Pythagoras and some scholars believed that the world is related to mathematics and that numbers were the ultimate reality and through mathematics everything could be predicted and measured in a systematic patterns or cycle. He once said that numbers is the ruler of forms and idea that cause of God and demons. In contrary to Pythagoras, numerology has always been condemned by the priest / Christianity. There was a reluctance in the christian teachers of early centuries to recognize the significance of the numbers to extremes. Whether numbers really do have significance is still debated by many researchers or scholars till now.
Whether numerology applies in biblical history is very subjective. It depends on how you interpret its history or in short I would say how you look at it. Each and everyone would have a different perception or interpretation about the biblical history. However based on some facts in biblical history, I would say numbers have significance influence in biblical history. For example. The trinity (number 3) consists of Father, son and Holy spirit. 2nd example:- there are 3 qualities of Universe i.e Time, Space and Matter. 3rd exp Future , Present and Past and last exp. Height, Width and Depth. I would summarize the above by saying that we live in Trinity of Trinities. I think, Roman 1:20 will be the most ideal reading about the significance of Numbers.
Romans 1:20 - " Ever since the creation of the world his invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to understood and perceived in what he has made".
Therefore, I believe that bible uses numbers in patterns. Based on some facts in bible, number 40 is significant and this relates to Jesus's 40 days experience in desert and Israelite's story of wandering in the desert for 40 years. It doesn't mean that numerology should have significance influence to one's life. Numerology is a guide to help us to understand about the surroundings and live a better life.
In answering whether it is in line with scriptures and faith. I would say "NO". No matter how people like Pythagoras, would argue that through numbers/mathematics everything could be predicted and measured in a systematic patterns or cycle, for me, it remains subjective. Can anyone live a life by having faith in the numbers alone. Only God knows what he actually planned for us. Only God has the answer for every puzzle created by him. Only God will love everyone and does not discriminate anyone in anyway. Only God will give whatever you ask for without fail. Only God will save us forever and ever.....Praise you Lord, The Giver of Life.
" For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written " The one who is righteous by faith will live"
Whether numerology applies in biblical history is very subjective. It depends on how you interpret its history or in short I would say how you look at it. Each and everyone would have a different perception or interpretation about the biblical history. However based on some facts in biblical history, I would say numbers have significance influence in biblical history. For example. The trinity (number 3) consists of Father, son and Holy spirit. 2nd example:- there are 3 qualities of Universe i.e Time, Space and Matter. 3rd exp Future , Present and Past and last exp. Height, Width and Depth. I would summarize the above by saying that we live in Trinity of Trinities. I think, Roman 1:20 will be the most ideal reading about the significance of Numbers.
Romans 1:20 - " Ever since the creation of the world his invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to understood and perceived in what he has made".
Therefore, I believe that bible uses numbers in patterns. Based on some facts in bible, number 40 is significant and this relates to Jesus's 40 days experience in desert and Israelite's story of wandering in the desert for 40 years. It doesn't mean that numerology should have significance influence to one's life. Numerology is a guide to help us to understand about the surroundings and live a better life.
In answering whether it is in line with scriptures and faith. I would say "NO". No matter how people like Pythagoras, would argue that through numbers/mathematics everything could be predicted and measured in a systematic patterns or cycle, for me, it remains subjective. Can anyone live a life by having faith in the numbers alone. Only God knows what he actually planned for us. Only God has the answer for every puzzle created by him. Only God will love everyone and does not discriminate anyone in anyway. Only God will give whatever you ask for without fail. Only God will save us forever and ever.....Praise you Lord, The Giver of Life.
" For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written " The one who is righteous by faith will live"
Dear Amaladass,
ReplyDeletewell done sir. Your posting on numerology and bible is outstanding. I am very much impressed with the way you combined both numerology and bible and its significance to our life. Your final say that only God could save us as he is the almighty and numbers act as a guide to help us to live a better life was terrific. Do you have any idea to publish a book of your own on numerology. Perhaps we could do a joint venture..what you think? Good luck..
Duncan Mathews.
New Jersey.
Dear Amaladass
ReplyDeleteYour idea to have the above discussion in this blog is good. You must be a religious person. You seem to have strong faith in God. I would agree with Mr Duncan. Do a lot readings and research and produce a distinguished book of your own.Good Luck.
Sharmi Patel
Singapore
Dear all,
ReplyDeleteThks for the comments and wishes..I really appreciate that..I would welcome the idea to have a book on my own..but as mentioned by Ms Sharmi, I need to do research and a lot of readings in order to produce a good and useful one.. I don't think I can do it in a near future..It will take some time anyway. Hope visitors could regularly give comments and ideas to my posting.
Dear Sir Amaladass,
ReplyDeleteYour free counselling session on numerology here is a good idea not only to generate traffic to your site but also help people who are in need.
Perhaps, you can authored a book of your own on numerology from an initial stage first and see how God will guide you. Some of the Q & A here can be compiled as reference.
I think what you can do now is to write a standard form here for the general public to fill in their personal particulars (like birthdate, birthtime, gender, etc) if they wish to have any reading on numerology.
From this onwards, I hope God can bring it forward to make this humble blog - an international numerology portal for world peace and interreligious harmony!
May this OX-spicious year 2009 of the OX bring greater health, happiness and success to you, your family, your blog and all people of the world transcending all barriers of colour, race, religions, creeds, cultures and beliefs.
Lots of Cheers,
PCK, Singapore.