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| | The '''Conservative Bible Project''' renders [[God]]'s word without [[liberal denial]]. A ''Colbert Report'' interview featured this project.<ref>[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/258144/december-08-2009/andy-schlafly The Colbert Report Videos: Andy Schlafly], ColbertNation.com, December 8, 2009.</ref> Achievements include these 50 insights: | | The '''Conservative Bible Project''' renders [[God]]'s word without [[liberal denial]]. A ''Colbert Report'' interview featured this project.<ref>[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/258144/december-08-2009/andy-schlafly The Colbert Report Videos: Andy Schlafly], ColbertNation.com, December 8, 2009.</ref> Achievements include these 50 insights: |
| | #the [[Gospel of John]] is breathtakingly powerful in its logic -- "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us"<ref>{{bibleref|John|1|14}} ([[ESV]]).</ref> -- which can overcome [[anxiety]] with its emphasis on [[eternal life]], and yet [[liberal]]s downplay, dilute and hide this; | | #the [[Gospel of John]] is breathtakingly powerful in its logic -- "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us"<ref>{{bibleref|John|1|14}} ([[ESV]]).</ref> -- which can overcome [[anxiety]] with its emphasis on [[eternal life]], and yet [[liberal]]s downplay, dilute and hide this; |
| − | #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; |
| | #the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is an absolute masterpiece authored by [[Jesus]] himself, confirmed in [[Mystery:Did_Jesus_Write_the_Epistle_to_the_Hebrews%3F#Evidence_that_Jesus_wrote_it|52 ways]], yet [[liberal denial]] hides this;<ref>This Epistle was probably Jesus's sermon on the [[road to Emmaus]] mentioned in [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:13|Luke 24:13-35]] with foreshadowing of the surprise revelation at the end of the journey. {{Bibleref|Hebrews|13|2}} augurs [[Jesus]]'s revelation at the end, by advising to be hospitable to strangers as they may be unrecognized [[angel]]s: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." ([[ESV]])</ref> | | #the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is an absolute masterpiece authored by [[Jesus]] himself, confirmed in [[Mystery:Did_Jesus_Write_the_Epistle_to_the_Hebrews%3F#Evidence_that_Jesus_wrote_it|52 ways]], yet [[liberal denial]] hides this;<ref>This Epistle was probably Jesus's sermon on the [[road to Emmaus]] mentioned in [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:13|Luke 24:13-35]] with foreshadowing of the surprise revelation at the end of the journey. {{Bibleref|Hebrews|13|2}} augurs [[Jesus]]'s revelation at the end, by advising to be hospitable to strangers as they may be unrecognized [[angel]]s: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." ([[ESV]])</ref> |
| | #the [[Bible]] reveals that [[God]] told [[Jesus]] the universe "wears out like a garment" but "you remain" eternally,<ref>{{Bibleref|Heb|1|11}} and {{Bibleref|Psalms|102|26}}</ref> in spectacular [[Biblical scientific foreknowledge]] of the [[Second Law of Thermodynamics]] ([[entropy]] increase and decay); | | #the [[Bible]] reveals that [[God]] told [[Jesus]] the universe "wears out like a garment" but "you remain" eternally,<ref>{{Bibleref|Heb|1|11}} and {{Bibleref|Psalms|102|26}}</ref> in spectacular [[Biblical scientific foreknowledge]] of the [[Second Law of Thermodynamics]] ([[entropy]] increase and decay); |
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| | #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> |
| − | #correction of a mistranslation of the Greek term for "wrist"<ref>The same Greek term is used in Acts 12:7 ([[NIV]])- "the chains fell off Peter’s wrists."</ref> confirms that the [[Shroud of Turin]] is correct in showing the nail wounds in Jesus' wrists rather than his hands, and thus was not medieval forgery when all felt the nails went through his hands; | + | #correction of a mistranslation of the Greek term for "wrist"<ref>The same Greek term is used in Acts 12:7 ([[NIV]])- "the chains fell off Peter’s wrists."</ref> confirms that the [[Shroud of Turin]] is correct in showing the nail wounds in Jesus' wrists rather than his hands, and thus was not medieval forgery when all mistakenly felt the nails went through his hands; |
| | #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; |