mercredi 10 juin 2015

The Importance Of Biblical Timeline Websites

By Elaine Guthrie


Over the years, different Christian and other denominations have tried to set forth a timeline of the Bible. Or, at least a timeline of biblical events. Now, there are several new Biblical Timeline websites which provide timelines for a number of different historic events as reported in what is often called the word of god.

From the stories of creation to the book of Revelation, the Old Testament is based in history. Of course, the ultimate truth is that God, the Creator, the Great Mystery will always be just that, a Great Mystery, at least and up until the end of time as we know. In most cases, these timetables follow creation through the beginning of the book of Revelation, with room left at the end to fulfill the prophecy associated with the second coming of Christ, at least in the Christian faith.

Events having taken place during this time frame include the actions of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the fall of man, or like Sleeping Beauty, Eve, the first woman to have been born out of Adam's rib having eaten an evil or sin-filled apple. It is not until around 2067 when the birth of Isaac is reported to have taken place along with the destruction of Sodom. The sacrifice of Isaac according to historical accounts of the bible also took place during this time and only shortly after birth.

If there could be anything more violent than killing a first born son, then Cain killing Abel and Noah arriving on the scene are most likely the next two dramatic stories in the Old Testament. The violence of the sacrifice and the killing of Abel are often overshadowed by scriptures which have, and continue to provide a source for the unkind to create acts of bigotry and hatred among others in our day.

It is said in the Old Testament that sometime around 2081 God made a covenant with Abraham shortly after having rescued Lot from demise. An action which took place shortly after the birth of Ismahel who then begat Sarai and Hagar, thus fulfilling both previous and future prophesy.

One of the most valuable stories which can be learned from the Old Testament is that of a lack of faith and the result of suffering. For, while individuals often think of faith associated with religion, in reality faith is also necessary for success in all acts of life. Faith, which if not present, especially in oneself, can often lead one into severe struggle and suffering over time.

A lot can be learned from these and other biblical timelines. Whether an individual is a believer or otherwise, there are a number of benefits to reading the Bible. For, only when one has the information and facts presented by one side can the other side then prove or disprove the existence thereof. As such, these timelines can prove useful for believers and non-believers alike.

Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine whether or not to read the Bible/ Whether seen as history, or, sacred text, non-believers do not tend to read scripture. For others, discussions with believers can often be easier when one has a knowledge of different biblical stories and timelines, knowledge which can now be gained by only looking at a timeline associated with scripture without having to read the Old or New Testament in entirety.




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