Originally Posted by rexico
The story likely originated from Jonah. He probably told it to people who told it to people who……You get the idea….. until someone was inspired to write it down. That’s essentially how most ancient stories were passed down. Those in the Bible and those that aren’t - like the Iliad and the Odyssey!
How would that change the situation explaining the repentance by the king of Nineveh affecting God's actions?
Again, another foolish excuse because it does not fit your needs, and if who wrote Jonah means that much to you, you should take the time to research it.
I was giving you another question to zig zag, dodge, and sweep under the rug. I know the answer to the question "who wrote Jonah" and you know the answer too.
Rexico,
Our current denomination that we are separating from is Christian Reformed.
It is obvious that you posted this question in this forum. Just to be a bit more clear, I was asking if you ask your pastor or anyone else, other than the members of this forum. Also, it may be helpful to others if you shared any response you received to the question, other than the response in this forum.
If you know the answer to your question 'who wrote Jonah", why didn't you share it with us? and second, why are you wasting our time with it? since I can assure you that some day when you are before God, He is not going to ask you this question, but where is your relationship with Christ? that is the question you need to worry about having the correct answer.
I don't think God does any of those kind of things.
I have not ask anyone else not on this forum. Don't you think this forum is a good example of responses I would receive?
Last edited by rexico; 09-25-2023 at 06:18 PM.
My answer is I don't know. Can you give your answer for all to see?
Rex, I would still like to see your answer to post #55.
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"I don't know" is not going to be an acceptable answer on your relationship with Christ on that day you stand before God, and based of your posts and answers given, it is clear you do not have any relationship with the Father or the Son.
You can go through life and BS your way through it, but on that day, none of which you are shoveling is going to save you, so there is my answer for all to see in hope that they know where their relationship with Christ is before that day.
That pastor is dead. His answer was God doesn't like questions.
Who wrote Jonah?
Possibly.
Well surely your pastor has been replaced so why not ask the current pastor these questions and share the answers with this forum?
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Rexico,
Man, “God doesn’t like questions” was not an appropriate (or factual) answer from a pastor. I am sorry you received that answer. Think of how many times the disciples asked questions of Jesus about the many things they did not understand. Jesus never said He did not like questions. In fact, Jesus spent a lot of time questioning and challenging the misguided religious hierarchy of His day. Not asking enough questions has led many into cults or away from the truth of the cross.
I did a bit of reading about who might have been the author of the book oh Jonah. Even though most of the book is written in third person, the consensus seems to be that the book was written by Jonah; however, some think the book was written by someone other than Jonah.
1- which part of who wrote Jonah is irrelevant didn't you get.
2-your OP was about praying and how affective it is, which it was clearly shown in the passage I gave you in Jonah and Genesis with Abraham about Sodom and Gomorrah.
It seems that you have a problem in staying focused to your OP when your questions has abundantly being answered.
BTW, I doubt it very much that any pastor would say God don't like questions, since God invites the Israelites to question Him about the fairness of His actions against them.
Last edited by digthemup; 09-26-2023 at 11:50 AM.
That was back in the day. I don't have a current pastor. You guys are my mentors. Do you think a pastor would have more info than what we see here?
Do you invite questions about the fairness of Gods actions? Do you think your many admirers here, are wondering why you won't tell us the author of Jonah?
Unlike you, I don't need admirers nor do I look for meaningless answers bearing no fruit in God's kingdom, and if at any time I have a question for God, I will discuss it with Him asking for guidance through the Holy Spirit, without trying to make it into your fool's show.
Somewhere in your life you have built this bitterness against God and His word, and much is been offered to you in Christian kindness by many here to give you hope; yet I feel that like Jesus said about casting pearls before the swine, it's been to no avail.
BTW, if you feel that you need to discuss something with me, you know how to PM
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