages me especially when I don't feel like going on.

This is the God I know.

This is the same God who died for you and I so that each of us might have a chance at redemption.

This God is real and has a plan for each of our lives, one that if followed will reap for us both temporal and eternal benefits.

This is the God I know.

By the way; that entire quote above from the words, "Atheism is so senseless" to "He is wont to be called Lord God" aren't my words.

Those words were actually spoken by Sir Isaac Newton.

In case you don't know who he is, let me introduce you.

Sir Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian. He's the founder of Classical Physics and Infinitesimal Calculus.

His "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" published in 1687, is said to be the greatest single work in the history of science. In this work, Newton described universal gravitation and the three laws of motion, laying the groundwork for classical mechanics, which dominated the scientific view of the physical universe for the next three centuries and is the basis for all modern engineering.

He's the one who said, "Atheism is senseless!"

What do you think about that? Is Sir Isaac Newton a mindless drone who can't think for himself and needs religion to comfort his feeble mind? What say you?

Call me stupid for being a Christian and believing the Bible but if I were you my Atheist friend, I would pay attention to who's agreeing with Christians, before I open my mouth.

The God I Know Lyrics

Before dealing with the topic of "I Do Not Know" in Quran versus Bible versus sciences, it is compulsory to remember that the total words in the Bible are 788,280 while the total words in the Quran are 77,473. It follows that, the Bible is more than 10 times the Quran word-wise. "I Do Not Know" is mentioned 21 times in the Bible and three times in the Quran, i.e. the Bible mentions "I Do Not Know" seven times as does the Quran. In other words, the Bible has the potential of more than 10 times (word-wise) and seven times (subject-wise) than the Quran to talk about "I Do Not Know".

I Do Not Know in the Bible:

The Three wonderful things!

Three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not

Proverbs 30:18

18There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

19The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.

20Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

Isaac said: I am old, I know not the day of my death.

Every one does not know too the day of his death!

Genesis 27:2

And he said, Behold now, I (Isaac) am old, I know not the day of my death:

After killing his brother, Cain replied the Lord: I know not (Where is Abel) Am I my brother's keeper?

Genesis 4:9

And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?

Pharaoh said: I know not the Lord

Exodus 5:2

And Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord; neither will I let Israel go.

whom I know not whence they be?

1 Samuel 25:11

Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?

I know not how to go out or come in

1 Kings 3:7

And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.

the Spirit of the Lord shall carry thee whither I know not

1 Kings 18:12

And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of the Lord shall carry thee whither I know not; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the Lord from my youth.

I know not to give flattering titles

Job 32:22

For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

Beautiful meaning!

Psalm 71:15

My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.

Beautiful meaning!

Isaiah 44:8

Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.

Peter Denied Jesus!

Peter swears: I do not know Jesus!

Matthew 26:70

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Matthew 26:74

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Mark 14:68

But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

Mark 14:71

But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Luke 22:60

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

Mary said unto the angel: I know not a man?

Luke 1:34

Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

He said, I know not.

John 9:12

Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

John 9:25

He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

I know not where they have laid him

John 20:13

And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

I know not whether I baptized any other

1 Corinthians 1:16

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian

1 Corinthians 14:11

Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.

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I Do Not Know in the Quran:

The historical Dialogue between Noah and his people

What Noah was commanded to say to his people?

1)I do not have the treasuries of Allah

2)I do not know the unseen!

3)I am not an Angel

4)I follow only that which is revealed to me

This Dialogue is not mentioned in the Bible.

Surah 11:25-32

[25] We sent Noah to his nation. (He said :) 'I am a Warner for you, and a bearer of glad tidings.

[26] Worship none except Allah. i fear for you the punishment of a painful day. '

[27] The unbelieving council of his nation said: 'we do not see you other than a human like ourselves. We see your followers are none but the lowliest amongst us, and their opinion is not to be considered. We do not see you superior to us, rather, we consider you liars. '

[28] He said: 'what do you think my nation! if i have a clear proof from my lord and he has given me mercy from him, though it is hidden from you, can we compel you to accept it when you hate it?

[29] My nation, for this i do not ask you for your wealth for my wage is only with Allah. nor will i drive away the believers, for they will surely meet their lord. but, i can see that you are ignorant.

[30] were I to drive you away my nation, who would help me from Allah? Will you not remember?

[31] I do not say to you that I possess the treasuries of Allah, and I do not know the unseen. I do not say I am an angel, nor do i say to those whom you despise; Allah will not give them any good. Allah knows best what is in their hearts. Indeed, if this were so then I would be amongst the wrong-doers (unjust).

[32] They said: 'o Noah, you have disputed, and disputed too much, with us. Bring (down) upon us that which you promised us, if what you say is true! '

[33] He replied: 'Allah will bring it (down) upon you if he will; you will never frustrate him.

[34] Nor will my sincere counsel benefit you if I sincerely desire to counsel you if Allah desires to lead you astray. He is your lord, and to him you shall return. '

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The Dialogue between Mohammad and the Arabs at the time of Quran's revelation:

What Mohammad was commanded to say to the Arabs?

1)I do not have the treasuries of Allah

2)I do not know the unseen!

3)I am not an Angel

4)I follow only that which is revealed to me

5)Are the blind and the seeing alike?

Surah 6:48-50

[48] We send forth our messengers only to give glad tidings to mankind and to warn them. Those who believe and mend their ways shall have nothing to fear or to be saddened.

[49] But those who belie and reject our verses and signs, punishment and chastisement shall afflict them because they transgressed

[50] say: 'I do not tell you that I have the treasuries of Allah or know the unseen, nor do I claim to be an angel. I follow only that which is revealed to me. 'Say: are the blind and the seeing alike? Will you not think?

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The in future Dialogue between Allah and Jesus

This dialogue will take place at the Day of Judgment!

Jesus will say: I do not know!

Surah 5:116-117

[116] and when Allah said: '(prophet) Jesus, son of Mary, did you ever say to the people: "take me and my mother for two gods, other than Allah?" 'Exaltations to you, ' he said, 'how could i say that to which i have no right? If I had said that, you would have surely known. You know what is in my self, but I do not know what is in yours. Indeed, you are the knowledgeable of the unseen.

[117] I spoke to them of nothing except that which you ordered me, that you worship Allah, my lord and our lord. I witnessed them whilst living in their midst and ever since you took me to you, you have been the watcher over them. you are the witness of everything.

[118] if you punish them (for their disbelief), they surely are your subjects; and if you forgive them, surely you are the almighty, the wise. '

[119] Allah will say: 'this is the day the truthful shall benefit by their truthfulness. They shall live for ever in gardens underneath which rivers flow. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with him. That is the great winning. '

[120] to Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is in them. he has power over all things.

Back to the main topic of my series of articles (1- 79); this is my question to you smart readers: "Is the Quran quoted from the Bible "?

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