Can the Christian God exist without the Bible?

Remind me of the construct again?

Unless of course Jesus really was sent by GOD to instruct mankind.You have taught me a lot about belief through our personal discussions, and I have changed many of my views because of you.One stumbling block that was never reconciled between us is the idea that GOD can reach humans so as to be understood. You maintained that we likely would never have the capability to comprehend or understand GOD, but I clung to the idea that even if an ant can never understand a human, a human ---if capable of sending an ant to the ants---would bridge the gap. Likewise GOD, though infinitely more powerful and complex than any myth can convey, sent His Son that we may understand GOD through a human. You may argue that we are responsible for our works and deeds and that knowing GOD is irrelevant, but in my belief, GOD became human so that HE and us could commune. Assuming, of course, that the Christian God was and is close to GOD in definition. If it were entirely human imagination, I could see your point, but if divine communion and relationship between humans and GOD were possible, the Christian/Jewish God would be close to the reality of GOD.Edited by Phat, : added

In this old topic, I am reminded of what our old admin Ben said: I maintain that GOD can be known through Jesus Christ. Critics may point out that my belief originates from the writings and bias of humans.The counterargument is that scripture is inspired by God and not by the motive, means, and opportunity of human authors. So are you saying in essense that even if Scripture came directly from GOD, humans would still pick and choose what they wanted to believe?

Perhaps we are extensions of Him. In essence, out of each generation, a small group of people not only sit down with the publicans and sinners but they feed the hungry, clothe the naked and comfort the sorrowful .You say that doing the works proves the inner presence. I say that while you are right, inner wisdom results from prayer, study, meditation and communion.If you did good works on behalf of Joes Bar & Grill, the message you were selling would be quite different from the message coming from someone who advertised personal relationship with God versus simply warm fuzzies and full bellies around a bar.

How did people hear of Him before there was a Bible?

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Do you believe that GOD raised Him from the dead?

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What sense does it make for a charge to be doing for others without an inner transformation?
Why would you want to be the same old cuss you always were?

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When Jesus said "feed my sheep" was He only talking about taters and beef stew?
What other ways might a creative servant enlighten you? Would you resist an invitation to kneel at the altar with them? Would the old cuss want to keep his own free will?

what I am saying is that if Scripture came directly from God, God could not get the story straight or tell the truth or be consistent or hide its ignorance or even pretend to be fair or just or moral.

Do you see God as a bumbling Deity learning on the job? How could such a fallible Being create all seen and unseen?

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