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Welcome my brother! I don't know who you are, but I'm glad you found our Lord!

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Welcome

I am the now and the forever.

HE is every our breathe. HE is all in all. HE is our everything. Sometime we run away , but Jesus Lord our God is allways here from beginig of time, forever and ever ALIVE.

No, he's not.

How was this an explanation of the historicity of Jesus? His asking about other historical accounts, except other historical accounts don't include supernatural events.

The rule of allegorical interpretation is that if it does not make sense or if it contradicts science or reality, it must be interpreted allegorically, as in Genesis creation. Jesus' resurrection does not make sense and contradicts science, so the resurrection must be allegorical or a symbolic resurrection, not a literal one. This points out, that although Christ may be historical, he sure is not divine. 🙂

@@terminusadquem6981 That's only true if you don't believe miracles are possible. Which you should since the universe was created ex nihilo. Historical Jesus = Divine Jesus God bless

@@ncgerstell LOL. Then you are going against your own rule of interpretation. So, in other words, you just interpret it however, whenever it suits you. 😆

But Greg , yes there was an Historical Jesus , but him walking on water like a ghost and feeding 5000 people with 5 loaves and 2 fish and ascending into heaven from the mount of olives are all mythical elements . If Christ literally ascended into heaven and travelled at the Speed of light , he would still be somewhere in our Milky way galaxy. Our milky way galaxy is 100,000 light years across ( 186,000 multiplied by 60 and 60 again and then by 24 and then by 365 and then by 100,000 and only then equals the miles. Luke thought heaven was just above the Clouds and God was there seated on a throne and surrounded by a myriad of angels. There are at least 200,000 galaxies with 100's of millions of stars in each galaxy . The silence of those empty places leaves little room for god.

al nonsense or propaganda ..take your pick. The tithes are real..I grant you that

You got your wish and more ✝️📖🔥

Amen. The historical reality of Jesus cannot be disputed when He happens in our hearts.

@@charles3964 Well, you can't deny the historical reality of Krishna also since He happens in the hearts of many Hindu devotees.

Something happened? That really doesn't say anything of substance. I so far am unable to comprehend how the supernatural events in the gospels are considered fact when similar supernatural events in other stories are quite rightly considered fictional. What puts the bibles stories on a separate tier?

Only few questions the historicity of Jesus, but he certainly is not divine.

@@terminusadquem6981 What is your measuring standard?

What about this strengthens faith? This to me just sounds like confirmation bias. None of his arguments hold water. Would his account of JFK be considered mythology? If his account included JFK walking on water and coming back from the dead, would you believe it? Or think he missed his medication and was just talking crazy?

@@rustysmalls yes, they big bang theory was irrational and crazy, until it was backed up with evidence. Do you have evidence for the existence of god? Real repeatable demonstrable evidence? See how I actually responded to what you said? Didn't just ignore the points raised with some sarcastic acknowledgement. That just comes across as you being irritated by the validity of my points raised and an inability to actually refute them. If I'm wrong please, show me. Look forward to an actual response to my question, not that I'm expecting much, but here's hoping.

@@rustysmalls can you give an example off something that can't be faked? And you responded before I'd finished adding to my last response, lol, don't know if you missed what I'd added

@@rustysmalls your response to my claim that you can show evidence of love for another was that it can be faked. My response to that, is everything can be faked, that's not really a rebuttal

@Russ Hall sheesh, just up and decide to delete every response? Something I said?

So true.

Well said.

Amen! A bless Sunday to all🙏🏼

@@russellmiles2861 Russell, I will not debate you, because I know I won't be able to change your mind, but I will let you know, if the story of Jesus is not historical, it is a tragic story of wishful thinking, and hoping for something beautiful, to relieve human suffering, and justify human existence, in spite of all of the evil we face. The Bible SAYS about the RESURRECTION of Christ in 1 Corinthians:12-19 "But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied." Here THE BIBLE testifies about THE BIBLE, that if an aspect of the account of Jesus as written in the New Testament is NOT historically accurate, then it is vain and useless to have anything to do with Jesus. That if this WASN'T historical, then it's not worth THINKING about. The BIBLE clearly states about itself, that it is accurate, BUT that if it's not, then leave it alone, because if you believe it is, you are to be pitied. The accounts of Jesus were not meant to be a mere story of God's love for us. If they were, they fail miserably, because they don't paint a picture of God's love for us. They paint a picture of a Man, Who WAS God, Who walked among us, and Who made strict, and heavy demands of those Who followed Him, Who told them that He was more worth following and trusting than their families, their parents, their wives, their children. He told them they ought to be prepared to DIE some day if they want to be His disciples. He made the conditions to be His disciple COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL DEVOTION TO HIM AND HIM ALONE. And then He died for us, and rose from the dead to prove that He is worth that devotion. If you think the story of Christ is just a powerful parable of God's love for us, you haven't read your Bible, old man. As I said, I'm not here to debate per-se. You don't even have to read this comment. You won't change my mind, I won't change yours. We'll both find out who's right in the end I suppose :) God give you peace today, friend!

@@russellmiles2861 It’s pretty obvious that you either didn’t bother to watch the video, or didn’t comprehend what Bishop was saying.

@@russellmiles2861 I’m being perfectly civil. Unless I misunderstood you, you just claimed that the story of Jesus was just that-a story. The bishop explained very clearly throughout the video that Jesus was not just a story or a mythical character, but an actual person in history. This is a basic Christian belief.

@@russellmiles2861 I think you'd be very surprised to learn that most scholars and academics believe in the historical Jesus. The Jesus as myth theory fell out of favor in the 80s-90s.

The rule of allegorical interpretation is that if it does not make sense it must be allegorically interpreted. The resurrection of Jesus Christ does not make sense, so clearly it was allegorical or a symbolic ressurection not a literal one. This tells us, although Christ may be historical, he certainly is not divine.

No bible allowed. Give me all names of people who wrote or said anything about "jesus" and any of the events that happened. No this or that. NAMES, DATES, WHO, WHERE, WHEN, EXACTLY, SPECIFICALLY, EVIDENCE!

@@kubasniak Do you believe the writings of Shakespeare or Plato or Aristotle are true works written by them? Professors in Universities teach about them and they have a lot of faith that they were written by those persons.

@@kubasniak Tacitus spoke about the execution of Christus under Pontius Pilate. Josephus spoke about James the brother Of Jesus. A crucified man who fell foul of the Jewish authorities and Roman authorities was not newsworthy. Crucified Jews were a dime a dozen in Roman eyes ! It comes as no surprise to me that there is so little written about him

@@kubasniak False exclusion. The Bible is a historical artifact itself. Discounting it entirely is a needless bias without basis in objectivity. One of the interesting aspects of the Bible is that it is a collection of different books written in different periods by many authors. This gives the text its own historicity.

@@martinanderson4262 dude what are you on? There are writings straight from him. There's people who knew him. He never claimed to be some god and never performed any supernatural activities straight from science fiction. He only wrote great poetry that's it.

For me, and I'm sure for many others, you are my "John in the desert" in these days of chaos and turmoil. Thank you for giving us a reason to have faith, hope, and love for all mankind and most of all, for our Creator and his church. With all my heart, God bless you Bishop Barron and all your Word on Fire staff and members.

I totally agree with your statement!

So true, all future priests should be taught to preach with such passion, knowledge and relevance. We so thirst for knowledge of the Word. He is doing a marvellous job!

How was this an explanation of the historicity of Jesus? His asking about other historical accounts, except other historical accounts don't include supernatural events. 'Something happened' literally says nothing.

@@the-outsider8458 Something happened AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN that can cause change of hearts. Cultivate open-mindedness, it will happen to you too. Don't be afraid or hesitate, it will only give meaning to existence and purposefulness to everyday living.

@@marypinakat8594 I am neither frightened nor hesitating, but I am exceedingly frustrated. I've been looking into these topics since I was a kid. And when I consistently get senseless statements like 'something happened and continues to happened' which does not in any way tell me anything, it only adds to the frustration. If I'm being honest, of the two of us, I see only myself as having any open mind. I'm looking for evidence of a god, I believe it is possible that one is out there, just haven't found any evidence of his existence. I get the feeling from you though, that you think it's impossible that there is no god. That's closed minded. Where I try to follow the evidence, wherever it might lead. it sounds like you have your mind made up and pick and choose what to listen to as long as it already fits your preconceived notions. Platitudes are entirely unhelpful. 'open your heart' doesn't really tell me anything, unless you referring to surgery of some kind. I realize that's a bit pedantic, but I'm trying to understand, and phrases like that frustrate me more than anything because they don't tell me anything of substance. They're just flowery language to help swallow all the logical fallacies and irrational unreasonableness that is portrayed in the bible, if you're willing to actually look critically at what's there.

@@the-outsider8458 Where did I say to 'open your heart'? As for 'those things in the Bible' that doesn't say anything the time might arrive some moment or day in time. I won't press on it. Peace to you☆

@@marypinakat8594 You didn't say 'open your heart' you instead said 'can cause a change of hearts' slightly different, similar flowery language that in itself doesn't mean anything "As for 'those things in the bible' that doesn't say anything the time might arrive some moment might" I have no idea what you were trying to convey with that. I think it's the lack of punctuation, but I was incapable of deciphering where the separate thoughts end and begin, respectively. I suppose I appreciate the effort, limited and brief though it may have been. That always makes me curious how so frequently theists, who believe they've found the answer to eternal happiness, cut short or straight up refuse to have conversations with another person who just happens to hold differing point of views. How very Christian of you, thanks

That was really very good and something I need. Thank you.

@@niallhogan1565 Stay blessed as always☆☆☆☆☆

How was this an explanation of the historicity of Jesus? His asking about other historical accounts, except other historical accounts don't include supernatural events. 'Something happened' literally says nothing. I have read the bible. That's a big part of my issues. Haver you read it? Would a loving god condone slavery? Tell his followers to kill all the children and nursing infants of a separate people? Who's solution to a girl being raped is to sell her to her rapist? D'you not see how traumatizing that would be for a rape victim? To have to be under her assailants control for as long as he's not bored with her? I would love to believe longer my family, but what in that book actually merits worship?

@@the-outsider8458 Since I studied for the priesthood for seven years, I can safely say I have read the Bible! But clearly not in the way you seem to have. Can I politely suggest you take a look at some of Bishop Barron's other YT talks on this e.g. Violence in the Bible which demonstrates how the Bible should be read i.e. as the Early Church Fathers ( Ireneus, Augustine etc.) did. I also recommend reading a solid text on Biblical Archaeology which would provide an evidential prop to many of the events in the Bible. Crucifixion, by the way, was invented by the Persians but co-opted by the Romans against the Christians. A mere two crucifixion artefacts have survived. Read "Dominion" by the Oxford historian, Tom Holland, on this.

@@djackson652 I don't mind doing the occasional homework, but all the way back to my first reading assignments in schools I've had issue when someone else decides how I ''should' be reading something. I take no issue with accepting that some of the events may have taken place in history. How exactly can archaeology demonstrate the existence of magic? Stories morph and grow, especially when told via word of mouth, they get embellished constantly sometimes consciously sometimes subconsciously. I've had mundane stories told about me that haver veered away from fact in as short as a couple days. I'll take a look at what your suggesting, just trying to be clear on where I'm starting from. And what specifically do you mean by reading a 'solid text'? Not sure what you're getting at with the history of crucifixion. Or the Tom Holland book. I haven't yet gotten to it myself, but a buddy read it. Said it had more to do with like portraits of those key to Christian history, but I don't think I said anything about the history of Christianity. I can imagine, other by distraction, how stories like that might answer my issues about Christ himself. I appreciate the effort, but I think my level of evidence needed to accept something is just higher. That's not an insult, I can't get myself to accept something so lacking in evidence, based solely on someone's say so, especially when that they're saying includes never before or since mentionings of magical events. My mind just doesn't work that way.

Amen 🙏

@@charles3964 Praise God!

Thouroughly enjoyed this Homily. Bishop Barron's passion worked in and through my heart and soul. One of his best; there are so many favorites

Amen.

The word of God is a Marketing slogan eg "Things go better with Coke"

How was this an explanation of the historicity of Jesus? His asking about other historical accounts, except other historical accounts don't include supernatural events. 'Something happened' literally says nothing.

@@the-outsider8458 Did you listen to the message?

@@thomassweets5837 yeah, that's why I responded. You thanked him for 'showing us how god is real'? I didn't see him show any plausible evidence for god. If I missed it, please give me the time stamp. Or maybe explain it in a way that makes sense, maybe it just went over my head

I am the present and the future, I am Jesus and Michael Jordan es Cristo.

I am Jesus and Michael Jordan es Cristo.

How was this an explanation of the historicity of Jesus? His asking about other historical accounts, except other historical accounts don't include supernatural events. 'Something happened' literally says nothing.

@@the-outsider8458 your scope is obviously limited. Be blessed

@@wickedhenderson4497 I'm not sure I understand what you mean by my 'scope' being limited. I am aware that I lack understanding, which is why I look for videos like this that might help. But it didn't, he didn't clarify anything, and his repeated comparisons to other historical events was unhelpful, like comparing apples to invisible weightless apples that fulfill all dietary and hunger needs with a single bite. Please, explain what I'm missing.

@@the-outsider8458 How does the historicity of Jesus compare to the historicity of Cesar Or Hammurabi? Are you more or less convinced of historical evidence of those other fellows? Answer this first then we’ll move on

@@wickedhenderson4497 yeah sure, no problem. Let me start by saying I'm nowhere near a history buff, Maths was always my preferred subject. If memory serves, Cesar has sources from confederates and opponents alike. Do I believe everything written about him? No, I think we have a general outline of his life and that's probably as close a we're going to be able to get. Hammurabi was what, almost 4,000 yrs ago? I can't say whether he existed, the Hammurabi code was supposedly his, but with the lack of technology and sources combined with an excessive time span, makes accepting anything more than the basics difficult, actually makes accepting even the basics tentative at best. I would say the historicity of Jesus would be somewhat comparable to that of Cesar, except there are even fewer sources and his story includes magic. Same reason people don't accept Merlin and King Arthur as fact.

No, not a myth and definitely not divine.

For a person living in a modern scientific world it does not sound like history about an Angel appearing to an old priest who was sterile promising him a child. Another story about an angel called Gabriel appearing to a young virgin , who remained a virgin , but was told she was going to give birth to a king. Another story about an angel appearing to shepherds in a field about this miraculous birth and a host of angels suddenly appearing confirming this message and then disappearing into a mythical heaven. It is nearly impossible for an intelligent and educated person believing in beings like angels just floating around delivering messages from another dimension and claiming it is authentic history from an author who claimed to have interviewed eye witnesses of events 80 years earlier. It does sound like myth sprinkled with a little history to give the story some credence to superstitious people who believed the earth was flat.

@@peterj6740 There are people that live today, in a “modern scientific world” who believe the earth is flat? I think you are underselling the intelligence of people back then and overselling the intelligence of people today. The Great Pyramids were built long before Jesus. People were very smart 2000 years ago just as they are today.

I am Jesus and Michael Jordan is Christ.

I am here to proclaim a Christ, Michael Jordan es Cristo and I am Jesus.

I am Jesus and Michael Jordan es Cristo. 23.