The Bible, Is It Believable? If Not, What Then?: Vol. 1

By Dr. Tyrone Bennett

One of the most beautiful things anyone could experience in this life is becoming a Christian. For when men and women become once again in union with God we are complete, both in body and spirit.
Using this message as the core platform of his book, Tyrone Bennett addresses the issue of bitter discrepancies between different religions and anoints the Bible as the sole provider of the truth about the relationship between God and Man. Through his interpretations of passages and messages from the Bible, Bennett encourages devout Christianity, instilling the idea that true Christianity is more than attending church and celebrating holidays. He explains that it is a lifestyle that requires a lifelong devotion and has specific guidelines. Through sharp perception and uplifting wisdom, Tyrone Bennett reaffirms faith in those who dont allow Gods saving grace into their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 2, 2014
• ISBN: 9781499077902

Dr. Tyrone Bennett

Dr. Bennett has over 25 years experience as a Research Engineer, Educator, Author, and Infrastructure Technologist and over 14 years experience as an Administrator at Stony Brook, Hofstra and former Director of School/College Collaborations at City University. As a student advocate, Dr. Bennett received several awards including The Black Men of Distinction Award from NYS Senate, The First Junior Goodwill Ambassador from the Better World JL Institute and selected in Who’s Who in America 2005 Almanac. He has been nominated for the 2012 – 2013 Whose Who in North America Almanac for Educators and recently, received the 2012 City University of New York’s Chancellor Award.

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Contents

Foreword

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

References

Foreword

For my speech and my preaching is not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the spirit and of power that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. (1cor. 2:4).

Not just my speech, but my writings also; should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in demonstration of the spirit and of power that as you read what’s in the volume of these pages might help and edify your understanding in this Christian walk. Please understand, that if Christ were to delay his second coming, we could gain a deeper knowledge of him and a better understanding of what he meant when he said for us to learn the more of him. What better way in which to learn the more of Christ then by his holy word.

Many books were written of him and of the thousands that were published no one should deny that the bible is the number one best seller, and the heartbeat of the bible is the Christ Jesus our lord and savior.

It is very important for the believer to know that Christianity goes beyond the idea that Jesus wept and Mary, his mother, who was highly favored. We must understand that there are distinguished ways one must behave and govern their lives in the Christian way of life; therefore, it is important for the reader to know that there are several topics in this study that will upset some readers and cause many to think about their Christian walk. In addition, you might understand that all that claim to be Christians are not. Particularly, the section on The Contemporary Christian that shows how some who revere themselves, as people of God or Christians are simply "belongers" and not believers. Simply going to church on Sunday to show that you attend a building does not make anyone a Christian.

Yet another idea that many are ignorant of is the idea that religion places them in union with God’s presence irrespect of salvation (section on: Religion and Relationship).

This book was a long time coming. I was raised in the church all of my life and I have seen many things that placed unanswered questions to my thinking. I have been to many churches; Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic and Presbyterian, just to name a few. I must say, one might wonder what heaven would be like if we were all Christians down here on earth. Although, there are many likes and dislikes in all denominations. We all follow the instructions or doctrines they teach. Life, as we know it, is full of instructions and in the section on Doctrines that don’t Doctrine, we will look at the Christian churches that taught us but may have misled us toward Christ. There are no doctrines in heaven that are misleading; however, we have bitter battles on doctrines in our churches today.

The 21st Century church is faced with chaos, indignations and corruption like no other time in history. For example, Apostolic differs from Pentecostals, but both oppose the Catholicism standardized teachings Doctrines that don’t Doctrine. In addition, several denominations are accepting same sex marriages. Despite the laws of the land we cannot surrender the dignity and sanctity of the church and unadulterated gospel of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote to the churches warning them that many scoffers or men with varying philosophies will be coming into the land with their doctrine to sway the church into believing there is a new and better way to worship God and it should be conducted within a modern methodology or a better way to say it, you need to get with the times. This is highly dangerous and the danger has come.

The Contemporary Christian section is the largest of this book, for there is nothing contemporary about Christ. He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore. What we are now faced with today are contemporary Christians, contemporary Gospel and contemporary churches. The focus in this book is to enlighten the readers and believers to become intuitive, able to discern in their thinking and worship as a Christian. A guide in this endeavor is the hermeneutic approach. I pray that this study will stimulate your minds and please God in your service to him. May the words