Frontal and Dorsal Image on the Shroud of Turin
A legend is something that has been believed historically, but it is difficult to prove. The debate regarding whether certain events in scripture are fact or legend has caused division in the Church, and in the secular world. However, to falsely label these events as legend, ignores the fact that there is physical proof regarding the truth of the events as described in scripture. Jesus spoke about the danger caused by division, as the Pharisees slandered both Him, and the Holy Spirit. They accused Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Satan, rather than by the anointing of the Holy Spirit:
"Jesus knew their thoughts and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand....But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you...He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad...all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men...I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified (Rom. 10:9-10), and by thy words, thou shalt be condemned."
Mt. 12:22-37 (excerpt)
The religious leaders came to Jesus and demanded a sign from Him that would confirm His identity as the Messiah. Jesus rebuked them as an evil generation, those who seek after a sign, and told them that the only sign they would receive from Him would be "the sign of the prophet Jonas." He described His own coming death and resurrection from the heart of the earth as fulfilling the sign supplied by Jonah, who was in the whale's belly for three days and three nights (Mt. 12:38-40). Many in the Church and world today, and no doubt in Jesus' time as well, consider the scriptural account of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17) to be legend. Jonah prayed to God from the place of death, "the belly of hell", and was spit out by the great fish by command of God, alive again (Jonah 2:1-10). Jesus confirmed this account not only as truth, but as prophetic regarding the Messiah, Himself. This sign of Jonah was also a sign of salvation to those who witnessed it in Jonah's time, the people of Nineveh, who believed and repented at this unusual sign of Jonah, and were saved from destruction. Those who believe the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are saved in this same manner. Those same believing people of Nineveh will rise up at the time of judgment to testify against those who disregarded this sign through unbelief (v. 41).
There are many accounts of men being swallowed by these giant creatures. A sperm whale, in particular, is capable of swallowing whole prey even much larger than a man.
Many, even in the Church, treat the story of Jonah as a legend only. Sadly, they find it equally difficult to believe in the resurrection of Christ. Scripture is not here to feed us legends, but truth.
Regarding the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, scripture prophesied that there would come a Servant of God who would suffer and die, not for His own sin, but for the atonement of others (Isa. 52-53):
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isa. 53:5
The following is also prophesied about this servant of God:
"So shall he sprinkle (NAZAH-spurt, spatter, sprinkle, startle, including pertaining to the blood of expiation (of sin) many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider." Isa. 52:15
The verse above promises that there would be incontrovertible physical evidence of this atonement to be seen, even by those who had not been told of it. Many, including some in the Church, treat the Shroud of Turin as a legend. However, unbiased scientific studies could not find evidence of forgery, but of authenticity. The image visible on the Shroud with its unique characteristics could not be re-created by any method. These are just a few of the characteristics of the image on the Shroud:
-The image is not paint or dye.
-The image is only on the very surface of the linen fiber, and does not penetrate the fiber.
-The image is a three-dimensional, photographic negative, the origin of which predates photography by hundreds of years.
-The linen fabric upon which the image rests, does not shown any evidence on its fibers that the fabric has been rubbed in any certain direction, so the image was not rubbed onto the fabric.
-Neither chemicals, heat, nor water have any effect on the image.
-A scientist named Raymond N. Rogers proved that the previous carbon dating, which had dated the Shroud to the Middle Ages, was done on a section of the Shroud that had been woven in to repair damaged sections of the linen. This weaving technique used to repair fabric is called "invisible weaving", making it difficult to detect to the naked eye.The fabric which had been carbon dated was made of cotton, rather than linen, and therefore could not have been part of the original Shroud.
All of these facts and much more, are found in the latest book by Dr. Kenneth Stevenson entitled, "NAZAH: White Linen and the Blood of Sprinkling". (See below for the ordering information).
In these times of division in the Church, division within the nation that threatens to destroy it, with nations lining up against Israel according to prophecy, with the spread of sin, with signs of the end times all around us, we cannot afford to ignore the signs provided to us by God, or to dismiss them carelessly as legend. They are fact and truth. They are there to bring us to repentance, and salvation, and to rescue us from destruction.
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"Jesus knew their thoughts and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand....But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you...He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad...all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men...I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified (Rom. 10:9-10), and by thy words, thou shalt be condemned."
Mt. 12:22-37 (excerpt)
The religious leaders came to Jesus and demanded a sign from Him that would confirm His identity as the Messiah. Jesus rebuked them as an evil generation, those who seek after a sign, and told them that the only sign they would receive from Him would be "the sign of the prophet Jonas." He described His own coming death and resurrection from the heart of the earth as fulfilling the sign supplied by Jonah, who was in the whale's belly for three days and three nights (Mt. 12:38-40). Many in the Church and world today, and no doubt in Jesus' time as well, consider the scriptural account of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17) to be legend. Jonah prayed to God from the place of death, "the belly of hell", and was spit out by the great fish by command of God, alive again (Jonah 2:1-10). Jesus confirmed this account not only as truth, but as prophetic regarding the Messiah, Himself. This sign of Jonah was also a sign of salvation to those who witnessed it in Jonah's time, the people of Nineveh, who believed and repented at this unusual sign of Jonah, and were saved from destruction. Those who believe the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are saved in this same manner. Those same believing people of Nineveh will rise up at the time of judgment to testify against those who disregarded this sign through unbelief (v. 41).
There are many accounts of men being swallowed by these giant creatures. A sperm whale, in particular, is capable of swallowing whole prey even much larger than a man.
Many, even in the Church, treat the story of Jonah as a legend only. Sadly, they find it equally difficult to believe in the resurrection of Christ. Scripture is not here to feed us legends, but truth.
Regarding the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, scripture prophesied that there would come a Servant of God who would suffer and die, not for His own sin, but for the atonement of others (Isa. 52-53):
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isa. 53:5
The following is also prophesied about this servant of God:
"So shall he sprinkle (NAZAH-spurt, spatter, sprinkle, startle, including pertaining to the blood of expiation (of sin) many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider." Isa. 52:15
The verse above promises that there would be incontrovertible physical evidence of this atonement to be seen, even by those who had not been told of it. Many, including some in the Church, treat the Shroud of Turin as a legend. However, unbiased scientific studies could not find evidence of forgery, but of authenticity. The image visible on the Shroud with its unique characteristics could not be re-created by any method. These are just a few of the characteristics of the image on the Shroud:
-The image is not paint or dye.
-The image is only on the very surface of the linen fiber, and does not penetrate the fiber.
-The image is a three-dimensional, photographic negative, the origin of which predates photography by hundreds of years.
-The linen fabric upon which the image rests, does not shown any evidence on its fibers that the fabric has been rubbed in any certain direction, so the image was not rubbed onto the fabric.
-Neither chemicals, heat, nor water have any effect on the image.
-A scientist named Raymond N. Rogers proved that the previous carbon dating, which had dated the Shroud to the Middle Ages, was done on a section of the Shroud that had been woven in to repair damaged sections of the linen. This weaving technique used to repair fabric is called "invisible weaving", making it difficult to detect to the naked eye.The fabric which had been carbon dated was made of cotton, rather than linen, and therefore could not have been part of the original Shroud.
All of these facts and much more, are found in the latest book by Dr. Kenneth Stevenson entitled, "NAZAH: White Linen and the Blood of Sprinkling". (See below for the ordering information).
In these times of division in the Church, division within the nation that threatens to destroy it, with nations lining up against Israel according to prophecy, with the spread of sin, with signs of the end times all around us, we cannot afford to ignore the signs provided to us by God, or to dismiss them carelessly as legend. They are fact and truth. They are there to bring us to repentance, and salvation, and to rescue us from destruction.
*The above is based upon the 2/24/19 message to the Church from Dr. Kenneth Stevenson.
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Prayer of Salvation for all who desire to receive Jesus as their Savior: Lord Jesus, I desire to know You, and to know Your salvation. I believe that You died for me, and that You were resurrected for me. Forgive me of my sins. Come into my heart, change me, fill me with Your righteousness. Inscribe my name in the Lamb's book of life. Baptize me in Your Holy Spirit, so that I can learn the truth of Your Word and ways, and be strengthened in my walk all the days of my life. You are the hope of my life, and You are my eternal life. I place my trust in You, Lord, for myself, and my whole household. Use me to do the will of the heavenly Father, Who sent You, in Whose name You came. In Your name, and in thanks and praise I pray, Amen.
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