How to Approach the Bible
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2020
- Getting into scripture can be overwhelming and confusing! This week Dr. Hahn shares pointers from his own journey on how a simple change in mindset can help us approach scripture. Adopting a holy humility, admitting to the Lord what doesn't make sense, is the key. Dr. Hahn coins this as the holy "Huh??" This childlike honesty and intellectual simplicity open a new relationship with the Lord and allows Him to reveal his Word speaking to us.
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Dr. Scott Hahn is the founder and president of the St. Paul Center and has written numerous books on biblical theology. He holds the Father Michael Scanlan, T.O.R., Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990. He and his wife, Kimberly, live in Steubenville, Ohio.
Ah yes, here I am.... I grew up getting into my dad's truck with my family and he would already have one of your cassette tapes going. On long road trips, we would all say "Ohh no, here comes dad's Scott Hahn tapes" and we'd drift off to sleep. Amazingly, some of those tapes absorbed and blew my mind and I remember them 10-15 years later. Fast forward, im 25 now. I woke up one day and decided that I wanted to be closer to God. So I bought my own Bible with large margins with the intention of going through it while I get through grad school. I told my dad about it, and he sent me this video a week later. I have no doubt that he's been secretly praying that I would come to it on my own. So, here I am. It's now my turn to binge study all of your content. The cycle continues and I'm excited.
I am a Protestant, but Scott Hahn has probably been the single greatest influence on me theologically. And we have deep disagreements, probably not the ones you think, but I fully expect to be standing in the light of the Trinity with this man one day. Christ, be merciful to us. Holy Mary, pray for us.
Dear Dr Hahn. 1989, I was a 30 year old cradle Catholic. My 40 something workmate was a very chatty evangelical Christian. Every now and then we discussed our particular perspective on Our Lord and the Faith. But I couldn’t make any headway with my friend regarding authentic Christianity ie Catholicism. My wife and I became good friends with the Mother of God Brothers (MGoB) at the former St John’s Orphanage in Thurgoona. One of the brothers prayed to St Gerard Majella to help my wife and I conceive our first child on the feast of the Mother God, 1 January 1990. This was a huge spiritual shot in the arm for my wife and I who had be trying to conceive ever since we married 1987.
The MoGB brothers introduced me to cassette tapes of Catholic apologists Tim Staples, Gerry Matatics and Scott Hahn. Your testimony tapes were a huge shot in the arm for me, emboldening and encouraging me to share the true faith with my workmate. I still wasn’t able to convince him of Catholic truth. But we remained friends, even when we lived far apart.
Thank you Dr Hahn for inspiring me to fight the good fight and never give up.
Your teaching on the last supper lead me back home after 26yrs of church hopping thanks the Lord for using you, and my mother praying her rosary for me to return home thanks mate GB
Welcome come back home
So awesome to hear for real...
That’s very sad you went home the Rome, which is the very broadway.
Welcome Home. May God bless you abundantly
I thank God I'm Catholic.... everytime I hear your lecture...thx
I'm blessed to serve the Divine Physician in our Catholic Bookstore and I cannot keep your books in the store. I am truly an example of God does not call the qualified He Qualifies the called Cradle Cathlic never read the Bible until late. I open the book and actually understand what the Lord is saying. My ❤ aches for Him. The disrespect going on in the Chaple and in our Church is like they are going to the movies. No silence. Unceasing prayers for all who ask and even those who tell me there are no prophesies in the Bible. They are waiting for a sign.😔 103 years of Warnings from our Lady of Fatima isnt enough. Mary conceived without sin pray for us.....
Thank you Dr. Scott Hahn. You always keeps us Loving the Word of God each day.
Who loves the Hahn Family, we do!!! (Maybe, Chris Meehan does, too???!!!)
Come and listen there is good news waiting for you .Thank you Dr Scott Hahn.⛪💒😍
2:02 The Holy Huh ❤
May God bless you and your family, Dr Scott Hahn.
I have hear your Genesis to Jesus which has opened my eyes to search more. It is great for an old catholic who has not studied our Catholicism. Thank you I enjoy St. Paul Center and the learning it provides.
Scott you keep me Catholic.
I know you mean good. But as a Catholic should not the Eukharist or Jesus himself in flesh & blood be our center or that keeps us Catholic. Because if not then the worse fears with regard to the curfews is basically coming true. The Sacrifice of the Mass not at the center of worship also.
More importantly a follower of Christ ✝️
More importantly a follower of Christ ✝️
OldMonk read you Bible and learn from God alone !!!
Hi Krista. Please visit MHFM’s channel for full truth on what has happened to the true Catholic Church, in Rome and in the whole world. That is, if you are really of the truth. Thanks! Have peace.
Scott! You the best!
Your bible study connects the dots
God Bless you and your family Scott
Hi Scott - yes there are many dimensions to Scripture where GOD comes and speaks to us. His Inspired Word comes - Come Holy Spirit. Thanks for sharing...... john
I have been following your teachings for years. God bless you. Love from Nigeria
Thank you!
Thank you and may God bless and protect you always 🙏🕊️
Great teacher! Great gift for all of us!
I follow the St. Paul s center bible studies
Helped me a lot.
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BRILLIANT,AS USUAL..GRETINGS,DR. HAHN,FROM BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA
The difficulty we have in reading Sacred Scripture begins when we read it as Literature. Just as History becomes what someone else took the time to analyze and choose which events have a pattern and generate meaning for us, if we accept their analysis, so Scripture can become what someone else tells me God's word means. The reason we have faith in the meaning of Scripture is that we have a clear apostolic tradition and doctrinal safeguards to help. Yet the Word of God only becomes such when, as you said, we ask God our questions.
This is prayer. Prayer can begin with Faith or it can begin seeking faith. Yet the only hope of allowing faith to grow into Faith is by allowing God's love to reach us and transform us. That transforming Love comes to the Mystics who allow their experience of God through contemplation to begin purifying their Faith. God reveals Himself in Light that they experience as darkness. It is only by allowing every image and impression of God to be negated in the intellect through Faith, that choice to accept God's presence in darkness. Those continuous acts of Faith purify the will so that only Love is communicated directly to the mystic. Do we want to learn who God is? Then we must choose to allow God to strip away every material concept we have and replace it with the dark night wherein He comes with Love.
Thank you for this insightful video. This is my very Bible struggle. ✝️❤️
I used to pray and wonder where will I get a catholive popular figure to guide me in my faith because the protestants seems to be every where but I recently read Rome sweet home and here I am following you Dr. Scott ,thankyou so much .God bless .
Thank you very much for your insights
Amen
Hi Scott thank you for your message God bless you
Amen 🙏 that's good
Dr. Scott,
Thank you for charing your inspired knowledge whit us.
God bless you.
From Brazil.
Dr. Scott Hahn, thank you.
Thanks Scott! I loved your tiny head explosion, great effect! God bless you.
Love that this is you in your sunroom! A personal message.
Not just a class but a talk as a friend in your home. Thank you! Casual and relaxed is helpful! God bless you!
I completely agree and have had that same thought... about the similarity of the “Magic Eye” books to FAITH and Holy Scripture(especially over time). It just all of the sudden jumps out at you...a great “Aha moment” that cannot be forgotten and even grows, depending on our efforts.
Kindly consider praying an additional holy Rosary to your current daily one, for the loving intentions of our Blessed Mother - she will be ever so grateful. God bless you.
God's strength is revealed when we are weak 💖💐💖
From Australia. Thank you Scott Hahn. Very inspiring and encouraging. Watch your shows on EWTN. God Bless you.
Just the talk that I needed. I thank the Lord for having you in the Catholic community.
Peace be with you brother
I've been watching many of your videos Mr Hahn for the past few to several months about understanding Mary's role in our church, about your conversion and many other topics and I'm so glad you are in the Catholic faith to teach us all (cradle Catholics in new Catholics)and explain to us all, what many of us are still trying to learn and understand.
Great one Dr Scott. Keep the blessed work.
Thank you Dr. Hahn!
One of the most helpful aids I ever received on reading the Bible was to see the parallel between the community and the individual. You can substitute the individual for Israel (or the Church) and vice versa. Indeed Israel is itself both the name of God's chosen and a person. So this is not a contemporary view, but a religious truth that goes to the heart of God's plan.
One of the more useful comments I've seen. I would add that while making that substitution, there is multiple levels of intended meaning, so we also are well advised to remain open to 'both/and' interpretations. Actually it's a tip I received when reading Shakespeare in college. He used so much simile and metaphor, the reader had to think through all possible intended meanings of each, and basically read each work like it was, in actuality, multiple works.
Thank you for sharing this :)
Amen 🙏
I loved your huhs?? 🤔 & Ahas!! 🤓 examples, I'm still on the huhs 🤔 stage but it's reconforting to hear you. Thanx so very much 🙏
I love your comparison to “Magic Eye”. It not only is a great comparison, but you brought me back to the 90’s with my family experiencing it for the first time. My now deceased brother brought one to the family gathering.
Also I love the “holy huh”. I might use it in my CCD classes this year
very nice
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So beautiful 😍!!!
Tku and God bless, Dr Scott Hahn. I couldn't have watched this at a better time, praise God! We have your books, love them!! For years, you have been a source of inspiration to us, more than you will ever know. Evelyn Mascarenhas from Goa.
Very much inspiring speach. Dr. Hahn. I lobe to lisyen to your teachings which is owe inspiring.
Teach and teach and share
Old testament is in New and New in Old : these similarities are brought forth very well by you . Thanks very much. God bless you and your family.
Ppl. Like you, are gifts from heaven! God bless them all...^i^♡^i^
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ROFL that explosion animation.
John 16:13
Always be honest to God...
Scott: God is giving us his perspective on our experience
Me: 😯 Woaah!
Loved the video!!!
I've been a student of Dr. Hahn's bible studies for years and find him one of the best bible scholars in our time. Recently, I've been watching the Jordan Peterson biblical series and find them very intriguing and can't help to think that Dr. Hahn wouldn't disagree with a lot of his perspectives. I am wondering if Dr. Hahn has viewed them, they are quite lengthy, and if he has any comments or opinions about Dr. Peterson's analysis of the bible?
Can't what to interview you. Your assistant said to what until August. I hope we can connect very soon! God bless!
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Revelation 18:8 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her. All Praise To The True Living Power.
Dr. Hahn, you must be following my on Facebook :-) I used the Magic Eye analogy in a reflection on the daily readings a few weeks ago, too! Thank you so much for your continued guidance.
Hi sir Scott!
How do u keep ur love and faith in God?
And stay more and more in the Catholic Church?
People that struggle with disobedient and spiritually unfaithful parents and humble themselves to still honor them in accordance with the commandment, have a difficult but easy answer to this.
Walk in truth and mercy. Your constancy and faithfulness can repair and rebuild the ruins we have inherited and open the way for the graces necessary for renewal and the worth of obedience for the preservation of what is precious and good.
Also remember the Saints, the Holy Angels and others and pray for their intercession as well as praying yourself. God bless you and all who read this. Through our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God. Amen.
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Dr. Hahn, your intellect and insights I have come to expect ... the tan, however, was a pleasant surprise! I guess you really are enjoying the summer. lol
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Behold the wisdom of man and not of God!
So we go from Huh? to Aha!
Its humble humanity not holy and the Holy Spirit has to illuminate the scripture when we read it that is how we receive revelation . Faith comes by hearing and reading the word of God .
considering how often it's misinterpreted elmer fudd suggests a "wery wery careful " approach
2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
I'm proud to make "The likes 666". This tells Me in My search for The Lords wisdom and teaching that it means enough that Lucifer will fight Me every step of the way. I fear not for The Lord is with Me.
Or it can mean something more sinister. It's good to look at both sides of what your action is telling you.
@@AlphaOmega888 Sure it could. But isn't that in the statement itself. The inherent acknowledgement of the action. Risking Your own well being for someone else.
@@dieselrotor Okay *666* is a *'STRONG SIGN'.* But through your *will,* and then your *actions,* you chose to *identify yourself* (and this video) with *666* - a number that basically indicates something is of Satan.
-Now I notice you said *"I fear not for The Lord is with Me."*
-But Luke 1:30,28 says: *"Fear not, Mary..the Lord is with thee"* (maybe Rosary should be switched to you? or maybe you have a different Lord?)
-You said *"My search for The Lords wisdom.."*
-Jesus is not a Lord of wisdom, but Solomon is. Here is some proofs *SOLOMON IS YOUR LORD*
PROOF 1) 1 Kings 10:14 The weight of GOLD that came to *SOLOMON* yearly was ***666*** talents of gold
PROOF 2) Prov 1:33 But whoso HEARKENETH UNTO **ME** [as you have] shall dwell *SAFELY* [or 'live in Salvation'], and shall be *QUIET from FEAR* of evil [you said "I *fear not* for The *Lord [Solomon]* is with Me."
IS SOLOMON A *'GOOD LORD'* THAT ANYONE SHOULD FOLLOW? JUDGE FOR YOURSELF:
-1 Kings 11:6,9,11 ***SOLOMON DID EVIL*** in the sight of the Lord.. 9 his HEART was **TURNED AWAY** from the Lord..11 “you..have **NOT KEPT* My covenant and My statutes” , which I have COMMANDED YOU”
Q: SO IF WE FOLLOW SOLOMON, WILL HE LEAD US TO HELL?
A: *YES.* AND SOLOMON *SAYS WHAT HE WILL DO* WHEN HE FINDS OUT:
-Prov 1:26 I also will *LAUGH* at your *CALAMITY;* I will *MOCK [YOU]* when your *TERROR* comes
@@AlphaOmega888 I get the feeling no matter what I write or profess, You will see to it I am condemned by Your insight above all else. I leave My salvation in Gods hands. Thank You for Your concerns and I will look to every reply given on this video as You have stated "all here are in sin" for viewing and I look forward to Your many many replies to all and their salvation.
@@AlphaOmega888conspiracy theories have eaten the protestant churches alive
approach God with fear! and trembling!
My two sons did not make their confirmation, now one is his 30 n recently my 17 yrs did not able to receive because he didn't pass his assessment as the formators call it. He is now not to keen anymore to continue n I feel lost to what to do n just pray the Holy spirit to guide him. How can you help me to do?
what's your idea for those who can't read? Scott Hahn?
That’s the reason for the stain glass or pictures hanging in the church acting as poor men’s bible before the printing industry exists around 14th century. Before that only monasteries having the hand written bibles.
0:10 we are sinners and we can't even look into the scripture because our fallen nature is against it
I still cannot do it !!! the magic eye thing!!! so frustrating...
Look at it ..... then pretend you are falling asleep but with your eyes open
Bernardo Valencia Lol. But you’re right. It’s true...it’s when you stop trying so hard is when it comes into view.
search the gnosis of karol wojtyla
Question Sir - How do you arrive at, or on what basis do you make, the conclusion that the book commonly referred to as the 'Bible' is the Word of God?
I don't mean to speak for Dr. Hahn, but for me it was a matter of time, meditation and contemplation. I went through a few recognizable phases of basically believing it was so because others were saying so, to questioning what seemed like contradictions (arrogantly assuming I had full understanding and thus could recognize contradictions), to working through those, to a new round of questions over translation and all the problems associated with that, to again working through those... Eventually I came to see the wisdom in multiple senses (literal, allegorical, moral, anagogical), and wasn't surprised to learn that wisdom, with one difference, was around before Christ became flesh (the difference being Jews in Old Covenant times should not have been expected to to develop an anagogical sense when their priesthood didn't believe in individual life after death). That multiple-sense recognition led to some mind-blowing discoveries, helped me to see some of the connecting dots between Old and New Covenants (still discovering connections), and over time I just came to believe it was so - not because others say so, but because I could see (some of) it for myself. I was a criminal justice major, but also dabbled with some literature undergrad and grad level. In my view, Sacred Scripture is a whole different level of complexity, and beyond what uninspired human authors or even human-built AI could produce.
@@paulmiller3469 Thank you very much for taking time to respond to my question, and for your detailed response to my question. It was greatly appreciated.
Can't believe Dr. Scott knows Seinfeld
Must I read the Bible or can I listen to the bible ?
This is the Gospel of Your Salvation:
"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, HOW that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" -- 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (KJV Bible)
No amount of good works can save you, only the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross can -- only his BLOOD can erase your sins. BELIEVE WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART the gospel of your salvation and you are SEALED with the holy Spirit of promise until the day of redemption (the day you are raptured). God bless and preach the gospel to your loved ones, friends, strangers, and even your enemies.
Read the Bible and let the Bible interpret the Bible as it does. It is 66 books and we need to cross reference each book and take it as a whole. Quoting one verse or chapter on its own doesn't carry the full meaning. Dr Hugh Ross is a gifted minister and founder of Reasons to Believe and has this great ability to combine the 66 books which makes his interpretation very clear. It is he who said the Bible interprets itself and I agree, but I'm not gifted like he is at cross-referencing 66 books. He is a true Christian and came to Jesus through his work as an astrophysics. He has a brilliant mind and I recommend him to everyone who wants to know the truth. MARANATHA.
Listen to the echoes when you say sacred words
Echoing down canyon walls for centuries they heard
Scrols became foundation walls for books that won't defile
Prophets spoke from paropets
Just Listen for a while.
You can't hear true Shakspere's voice without old Adams fall
Dickens in his diligens did hear the cocks 3 calls
Melvil set the burning bush upon a wine dark sea
Words crown our inheretence
Like jubils tone of glee
Hann Scott failed to mention all those aha moment are about God's revelation of true love. The whole Scripture, from first to last, is about the expression of Agapaian_Love. If we take off that insight into the ways and in which God guide human history, obviously the Bible, especially the Old Testament, is a crude book. The way to understand the Bible is to read from God's point of view, from the Absolute Logos of Love. For that one must beg for the Holy Spirit to be within one's mind and heart. "God desired to be worshipped both in Spirit and Truth." (John 4:4) These are the two united binoculars to see the economy of salvation history with all its up and down from God's point of view. We need The Triune God to read the Word of God working both ad extra and ad intra reality. Most Holy God, thru the intercession of our ever Blessed Lady Queen of Heaven n Earth Mary Most Holy, help us in this endeavor !!
Most Powerful Weapon - Prayer
Ephesians 6: 12-13
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.
Matthew 5:4
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you.
Luke 6:37
Judge not, and you shall not be judged; condemn not, and you shall not be condemned; forgive, and you shall be forgiven:
The ONLY way America will be great again...is for America to return to the God who made America great in the first place. One Nation under God , Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for All.
We are currently living in troubled times. Masses of people (Antifa, BLM, SJWs, etc.) have gravely lost their way. The root of their illness - FEAR. We use the law at them in hopes of subduing/eliminating the problem. Yet the most powerful weapon of all is not being widely or wisely used - prayer. I have been a member of a prayer group for over 30 years and have first hand experience of the effectiveness of prayer. The evidence of the miracles produced by prayer are overwhelming and undisputed. The Bible states - Perfect Love casts out fear. Hate the sin but love the sinner. Start today and pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary for her help.
The Lady of All Nations asks us to pray the rosary and this daily.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father,
Send Now Your Spirit Over The Earth.
Let the Holy Spirit Live in the Hearts Of All Nations,
That They May Be Preserved
From Degeneration, Disaster And War.
May the Lady Of All Nations, who once was Mary,
Be Our Advocate, Amen.
We The People - In God We Trust
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Smooth 528: Perhaps this isn't the right platform for my comments, but I find it very disturbing that you would post such politically biased words on a site that is devoted to the just and fair word of God. I can't help but notice that the groups of people whom you have singled out are those who are fighting for the God-given rights of the unfortunates and unjustly-treated of this world. As I read your words, I felt an ever deepening sinking in the pit of my stomach, as I realized that you were using this site as a means to campaign for your favoured politician. I won't criticize your choice, but I do take exception to your using this Catholic site which is dedicated to the open-mindedness and fairness of our Saviour on which to do it. I have been a Catholic for over 70 years and I've never thought of (or used) God as a political tool. It pains me to see it happening here. May God bless you.
Yah' shabbat, shalom wa barakah, breadren.
YhWh sabbath, peace and prosperity, bread ie messenger.
I took the passed 30 years to understand the bible, my Shemitic cousin. Shemitic because i kin, can see you tan! Meaning gr8 elder Shem has the capacity to live in both hot and cold lands, as such was provided him, the land if both hot and cold. In my research i sought to understand why the paternal Yahudim aka Judeans written as Jews, though this is our meshpaca in Israel today, because the Paternal and maternals where separated in Spain in 1491. During the Spanish inquisition. This aeparation caused a rift in the royal Davidic line. With the Paternals being punished 1st, then the maternals who grafted into The northern nation, in ww2 by an Ahole named Hitler who called our maternal family fatherless children. What a Jerk. Anyway in my understanding, i feel compelled, upon discovering Yahudah, Judah ruled Europe with an iron pen, see old testament.
Therefore may i apologize for their stupid error, hence i called them Yahuduhites. It was a very very terrible thing they dis that has left a tear in our family. Again i apologize for their ignorance.
My point is, as is written, if what ive recovered as historical evidence, the paternals orchestrated the hanging of the Messiyah and ushered in the gentile age, as is written. It no small wonder why so many are off track and deceived. If this be the case, i fear for our family in these last days. Because we have much re-educating to do. And the Spirit has brought tour video near me that i may discuss these things with you and mayhap, if true, help our family recover and come back together.
Let me know and ill send my findings.
Yah shabbat shalom wa barakah, breadren.
My God bless you and Elohiym prosper you as well.
And most important my child try not and be late with those darn subscriptions and then we will have a long talk about all those holy liars who fabricated the New Testament and then had the infernal cheek to ascribe it to my name.
Why do you commit idolatry by calling a book the title for the second member of the Trinity, who is God Himself? The Word of God, according to Scripture is an exclusive title for Jesus Christ. The Bible nor the Old Testament ever refers to itself as "The Word of God", but only as Scriptures, the Testimony of God, the Law and the Prophets. It would have been blasphemous for a Christian to call the book as if it were God. For to them The Word of God was Jesus. See John 1:1.
Scott, your not getting as many views because you’re pretty silent about everything that’s happening in the church these days. If you believe it shouldn’t be talked about then I would like to hear about that publicly. Out of all the people speaking about the Catholic Church these days, your the one I have wanted to hear from most. My dad wants to hear from you too. We need your thoughts on the matter. Just my own opinion. God bless
kim burley and you believe that? Nobody can be ashamed of belonging to the church that Jesus Christ himself started.
He does not have to talk about everything and what are those things that are happening in the Church that you are talking of?
So, let me be sure I understand your point. First is that Dr. Hahn should not feel free to make the videos that interest him (and clearly reading of Sacred Scripture interests him), but instead should make the videos that interest you. Is that right? Second is he should pursue RUclips 'views' at all cost, even when it means making videos he otherwise wouldn't make. True again?
Paul Miller Maybe your right. This may not be an appropriate platform for that. Dr Hahn has been like a father figure to most of us. In charity!
kim burley which graven image? Which Bible believers were burnt?
Have you ever noticed Scott Hunt has a spray on tan just like Donald Trump!
Super weird how vain!
And yet, the word of the Lord is the source of sin, Sir, so the divine author Himself has to be something incredibly wicked and completely evil *in and of Himself*; as that book only leads the faithful to sin, and anything that leads anyone at all to sin cannot be from God, so it has to be from the devil- that means that the bible has to be diabolical in and of its very nature and make, completely irredeemably so.
You say with your mouth you trust in God, then you show images of Caucasian people knowing that the people of the book are black, your horns are showing. Psalms 50:16-19 describes the wolf in sheep’s clothing.
The adjective “apocryphal” has come to be applied to those books that DO NOT bear the marks of divine inspiration. SO, why would Catholics boast of having them in their bible?! Because they support their LIES. This is where they get their doctrines! READ ON BUT NOTE,
Jesus and his Disciples Never Quoted from Apocrypha: Jesus Christ and his inspired New Testament penmen quoted from the writings and events of the Old Testament profusely. Some thousand quotations or allusions from thirty-five of the thirty-nine Old Testament books are found in the New Testament record.
And yet, not once of these any "apocryphal" books that Catholics use are quoted or even explicitly referred to by the Lord or by any New Testament writer!
Ample evidence not inspired by God:
Creation Contradiction: Rather than the creation being spoken into existence from nothing by the word of Almighty God, as affirmed in the Scriptures (Gen. 1:1; Psa. 33:6-9; Heb. 11:3), the Apocrypha has God creating the world out of “formless matter” (Wisdom of Solomon 11:17).
False Doctrines: The Apocrypha teaches the erroneous doctrine of the pre-existence of the soul, suggesting that the kind of body one now has is determined by the character of his soul in a previous life Now I was a goodly child, and a good soul fell to my lot; Nay rather, being good, I came into a body undefiled” (Wisdom of Solomon 8:19-20).
The foregoing was a common belief among heathen peoples, but certainly it is contrary to the biblical view that the soul of man is formed with him at conception (Psa. 139:13-16; Zech. 12:1).
Praying for the Dead: The Apocrypha teaches that prayer may be made for the dead:
“Wherefore he made the propitiation for them that had died, that they might be released from their sins” (2 Maccabees 12:45).
Roman Catholics cite this passage to find support for their dogma of praying for the dead to be released from purgatory, but the effort is vain. Obviously there’s no New Testament passage to buttress the notion.
Alms for Sins: The Apocrypha suggests that one may atone for his sins by the giving of alms: “It is better to give alms than to lay up gold: alms doth deliver from death, and it shall purge away all sin” (Tobit 12:9).
Contradictions Contradictions With Itself: There are two contradictory accounts of the death of Antiochus Epiphanes, that dreaded enemy of the Jews. One narrative records that Antiochus and his company were “cut to pieces in the temple of Nanaea by the treachery of Nanaea’s priests” (2 Maccabees 1:13-16), while another version in the same book states that Antiochus was “taken with a noisome sickness” and so “ended his life among the mountains by a most piteous fate in a strange land” (2 Maccabees 9:19-29
The Suspect Morality of the Apocrypha
The moral tone of the Apocrypha is far below that of the Bible. Note some examples:
Suicide Noble? The apocrypha applauds suicide as a noble and manful act. Second Maccabees tells of one Razis who, being surrounded by the enemy, fell upon his sword, choosing “rather to die nobly” than to fall into the hands of his enemy. He was not mortally wounded, however, and so threw himself down from a wall and “manfully” died among the crowds (14:41-43).
Magical Potions: It describes magical potions which are alleged to drive demons away (Tobit 6:1-17).
Murder Applauded: The murder of the men of Shechem (Gen. 34), an act of violence which is condemned in the Scriptures (cf. Gen. 49:6-7), is commended and is described as an act of God (Judith 9:2-9).
These, along with various other considerations, lead only to the conclusion that the Apocrypha cannot be included in the volume of sacred Scripture.
Members of the Roman Catholic Church often note with pride, that their version of the Bible contains more books than standard translations used by non-Catholics.
There are several reasons why the Apocrypha is to be rejected as part of the Bible.
The Catholic Church is a religious mixture of seemingly pious worship toward the Creator, yet underneath the façade is every abomination imaginable, and pagan influences. It's a religious hypocrisy and self-righteousness at its worst!