Christians: If God exists why doesn't he show himself like he did in the Old Testament?

Question

What happened to all the miracles that Jesus did? And...if god doesn't come around because he wants you to have faith, then why did Jesus do miracles left and right? AND...if Hey-sus did miracles left and right to prove that he was god so that people would have faith, then why doesn't god do miracles now so that people will believe in him.

And...Yes I am preempting your circular logic. ;)

Answer 1

Okay. Lets have a chat hunnie pie. The bible is a collection of short stories passed down through generation to generation through word of mouth which were at some point written down by scribes and priests and over time collected into one large book by King James, hence the King James Bible. The Bible is a tool used to control people. Its sexist towards women, its racists towards many people and actually preaches and teaches hate. If you read the bible like I have you would see between the lines. Sure the bible has many great stories about morals and how we can handle situations. Its not a good idea to sleep with your best friends wife, I could have told you that, I don't need to read the bible or follow the ten commandments to know that. I know that lying isn't a good thing, and stealing isnt a good thing, but I don't need the ten commandments for that.



Those stories in the bible are just that, just stories. We are talking about people who lived over 2000 years ago, science and math were only something that the rich families could afford. The idea that the world was round was not a new idea by any means by the time Christoper Columbus sailed to America. That idea had been around for a few hundred years before his trip, but there was no actual data to prove those findings until Chris came to America and made it back safely. These people might mistake miracles for things that could actually be proven by science and reason.

Answer 2

I'm more concerned with your apparent displeasure towards Christians. Have friendly discussions and even debates, but when one party starts using an accusative tone, it's never a pretty sight.



My answer to your question is, what is the use of such a thing as Faith if God so easily shows himself to everyone? And how about what will happen exactly if He chooses to do that (show Himself to humans), humans wouldn't be able to stand in his presence because he is too holy (yes I do know I'm sounding a bit cheesy) and righteous for plain sinners to bear.



And perhaps you haven't been exposed to enough sources. There are several testimonies which display true miracles, in that the people who went through them were not Christians before, nor did they believed in God. If someone is willing to even be slightly broad-minded, he would definitely see these testimonies for what they truly are, instead of insisting that they are bullocks uttered by pseudo saints who chant and pray Amen.



Honestly, if you have already closed your mind to such possibilities, then what's the point of this question? No matter what Christians say, it wouldn't register and you would think of a million more ways to counter it. This isn't exactly a platform for you to come vent your frustrations at Christians and the Christian faith.

Answer 3

Your knowledge of my faith is nothing short of ignorant. Jesus led a human life for roughly 33 years in which He completely followed God's will. God was more active with judgement and punishment in the Old Testament, but after Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross, it paved the way for our salvation. If you need miracles to have it "proven" to you, you never will understand. To understand is to understand the simple Bible verse: "I can do ALL things through Christ that strengthens me". You have faith first, then come the miracles, not the other way around.



Wow! Did I strike a nerve? Why would becoming human change Jesus divinity? Talk about narrow.

Answer 4

distinctive the prophecy approximately Jesus is in Isaiah. it relatively is basically some from the internet website that i've got reported interior the source. in case you test or examine the full situation, you will locate greater. The Messiah's face could be disfigured from severe beatings for the duration of His trial. Isaiah fifty two:14 Mat. 26:sixty seven-sixty 8 Mat. 27:26-30 The Messiah's blood could be shed to make atonement for all mankind. Isaiah fifty two:15 Revelation a million:5

Answer 5

The miracles, and the speaking of parables for that matter, ministered to those that needed to see them. They also had a hardening effect on those unwilling to repent.



Note that most of the people did not believe based on the miracles. Large numbers of people believed after the Spirit was freely given at Pentecost. This same Spirit is available today and, without it, there is no way anyone would ever believe the Gospel.

Answer 6

It is a tough time to be God right now.



Let me put it into a different context for you: Your "The It Guy" everyone loves. EVERYONE wants you at their party, it would make it THE PARTY to be at. Now, there are about 2 group at school that HATE each other, like REALLY HATE. And you hang out with both of these groups buuuuut, you act differently in each one. In the first group you have a buddy that is like a SON to you, and he does all this cool stuff and its INSANE. Your both buddy buddy and your the cool kids. In another group you are the muscle, going around and beatin people up for doin wrong things, totally the KING man! Your basically the leader of this vigilante group. Everyone loves and fears you. Your batman.



Now, tomorrow there is going to be a school wide dance, with both of them there! Do you show up and hang with one and diss the other? They would be PISSED!



So instead, you just chill at your pad.

Answer 7

God the heavenly Father sends gifts of apparitions down to his children all through the ages to include present day,but if you are lacking the faith to believe in these gifts then that is to your own individual ignorance and should be addressed through prayer and practicing the holy rosary for peace and your own inner and spiritual renewal.Hears a blessing and a our father prayed just for you.

Answer 8

Everybody loves circular reasoning don't they. God does things His way. He showed Himself as Jesus, and Jesus performed miracles. I don't know why God does things the way He does, but my reasoning is that as a whole humans are skeptics, and want endless proof.



Are you without sin (I mean circular logic)?

Answer 9

God is still doing miracles. Nowadays people are too skeptical. I have experienced miracles in my own life that have left me without a doubt there is a God.

Answer 10

God did show himself, through Jesus, except obviously not everyone believed.

Answer 11

"And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation." Mark 8:12



"And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet." Luke 11:29

Answer 12

A thousand years is just a day to god so maybe he's just had two bad hair days in a row and wants to stay home.

Answer 13

Because of lack of repentance.



Read the OT. You'll see that He hides His presence and face from Israel when they are impenitent.



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See:



http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/?search=hide%20face&version1=49&searchtype=all&wholewordsonly=yes



Deuteronomy 33:17-18 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=deut%2031:17-18&version=NASB;

Answer 14

He did. His name is Jesus.



Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God.



Mat 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Answer 15

He shows himself in a new way. He shows Himself through believers...

Answer 16

He does show himself; hence photos, videos and voice recordings.... all captured on my mobile phone and digital camera.

Answer 17

Why are you so angry? Something obviously tipped you over this morning.

Answer 18

He is talking to you right now, you just don't believe He is in us

Answer 19

Cause he has turned over a new leaf and stopped killing babies.

Answer 20

cuz people in the OT actually believed. i believed and geuss what, i saw him!

Answer 21

Who says he doesn't, the Godless people of Haiti do not.

Answer 22

if you exist, why don't you show your face?