(April 18, 2012 at 7:56 am)FallentoReason Wrote: Scholars say that Mark was written before Matthew. To me this says that all the supernatural stuff that happens in Matthew and not in Mark was added purely for an amazement factor. Therefore, considering this author wasn't a witness I would tell that pastor to stay away from the bleach drinking.
Most modern translations note these verses could have been added, no one knows for certain, they are not found in the earliest copies. For someone who wants to run down the scriptures you should at least learn their history.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
