GOD and Man - A Holistic View - Journey into Truth

Chapter 2 : The Living and Non Living

Rarely known scientific experiments at the fundamental level reveal that living and non-living things respond in the same or similar manner (Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose), intents from one can affect another (Masaru Emoto), memories are kept, bluffs and real intents can be differentiated by plants (Cleve Backster), emotions are basic to consciousness (Dr Susan A Greenfield). The Body Doesn’t Lie (Dr John Diamond). The Web of Life. Music and Life. Fabric of Space. Immanence or Transcendence? Electromagnetic Undercurrent.

Chapter 3 : Holistic Man

More experiments and observations into the root processes in Nature by pioneering scientists may enlighten theology profoundly: in concepts such as Etheric Fields, Subtle Body, Kirlian Photography, Meridian System, Body Electric, Machine in the Ghost, Parts become whole, Flatworms and magnets, The stuff of design, Fruitful Reproduction, Pulsebeat, The Heart has a Mind of its own, Rhythms of life.

Chapter 4 : Body, Soul, Spirit, Death

Yet more studies (into subtle body, near-death experience, split brain studies) reflect on the make-up of man (his material and spiritual nature), his consciousness, and the relationship of these to the fundamental biblical concepts of the human body, soul and spirit, death and immortality. What exactly is qualia – the subjective, first-person experiences of conscious awareness - of sensations, perceptions, emotions, and thoughts? This is the “hard problem” in philosophy (David Chalmers).

Chapter 5 : Creation ex-Deo revisited

Relating fundamental researches to the Scripture leads to the conclusion that all existence is out of God, that is, ex-Deo, which gives the first glimpse of divine self-sacrifice, which is later portrayed vividly and poignantly in the sacrifice of His Son. This reveals a God-human relationship that is real and intimate, making man theomorphic rather than God being anthropomorphic.

Chapter 6 : Created Order, Freedom, Determinism

Many thinkers have tried to understand how God created the earth and the heavenly bodies - what mechanisms might be involved. Electromagnetism seems to be the measurable basic level explanation for the creative force and energy, which in turn must be derived from the Spirit of (within) God, carrying His intent in the things created - they function in the manner intended for them. Electromagnetism is closely associated with light; it provides law-like properties in substances, being transmittable from and receivable by entities living or existing in their own rights in their own milieu. Hence, we see the relationships between agency and freedom, freewill and determinism, as reflected in real world events.

Chapter 8 : Enigma of Evil and Divine Justice

The perennial "problem of evil" in relation to the Justice of God can first be appreciated by re-reading the Garden of Eden's "temptation" narrative, followed by the poignant story of the Cross, as expounded by the apostle Paul, especially. This leads to fathoming the depths of God's love, expressed in His patient dealings with humanity over long ages, and His providing THE remedy for its end – realized in the glorification of mankind - and a reconciliation of the whole world – deemed a necessary grooming process.

Associates for Scriptural Knowledge

Website: askelm.com

The stated mission of this site:

"It is our goal to bring to the attention of all Bible believers the importance of self reliance and personal responsibility when approaching Bible themes. It is the sole responsibility of the believer to become educated and to realize precisely what he or she believes. We promote the fact that those beliefs should be able to be communicated to any person asking a question. By encouraging people to examine the original documents for themselves, we help to create a greater comprehension of the source material itself. By having a biblical and historical understanding of the Bible, we can all know and trust God better." - David Sielaff, Director

Dr Ernest L Martin, deceased, was the founder of this site. He was my first mentor introducing me to deep bible study, since early 1970s.

Concordant Publishing Concern

Website: concordant.org

This is a non-denominational independent nonprofit association dedicated to Scripture research, founded in 1909 in Los Angeles, California. A E Knoch, deceased, was the founder of this association. He is known as the translator of the Concordant Literal New Testament with Keyword Concordance, and the Concordant Version of the Old Testament.

This association was my second mentor that guided me further in my spiritual journey, since mid 1970s.

Heaven Dwellers

Website: heavendwellers.com

This is non-profit association holding a dispensational view of Scripture. Some of the many writings presented here include Dr E W Bullinger, E W Tozer, Charles H Welch.

Tentmaker Ministries

Website: tentmaker.org

This site was started in the late 90s by a husband and wife team.

"What is the Victorious Glorious Gospel of Grace? Jesus, The Chosen One, Saves All"

Grace Ambassadors

Website: graceambassadors.com

"Jesus Christ according to the Mystery"

This site teaches a mid-acts Pauline dispensational right division. It has useful charts and numerous topics written in short easy-to-understand style. There are also video teachings.

Institute for Creation Research

Website: www.icr.org

"For over five decades, the Institute for Creation Research has equipped believers with evidence of the Bible's accuracy and authority through scientific research, educational programs, and media presentations, all conducted within a thoroughly biblical framework."

Answers in Genesis

Website: answersingenesis.org

This is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ effectively.

Some easy-to-use free bible study tools

e-Sword

available at e-sword.net

theWord

available at theword.net

Blue Letter Bible - a great online Bible Study tool

available at blueletterbible.org

Interlinear Scripture Analyzer

available at scripture4all.org

Journey into Truth

Reflections on life's ultimate questions
from first principles, the natural sciences and the Bible;
integrating insights from diverse sources, and
deriving a broad coherent worldview
beyond rigid dogmas

The Book