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| | #The four [[Gospels]] were written by ethnic rivals: a [[Jew]], a [[Gentile]], a [[Greek]], and [[Mystery: Was John a Samaritan|probably a Samaritan]] ([[John]]), which proves their authenticity because they verified each other's accounts despite their underlying conflict; | | #The four [[Gospels]] were written by ethnic rivals: a [[Jew]], a [[Gentile]], a [[Greek]], and [[Mystery: Was John a Samaritan|probably a Samaritan]] ([[John]]), which proves their authenticity because they verified each other's accounts despite their underlying conflict; |
| | #there is much [[Humor in the Bible|humor]] throughout the [[Bible]] which [[liberal]]s -- who generally have a poor sense of humor -- fail to translate properly to capture [[Humor and the Bible|fully]]; | | #there is much [[Humor in the Bible|humor]] throughout the [[Bible]] which [[liberal]]s -- who generally have a poor sense of humor -- fail to translate properly to capture [[Humor and the Bible|fully]]; |
| − | #the [[Bible]] is tremendously helpful for healing, and "healing" is a better translation than the overused term "peace" with its military connotation.<ref>The Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom) is typically translated as peace, but really means completeness and soundness. See Strong's 7965 and 7999.</ref> | + | #the [[Bible]] is tremendously helpful for healing, and "healing" is a better translation than the overused term "peace" with its military connotation;<ref>The Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom) is typically translated as peace, but really means completeness and soundness. See Strong's 7965 and 7999.</ref> |
| − | #The [[Bible]] can be translated into [[mathematical]] expressions to enrich understanding of it and of math: {{bibleref|John|1|1}} can be translated as "∃ Word(t=0) ∧ Word(t<sub>0</sub>) ∼ God ∧ Word(t<sub>0</sub>) ≡ God"; also, the ending of {{bibleref|James|1|17}} as "''d(God)/dt'' = 0 ('no variation') and ''d<sup>2</sup>(God)/dt<sup>2</sup>'' = 0 (second derivative - no 'shadow of turning')." | + | #The [[Bible]] can be translated into [[mathematical]] expressions to enrich understanding of it and of math: {{bibleref|John|1|1}} can be translated as "∃ Word(t=0) ∧ Word(t<sub>0</sub>) ∼ God ∧ Word(t<sub>0</sub>) ≡ God"; also, the ending of {{bibleref|James|1|17}} as "''d(God)/dt'' = 0 ('no variation') and ''d<sup>2</sup>(God)/dt<sup>2</sup>'' = 0 (second derivative - no 'shadow of turning')"; |
| | #tantalizing historical mysteries exist in the [[Bible]], such as whether [[Jesus]]'s disciples had a "[[Mole (espionage)|mole]]" trusted by the high priest,<ref>''See'' [[John_the_Apostle#.22another_disciple.22_mystery_at_John_18:15|"another disciple" mystery at John 18:15]].</ref> which makes Bible analysis today as fascinating as any mysteries in science, math, and forensics; | | #tantalizing historical mysteries exist in the [[Bible]], such as whether [[Jesus]]'s disciples had a "[[Mole (espionage)|mole]]" trusted by the high priest,<ref>''See'' [[John_the_Apostle#.22another_disciple.22_mystery_at_John_18:15|"another disciple" mystery at John 18:15]].</ref> which makes Bible analysis today as fascinating as any mysteries in science, math, and forensics; |
| | #the [[liberal media]] dilutes and corrupts the connotations of key [[English]] words over time, such that the true power and benefits of the [[Bible]] require constantly updating the English terminology to convey; | | #the [[liberal media]] dilutes and corrupts the connotations of key [[English]] words over time, such that the true power and benefits of the [[Bible]] require constantly updating the English terminology to convey; |