[I am doing this Biblical Research Project, since there are some people who say that there are inconsistencies in the Bible, and they call them lies. They use faulty circular reasoning to confuse people and tell those who believe in Christ or those still questioning their faith in Christ, that because they say there are lies in the Bible, this disproves that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, but is that really true? I will thoroughly examine Samson’s riddle to the Philistines, looking for inconsistencies. If it is determined that there are inconsistencies, they will be analyzed to see if they are even consistent or not, and whether they disprove that Jesus Christ is God’s Son.]
[To do this research, I will use the King James Version of the Bible, also known as KJV, and internet resources, as needed. Since the Bible sometimes uses the word “him” and the word “he” within the same verse, I will include who is speaking and who is being spoken to within brackets if I determine it’s beneficial for clarity.]
[Additionally, I will put my analysis, comments, observations, and conclusions within brackets, as well. For those who would like to read this research or previous Biblical Research Projects in their entirety, you can go to either of these two blogs I felt led to create: Biblical Proof! found at https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com or Do Biblical Inconsistencies Really Matter? at https://Biblicalinconsistencies.blogspot.com/ ]
[The bulk of the research related to Samson’s riddle to the Philistines lies within Judges 14:1-20. Some of the background information you need for this research is in Judges 14:1-4. Basically, Samson sees a woman in Timnath, who is of the daughters of the Philistines and he is romantically interested in her. Samson goes and tells his parents and wants them to make the arrangements for him to be able to marry her. His parents try to talk Samson out of it and ask if there isn't a woman among his brethren or his people, [the Israelites] he could pick, instead of choosing a woman from the uncircumcised Philistines. Samson still wants to marry her, because she pleases him well. Verse four says, “But his father and his mother [didn’t] know that it was of the Lord, that He sought occasion against the Philistines, for at that time, the Philistines had dominion [power] over Israel.”]
[I will type out the entire portion that relates to Samson’s riddle to the Philistines, but will occasionally put more current words within brackets. I will examine portions of this passage for further analysis, after this text.]
Judges 14:5-20 says, “Then went Samson down and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him [Samson]. And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him [Samson], and he rent [tore] him [the lion] as he would have rent [torn ] a kid [goat], and he [Samson] had nothing in his hand [no weapons]: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done. And he [Samson] went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well. And after a time he [Samson] returned to take her [to be his wife], and he turned aside to see the carcass of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcass of the lion. And he [Samson] took thereof [honey] in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and gave them [some honey], and they did eat [it]: but he [didn’t tell] them that he had taken the honey out of the carcass of the lion. So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do [when they were getting married]. And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him [Samson]. And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if [you] can certainly declare [answer] it [to] me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change[s] of garments: But if [you] cannot declare it [to] me, then [you] shall give me thirty sheets and thirty change[s] of garments. And they said, unto him [Samson], Put forth [your] riddle, [so] that we may hear it. And he [Samson] said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound [explain] the riddle. And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice [persuade] thy [your] husband, [so] that he may declare unto us [the answer of] the riddle, lest we burn [you] and [your] father’s house with fire: have [you] called us to take [what] we have? Is it not so? And Samson’s wife wept before him [Samson], and said, [You only] hate me, and lovest me not: [you] hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people [the Philistines], and haven’t told it [to] me. And he [Samson] said unto her [his wife], Behold, I have not told it [to] my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it [to you]? And she [Samson’s wife] wept before him [Samson] the seven days, while, their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she [pressured him so much]: and she told the [answer to the] riddle to the children of her people [the Philistines]. And the men of the city said unto him [Samson] on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion? And he [Samson] said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, [If you hadn’t gotten chummy with my wife, you wouldn’t have] found out [the answer to] my riddle. And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him [Samson], and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil [plunder taken from an enemy], and gave [the] change[s] of garments unto them which expounded [answered] the riddle. And his [Samson’s] anger was kindled [grew], and he went up to his father’s house. But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he [Samson] had used as his [best man].”
[The thing that seems most significant to examine for inconsistencies in this passage, relates to the time frame. In that, the sentences in the Bible are very long, connecting sentences, I will highlight and paste all the related portions to be compared.]
I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if [you] can certainly declare [answer] it [to] me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out
But if [you] cannot declare it [to] me, then [you] shall give me thirty sheets and thirty change[s] of garments
And they could not in three days expound [explain] the riddle.
And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice [persuade] thy [your] husband,
And she [Samson’s wife] wept before him [Samson] the seven days, while, their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her,
And the men of the city said unto him [Samson] on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?
[Well, first off, I decided to highlight each portion of text we are comparing for dates in a different color to make it easier to discuss what is determined. Next, I decided it made it somewhat difficult to read, so I turned the text in the passage and the highlighted portions [above this] to black, to make it easier to read.]
[The Lime portion says: I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if [you] can certainly declare [answer] it [to] me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out That could mean two totally different things. It could mean that they had to tell him the answer to the riddle within the seven days that the feast was going on or else they had to give Samson the thirty sheets and garments. It could also mean within seven days of the completion of the feast. Example: The dog got in the mud within two days of his grooming. That could mean the dog got into the mud one or two days before he was going to be groomed or it could mean, the dog got into the mud one or two days after he was groomed. It would have been easier to interpret the example if it said either of these: The dog got in the mud two days of his grooming, which came just in time! The dog got in the mud within two days of his grooming and needed another bath. Since neither this example, or the portion highlighted in lime, tells which it’s referring to: whether it’s during that time period, or past that time period, we will have to be aware that the period of time in the lime portion is somewhat vague.]
[The Aqua portion says,But if [you] cannot declare it [to] me, then [you] shall give me thirty sheets and thirty change[s] of garments In honestly evaluating this portion, it is referring to the time period in the lime portion which was vague. We don’t know if the ‘then’ mentioned in aqua is before the seven days of the feast are over or if it is up to seven days after the feast is completed. We will need to be aware that the aqua portion is somewhat vague, as well, since it relates to the lime portion.]
[The yellow portion says, And they could not in three days expound [explain] the riddle. This is helping to clarify the time period. It conveys that they’ve had three days to explain the riddle, but haven’t been able to, at this point. It makes the lime and aqua portions seem that they are referring to them coming up with the answer during the seven days of the actual feast.]
[The orange portion says, And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice [persuade] thy [your] husband, This is saying that they approached Samson’s wife to get her to persuade him on the seventh day of the feast. That is somewhat confusing, in that, the feast only lasted seven days. If they came up with the answer to Samson’s riddle that day, it would still be allowable, since it’s within the seven days of the feast.]
[The lavender portion says: And she [Samson’s wife] wept before him [Samson] the seven days, while, their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, This is where the analysis of this riddle becomes tricky! It says that Samson’s wife wept before Samson the seven days while their feast lasted, but the orange portion above, says that they came to Samson’s wife on the seventh day and asked her to persuade her husband to tell the answer to the riddle. If, in fact, they came to her and asked this on the seventh day during the feast, how could she have wept about it all the seven days of their feast? It seems that she could have wept the day she heard about it, which was the seventh day, but it doesn’t seem logical that she could have wept about it the six previous days before she even knew about the riddle.]
[The green portion says: And the men of the city said unto him [Samson] on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion? So, this portion is saying that they got the answer from Samson’s wife on the seventh day and explained the riddle to Samson before the sun went down. So Samson is now obliged to give them thirty sheets and changes of garments.]
[In evaluating all of these, it appears that the orange, lavender, and green portions corroborate that the aqua and yellow portions are all talking about these men needing to explain the answer of the riddle during the seven days while the feast lasted. That is especially noted in the aqua portion. So, although this is vague, at times, the period for them to give their explanation of the riddle is consistent.]
[That brings us to a whole other aspect in this analysis. Although the time frame for them to answer the riddle is consistent, the consistency of the orange and lavender portions are in question. If the men told Samson’s wife about the riddle on the seventh day and threatened to burn her and her father’s house if she didn’t persuade Samson to explain the answer, how could she have wept about it before Samson the seven days while the feast lasted? These two are inconsistent. So there is an inconsistency in Samson’s Riddle to the Philistines.]
[Since there is an inconsistency in Samson’s Riddle to the Philistines, we have to determine whether it is even significant or not, and if so, does it disprove that Jesus Christ is God’s Son? First of all, let's focus on whether it is significant or not. Does this inconsistency about the men asking Samson’s wife to persuade him to tell her the answer to the riddle mean that there was no riddle? No. Does it mean that these men didn’t threaten Samson’s wife to persuade Samson to find out the answer to the riddle? No. Does it mean that Samson didn’t give in to his wife’s weeping and tell her the answer? No. Does it mean that these men were unable to explain the answer to the riddle by the end of the seventh day during the feast? No. Does it mean that Samson didn’t have to give them thirty sheets and changes of garments, since they answered it before the end of the seventh day? No. Does any of this disprove that Samson gave a riddle to the men and challenged them to answer it during the seven days of the feast or give him thirty sheets and changes of garments if they didn’t? No. In fact, although the information in the orange and lavender portions are inconsistent, they are very insignificant and they don’t invalidate Samson’s giving a riddle to the Philistines.]
[In that this passage has an inconsistency, is it a lie? In my humble opinion, no one was deliberately trying to skew information for a benefit. Often when people either initially wrote this event or someone later transcribed this to make a copy of the Bible events, they made an error that caused an inconsistency. In our analysis of this, we found this inconsistency is very insignificant.]
[Next, is there any way this inconsistency disproves that Jesus Christ is God’s Son? No way! There is nothing in this insignificant inconsistency that can come anywhere close to disproving that Jesus Christ is God’s Son.]
[Now we need to determine how we know that Jesus Christ is God’s Son?]
[Think about it. How Could the Exact Things Done to Jesus, be Predicted All These 100+ Years Before His Birth, if it weren't for God the Father's Having Prophets Write These Predictions down to Be Included in the Bible! God knew that some would doubt, so He left us Biblical evidence, so We Know Jesus is Truly the Son of God by Fulfilling These Predictions!]
Prediction in Psalm About Jesus being God’s Son
[God Letting David Know Something He Will Say to His Only Begotten Son, Jesus]
· I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee. Psalm 2:7
· New Testament Proof this prediction was fulfilled: God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that He hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second Psalm, Thou art My Son, this day, have I begotten Thee. Acts 13:33
Predicting a Virgin will Bear the Son of God
· Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Butter and honey shall He eat, that He may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings. Isaiah 7:14-16
· New Testament Proof of Prediction fulfilled: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. '' and she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus. Matthew 1:18-25
Plot to Betray Jesus:
Predicting the 30 Pieces of Silver Judas was Given to Betray Jesus, is Used for Potter's Field
· And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And the Lord said unto me, cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was [priced] of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord. Zechariah 11:12-13
· New Testament Proof of the Prediction fulfillment: And they consulted together and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced, “and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.” Matthew 27:7-10
This Predicts Jesus' Disciple, Judas, Would Betray Him
· Yea, Mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of My bread, hath lifted up his heel against Me. Psalm 41:9
· This is More than just New Testament Proof of fulfillment, because this particular Bible passage shows Jesus knows full well He is going to be betrayed by Judas. Who else could do that, but God’s Son, Jesus? : When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask who it was of whom He spoke. Then, leaning back on Jesus’ breast, he said to Him, “Lord, who is it?” Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.” And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him [Judas]. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.” But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him. For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy those things we need for the feast, “ or that he should give something to the poor. Having received the piece of bread, he then went out immediately, And it was night. John 13:21-30
· More New Testament Proof of the Prediction fulfillment:
And while He [Jesus] was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. Matthew 26:47-50
Predicts That Jesus Will Be Beat and Spit Upon Before They Crucify Him
· The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. I gave My back to the smitters, and My cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not My face from shame and spitting. For the Lord God will help Me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set My face like flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Isaiah 50:6-7
· New Testament Proof of the Prediction fulfillment:
Then released he Barabas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped Him, and put on Him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head. And after that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. Matthew 27:26-31
[Jesus knew He would have to go through all of this in order to save us from our sins, so that believers could have salvation in heaven with Him, some day. If it were me, and I knew people were going to spit on me, mock me, and beat me, it would have been a real game changer, but Jesus went through all of this for us anyway, knowing all of this in advance!]
Predicting Bystanders Would Divide Jesus' Clothes & Cast Lots for His Coat
· They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon My vesture. Psalm 22:18
· New Testament Proof of the Prediction fulfillment: Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: “They divided My garments among them. And for My clothing they cast lots.” Matthew 27:35
Predicts The Piercing of Jesus' Hands & Feet When They Nailed Him on the Cross
· For dogs have compassed Me: the assembly of the wicked have [enclosed] Me: they pierced My hands and My feet. Psalm 22:16
· New Testament Proof of the Prediction fulfillment- the same day Jesus arose from the grave:
Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? “Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” When He had said this, he showed them His hands and His feet. Luke 24:36-40
100’s of years before Jesus was Born, It was predicted What Jesus would Say on the Cross When He Died for Our Redemption:
· My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me? Why art Thou so far from helping Me, and from the words of My roaring? Psalm 22:1
· New Testament Proof this verse was fulfilled is in Matthew 27:45-46: Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Predicting Jesus Wouldn't Suffer Corruption [His body wouldn’t rot!]
· For Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell; neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption. Psalm 16:10
· The fulfillment of this verse is in John 20:25-29 when Jesus shows Himself to the disciples the second time after arising from the grave: The other disciples therefore said to him [Thomas], We have seen the Lord.” So he [Thomas] said to them, unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!” Then He [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.” And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
[You’ve heard all these predictions of Jesus being the Only Begotten Son of God, His Birth, Betrayal, Death, and Resurrection and the Fulfillment of these. Here are some additional noteworthy passages, so you are not led astray by those who would try to dissuade Christians from believing Jesus Chris is God’s Son.]
Jude Forewarns Us of Those Trying to Lead Believers Astray from the Love of God and Jesus Christ, His Son
Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Jude v.1-4
Jesus Christ, God's Son, Washed Our Sins From Us When He Died and Arose from the Dead
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:5-6
[Jesus Tells John in the Book of Revelation of Jesus Christ: They Should Stay Strong, Hold Fast, and Repent, because Jesus Comes Like a Thief in the Night, and Believers Undefiled Shall Walk in White with Him & Jesus Will Not Blot Out Their Name from the Book of Life, but Will Confess Their Name to God the Father, and They Should Focus on What the Holy Spirit Says to the Churches]
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white: for they are worthy. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white [clothes]; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels. He that hath and ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:2-7
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[Why is it significant that God gave His Only Begotten Son to Save Us?]
Romans 6:23 says: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 4:9-10 says: In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation/substitute for our sins.
1 Peter 1:17-21 says: And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’ work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.]
[Not only do I base my analysis on all the predictions about Jesus in the Old Testament and fulfillment in the New Testament, but also on the following Bible verses.]
When He [Jesus] had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16-17
It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan [River]. And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mark 1:9-11
When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22
And John [the Baptist] bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him [Jesus.] “I did not know Him, but He [God the Father] who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” Again, the next day, John [the Baptist] stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” John 1:32-36
At Jesus’ Transfiguration before He betrayed: While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” Matthew 17:5
And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” Mark 9:7
While he [Peter] was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” Luke 9:34-35
“Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. “Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.” John 12:27-28
For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 2 Peter 1:16-17
Remember John 3:16-21 where Jesus says:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
[My advice to you is to follow Jesus, the Light of the World, that can lead believers to Salvation in Heaven with Him someday.]
