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"The Bible is the printed text that contains the word of God" (See John 1). "There are many translations of it as its origin was in the Greek/Hebrew." Fun thing to know: "There are people/historians that say there are more ancient Scriptures/Books of the Bible that should have been in the Bible from the same time or before the books of Matthew and John were written for example, that didn't make it in our today Bible." "I believe the Bible that we have today has all the necessary books to know, IS whole, and IS THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD." "For the sake of their interesting discussion, we should all educate ourselves, even if it be true that those other ancient books that could have made it in our today Bible, we need to align it with our today Bible." "Scripture compliments its self and would NOT contradict its self." "If indeed their should have been more ancient books of the Bible, all they would do is detail the current Scriptures, and Books that are in our today Bible, not add or subtract from what is in it (See Deuteronomy 12:32, 2 Timothy 3:16)." You may ask, "What is the word of God?" "The word of God is the complete, actual, genuine word from God, our Lord Jesus." 'As for the Scriptures are concerned, the Bible says, "there is nothing new underneath the sun" (See Ecclesiastes 1:4-11), therefore even if their actually are other "ancient books/scrolls of the Bible" and "IF" they are "genuine" (meaning actually genuine ancient scrolls that were actually really inspired by the Holy Spirit), for the sake of their discussion, then, it would not have been new or added, but actually apart of the whole as a detail. Meaning not created out of thin air, but inspired by the Holy Spirit, through the men and apostles God chose to guide us. "Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever."(See: Hebrews 13:8, 2 Peter 1:20–21, Revelation 1:1-20, Isaiah 34:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Timothy 1:1, Matthew 2:1-23)' "In conclusion, all that was discussed is for our sake, to educate us, and to bring up their interesting point. The Word of God has to (1) be Genuine and authentic, (2) be inspired by the Holy Spirit. For sure our current day Bible is that." Legend: (The "italicized quotes" are from G.S)

John 1:1-5 (KJV): 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2The same was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Proverbs 28:1 (KJV) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 30:30 (KJV) A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; Psalm 104:21 (KJV) The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. Isaiah 43:18-19 (KJV) Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Proverbs 4:25 (KJV) Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

Ephesians 6:13-17 (KJV) 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

"You are not your job but your job is your occupation" - G.S John 10:27 (KJV) My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: Matthew 16:24 (KJV) Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matthew 4:4 (KJV) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Philippians 4:19 (KJV) But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 43:2 (KJV) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Isaiah 54:10 (KJV) For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Hebrews 11:11 (KJV) Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

In this life there are certain things and situations that you think are one way then they end up being something completely different. A "mirage" is an optical illusion. For example, you may have thought a certain person is your best friend since you were five, and you were so sure they were, only to find out years later that they were actually never really a friend at all in the first place. That is what I call a mirage in everyday life situations. We all go through circumstances that can be like a mirage weather it be with the example I used about the "best friend growing up," or a material thing that you buy that disappointed you. So let us put the optical illusions aside and look for the genuine and real things of life the promises of God. Back to my example of friends, focus on the genuine friends, and family. The ones that God is using to build us up. Genuine means real on the contrary of an illusion. A illusion deceives your eyes as the elements look a certain way but when you take up the ruler and do the measurements it is totally different. Something or someone that is genuine when you take out the ruler and do the measurements it actually checks out. Since my example of friends is really important topic, and it can coincide with a possible "mirage" situation. Let us see what the Bible says about this topic as it is the ruler to measure (The Bible is used to "measure" anything). By the way God bless genuine friends and family! Bible Verses to Share: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (KJV) Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Proverbs 13:20 (KJV) He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 2 Kings 2:2 (KJV) And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel. 1 John 3:7-8 (KJV) Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. John 13:35 (KJV) By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Matthew 7:16 (KJV) Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Proverbs 17:17 (KJV) A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 27:5-6 (KJV) Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 16:28 (KJV) A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Romans 12:15 (KJV) Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Proverbs 12:26 (KJV) The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 2 Timothy 3:13 (KJV) But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. Proverbs 20:11 (KJV) Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Psalm 55:21 (KJV) The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. Proverbs 26:23-28 (KJV) 23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. 24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. 27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Psalm 28:3 (KJV) Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. Proverbs 11:13 (KJV) A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Proverbs 23:6-7 (KJV) Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 19:6-7 (KJV) Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

John 8:12 (KJV) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Philippians 4:8 (KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Psalm 119:9 (KJV) Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psalm 24:1-4 (KJV) 1The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 3Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 1 Corinthians 6:13 (KJV) Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV) 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.