In the Bible

“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” Colossians 1:3 (NKJV)

In the name of Him who was given authority over all flesh, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. John 17:2 (NKJV)

And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (although the number of the names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry.” Acts 1:15-17 (NKJV)

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “Bible scholars can’t understand how after 3 ½ years there was only 120 followers of Jesus.”  The speaker on the radio is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed.  The speaker went on to say, about the 120, “That’s hardly a mega church.” 

We know the 3 ½ years is referring to the length of Jesus’ earthly ministry.  The “about a hundred and twenty,” the number of those with “Peter.” 

These so called “Bible scholars,” seem to have interviewed every single person that witnessed Jesus’ earthly ministry for themselves in order to know the exact count of followers.  What are we to make of their assumption?  I “can’t understand” why anyone would say “after 3 ½ years there was only 120 followers of Jesus,” as that is not what the [Bible] says.  Saying things are in the [Bible] when they’re not, leads people to believe things that are not actually said in the [Bible].

God bless.

In His Care… Jim