Thank you so much! I’m really glad you’re enjoying them. Your support means a lot-stay tuned for more! 😊

Very interesting

@@fongpontoThank you for your comment and support!👍🏻

Thank you for your comment! Yes, it’s entirely possible that ancient people from the Middle East traveled to China and encountered these written words. I appreciate you sharing this perspective!👍🏻

@@2Serve4 My pleasure.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! 😊 I understand this might be a different perspective than you're used to, but I hope it sparked some curiosity or gave you something to think about. These topics can be fascinating to explore, and I truly appreciate your engagement! Feel free to share your thoughts further-I'm always open to meaningful discussions. 🙏

Thank you for your comment! I understand that long lifespans can be challenging to grasp from the perspective of today's life expectancy. There are many multidimensional aspects to this topic that we don't fully understand-or at least, I don't. In fact, I’m planning to create an episode where we explore this topic from different perspectives. As for the claim that humanity has existed for billions of years, scientific evidence does not support this. When it comes to carbon isotopes, particularly radioactive carbon-14 (^14C), its half-life is about 5,730 years. This makes it a useful tool for dating organic material within the last 50,000 years. However, it’s important to note that the ^14C method is not suitable for dating samples millions or billions of years old, as the ^14C would have completely decayed by then. There are also challenges in radiocarbon dating. For example, atmospheric ^14C levels can vary due to changes in cosmic radiation or the use of fossil fuels. While calibration curves improve the accuracy of dating, they do not eliminate all uncertainties. These factors show that dating methods are not entirely straightforward, and their results can include assumptions and uncertainties. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts-it’s always nice to discuss these topics!

Thank you for comment. You're absolutely right; Chinese characters have evolved over millennia, yet some retain elements that intriguingly align with ancient narratives. Here are a few examples: Forbidden (禁 - jìn): This character combines the radicals for "two trees" (林) and "to warn" or "God's command" (示), reminiscent of the biblical account of the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden. Earth (土 - tǔ): A fundamental character representing "earth" or "soil," its structure has remained consistent throughout Chinese history. Boat (船 - chuán): Composed of the radicals for "vessel" (舟), "eight" (八), and "mouth" or "person" (口), this character intriguingly mirrors the eight individuals aboard Noah's Ark. Garden (園 - yuán): The traditional form includes components denoting "enclosure" (囗), "soil" (土), and "two people" (二人), evoking imagery of the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. To Create (造 - zào): This character combines radicals meaning "speak" (告) and "movement" (辶), aligning with the concept of creation through divine command. These examples suggest that ancient Chinese script may encapsulate stories and concepts paralleling those found in early human history, offering a fascinating glimpse into the shared narratives of humanity. If you're curious, you can easily explore and construct commonly used words from English into Chinese characters on this website: chine-culture.com/en/chinese/chinese-dictionary.php#result. It’s a one good resource to deepen your understanding of how these characters are formed and still used today. Thanks for your engagement.

So the bible story comes from the chinese😅😅😅

@ 😅Thank you for your comment! I get the humor in your comment, and I appreciate it! You’re right in one sense-Chinese writings are, to our knowledge, the earliest to contain elements that align with these narratives. It might be helpful to think of this in the same way as any historical event. For example, consider the discovery of the Americas: while many nations eventually documented it, the fact that one nation wrote it down first doesn’t mean the event originated from them-it simply means they were the first to record it. I’m not sure if this example clarified what I was trying to say, but thank you again for commenting on the topic!

Thank you for engaging in the discussion! You’re absolutely right that money is essentially a contract, and the Chinese indeed played a major role in innovating paper money. However, the concept of money itself goes even further back, with standardized coins appearing in Lydia around 600 BCE and earlier forms of commodity money long before that.

@2Serve4 Interesting.

@ Yes, these historical topics really are fascinating. In fact, some of the earliest evidence related to money dates back to around 3000 BCE in Mesopotamia. The Sumerians used silver and grain as a standard medium of exchange, measuring transactions with weights and units like the shekel. Early forms of money also included cattle, salt, shells, and grain, which were considered valuable and widely accepted within their communities. History gives us such incredible insight into how societies evolved! 😊

@@2Serve4 hmm... true but that was just the barter system. The Cinese were the first to implement paper and Marcopolo brought it back to Italy. It is written in his book called "Il Milione".

@@enterthejouz6728 You're right. The Sumerians' system was more like barter using commodities as a medium of exchange. And yes, the Chinese were definitely ahead of their time with paper money-it started during the Tang Dynasty and really took off under the Song Dynasty. Marco Polo writing about it in Il Milione must have been such a mind-blowing moment for Europeans back then.

Thanks Mike!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It’s worth noting that the Catholic Church and Coptic Christianity developed several centuries after Julius Caesar’s time, so references to these groups in 41 BCE may not align with the historical timeline. Additionally, Poland, as we know it today, would not have been a recognizable entity during that period. If you have additional sources or context about this claim, I’d love to learn more and explore it further. These are fascinating topics to discuss!

@@2Serve4 Wikipeddi/google have all data what i learn from them too

Thank you for your comment-it’s an interesting perspective, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond. You are right in noting that in many parts of the Western world, belief in Jesus has significantly declined over the past few decades. However, it’s worth mentioning that, as I write this, an estimated 30,000 people come to faith in Christ every single day in China, according to various sources. This is happening daily, even in the face of significant restrictions on religious expression. "Over the past four decades, Christianity has grown faster in China than anywhere else in the world. Daryl Ireland, a Boston University School of Theology research assistant professor of mission, estimates that the Christian community there has grown from 1 million to 100 million. What led to that explosion, centuries after the first Christian missionaries arrived in China? The BU scholars behind the China Historical Christian Database aim to find out." Read more here. Additionally, something intriguing is happening in places like Finland, where I come from. Despite a generally secular environment, there’s a noticeable and somewhat unexplainable growing interest in the Bible, God, and Jesus-particularly among young men. You can read more about this phenomenon in this article by Yle, Finland's state-owned media outlet (article in Finnish): Yle. For example, even though speaking about Jesus is highly restricted in public schools, we recently had a case where a song mentioning Jesus was sung at a school event. This resulted in the school being ordered to pay a family €1,500 in damages for not warning them in advance that the song referenced Jesus. You can read about it in this article from Ilta-Sanomat, one of Finland’s largest, if not the largest, tabloid newspapers (article in Finnish): Ilta-Sanomat. It’s an odd paradox: while faith in the West may appear to be waning, it’s also sparking renewed interest in unexpected ways. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts-I always find these conversations insightful!

@2Serve4 It sure takes evil people to worship the evil man-made God of Adam/Eve/Abraham/Moses/Jesus that never even existed in history...

Self-racist Chinese/Asians/Africans with Western colonial mentality/religion/superstition are the lowest of the low...

Thank you for your comment! 😊 I completely understand your skepticism, but I’d kindly ask you not to jump to conclusions just yet-I’ve barely scratched the surface of the evidence I’ll be presenting. Think of it like a courtroom: no verdict is passed before all the evidence has been laid out, right? I’d encourage you to watch the series all the way through to see the full picture of what I’m sharing. Then, we can have a proper discussion or debate about it if needed (if there’s still anything to debate 😉). It doesn’t sound very wise to make a judgment before seeing all the facts, does it? Let’s revisit the conversation when you’ve seen it all-looking forward to hearing your thoughts after that!

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm glad you found it interesting. Your feedback means a lot-stay tuned for more content like this!

Thank you for your comment! I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. My intention with the video wasn’t to impose a "Western" perspective on Chinese culture or history but rather to explore fascinating parallels that spark curiosity and discussion. The Shang Di concept is an incredible part of Chinese heritage, and the idea that it might have connections with universal questions about God is something I approach with respect and interest, not as an attempt to "borrow glory." Shang Di, as a concept, dates back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE) and represents the "Highest Deity," worshipped as the ultimate authority in cosmic and earthly matters. This was not introduced by any "Western" influence, and I address it in the video precisely within this historical context. So, what exactly is the issue here? Christianity has transcended boundaries, languages, and nations, becoming a faith shared by people of every race and background-including many in China today. For instance, as research shows, Christianity in China has grown dramatically, from an estimated 1 million believers 40 years ago to over 100 million today. This isn't a Western phenomenon-it's a global one. And yes, Jesus changes lives for the better, regardless of skin color, nationality, or background. His teachings of love, forgiveness, and truth are universal and apply to all people, not tied to any one culture or nation. He came to this world and died for everyone. I encourage you to read the Bible if you haven’t already and find out for yourself who Jesus is. It seems like you might be conflating different issues here. Could you clarify what exactly in Jesus' teachings you believe "binds" people to a culture or nation? From my understanding, His message is about freedom, love, and unity across all barriers. That said, I’m always open to learning and hearing different perspectives, so thank you again for engaging with the topic. 😊

Thank you for your comment! It does indeed seem that the ancient Chinese worshipped one God from the very beginning, just as many other continents and nations have done throughout history. The fact that the Chinese called Him Shang Di doesn’t make Him a God invented or owned by the Chinese people. Rather, it shows that the Chinese recognized who their Creator was and chose to worship Him. God created, and continues to create, all people in His image, and He is the God of all people-everywhere and throughout all time. It’s great to see you engaging in the conversation! 👍

Happy new year and thank you for your comment! It’s nice to see your interest in the connection between Shang Di and Jesus. The relationship between Shang Di and Jesus is indeed incredible, especially as seen through the lens of ancient Chinese logograms. The purpose of this video series is to openly explore these fascinating and clearly visible connections, presenting compelling evidence that Jesus can be found in the ancient Chinese texts. These links between Shang Di and the God of the Bible are not only profound but also deeply enriching to study. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and I hope you continue to follow the series as we delve deeper into this intriguing topic! 😊

Happy new year! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts. It's true that everywhere in the world, both good and bad can be found-this applies to individuals as well as to the actions of nations. Unfortunately, no society is without its challenges. China, like any other country, has its own struggles, and surely there are areas where Jewish communities, like all of us, could improve. Change begins with each individual, and that’s one of the goals of this channel-to inspire self-reflection on our actions, our relationships with others, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with God. Our worldview, or paradigm, greatly influences how we act, particularly in how we treat others. For example, whether we recognize the inherent value in another person, regardless of their religious beliefs, political orientation, or even something much smaller, depends largely on our paradigm. This way of seeing the world shapes how we act not only as individuals but also as societies. Respecting others, regardless of these differences, is fundamental to creating a more compassionate and understanding world. Thank you again for engaging in the discussion. 👍🏻

Happy new year and thank you for your comment and for taking the time to point that out! You're correct that 天 (tian) is pronounced closer to "ti-en" than "ti-an," especially when considering how it might sound in English. In Mandarin Chinese, 天 (tian) is a single-syllable word pronounced [tiān], with a high, flat tone (first tone). While the comparison to "Chris-tian" can help English speakers approximate the sound, it's worth noting that the Mandarin pronunciation doesn't have the exact two-syllable feel of the English word. I really appreciate your input, and it’s great to see engagement! Thank you again, and I hope you’re enjoying the video. 😊

@2Serve4 Happy New Year.

Thank you!🙏🏼

Thank you for your comment! I understand your perspective, and I appreciate you taking the time to share it. My goal isn’t to manipulate or push an agenda but to openly explore historical connections I’ve personally come across and present them for discussion. It would be much more constructive if, instead of using a term like 'fake news,' you could provide solid arguments or specific examples where you feel I’ve misrepresented something. I’d genuinely love to have a fact-based discussion, and if I’ve made any mistakes in presenting the information, I’d be grateful to learn from it. Thank you again for taking the time to comment-it’s always great to have these conversations!

Thank you for your comment and happy new year! It’s great to see you engaging. I apologize for the length of this response, but if you allow, I would also like to write a few words about Allah and the Quran. 1. Quran Chapter 29:46 Quran's Message of Harmony and Unity: This verse, Quran 29:46, urges Muslims to recognize unity with Christians and Jews, especially their shared God. The Quran emphasizes: "We believe in what has been revealed to you and what has been revealed to us. Our God and your God is one, and to Him we submit." Current Situation vs. Quran: Many Muslims today accuse the Bible (Torah and Gospels) of corruption. This contradicts the Quran's own words in 29:46, which stress harmony and mutual respect between people of different faiths. ---------- 2. Quran Chapter 5:46-47 Authenticity of the Gospel and Torah According to the Quran: Quran 5:46 states that God sent the Gospel to Jesus, confirming the Torah. Both are described as containing guidance and light. Quran 5:47 commands Christians to judge by what God has revealed in the Gospel: "Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah has revealed therein. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the defiantly disobedient." The Quran also states, "God's word cannot be altered" (Quran 6:115), implying that the Torah and Gospels could not have been corrupted. These verses contradict modern claims by some Muslims that these texts have been changed. The Chain of Revelation: According to 5:46, God first gave the Torah, followed by the Gospel to Jesus as a confirmation of the Torah. Christians are required to act and judge based on the Gospel, and those who fail to do so are labeled as "rebellious." Quran 10:94 also advises Muhammad to consult the readers of earlier scriptures (Jews and Christians) if doubts arise, reaffirming the reliability of these texts. ---------- 3. The Quran's Message and Its Relation to Earlier Scriptures Historical Evidence: Historical manuscripts of the Torah and Gospels show that they remained unchanged during Muhammad's time. The Quran itself emphasizes the reliability of earlier scriptures in verses such as 5:44: "Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light." Similarly, 5:46 confirms the Gospel as guidance and light for Christians. Test of Consistency: Quran 5:47 instructs Christians to evaluate the Quran's teachings based on the Gospel. If the Gospel is unaltered and contradicts the Quran, this raises questions about the Quran's credibility. ---------- 4. Internal Contradiction and the Immutability of God's Words Internal Contradiction: Quran 5:47 commands Christians to evaluate the Quran using the Gospel. However, the Gospel and Quran contradict each other on key issues, such as God's nature and salvation theology. This evaluation process, encouraged by the Quran, leads to its rejection based on Gospel teachings. Immutability of God's Words: The Quran asserts in 6:115: "And the word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and justice. None can alter His words, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing." This means the Torah and Gospels cannot be corrupted. If these texts are unaltered but contradict the Quran, this undermines the Quran's teachings. ---------- 5. Final Conclusion The contradiction between the Quran's instructions and its content remains unresolved: Quran 5:47 encourages Christians to evaluate the Quran using the Gospel. However, this evaluation leads to the conclusion that the Quran fails its own test. This means the Quran either: Is wrong in claiming consistency with earlier scriptures. Does not mean what it says, making its instructions unreliable. ---------- Key Statement If the Quran is correct and I follow its command to evaluate it using the Gospel, I find the Quran to be false by its own criteria. This places the Quran in contradiction with itself. It would be great to hear your thoughts on these Quranic verses and the related topics. To conclude, I want to say that I bless you and wish you all the best, whoever you are!🙂

Yeahhhh sure

Thank you for your comment!

Thank you for continuing the conversation! I’d like to gently point out that Paul did indeed claim to have encountered the risen Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Paul not only provides a list of witnesses to the resurrection, but he also includes himself as someone who had seen the risen Jesus, describing it as an appearance. While his encounter occurred in a unique way (on the road to Damascus), Paul consistently treated it as a genuine experience of the resurrected Christ, not merely a vision. I’m happy to engage with thoughtful counterarguments, but I hope we can keep the discussion respectful and focused on the facts. Thank you!

@@2Serve4 'I’d like to gently point out that Paul did indeed claim to have encountered the risen Christ." Then you are lying. Paul did not claim to have encountered the risen Jesus in the flesh. He claimed only have had a vision of Jesus, which was not witnessed by any of the companions with him at the time. "Paul not only provides a list of witnesses to the resurrection" We have no testimony to the resurrection from any of those "witnesses".

@@cygnusustus I’d like to clarify a few points. Paul consistently claimed to have encountered the risen Jesus, and he viewed this as a genuine appearance, not merely a vision. For example, in 1 Corinthians 9:1, Paul asks, 'Have I not seen Jesus our Lord?' He places his experience alongside the appearances to the other apostles in 1 Corinthians 15:8, stating, 'Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.' While Paul's experience on the road to Damascus was indeed dramatic and unique (Acts 9:1-9), he never describes it as 'just a vision.' Instead, he treated it as a real encounter with the risen Christ, which transformed his life and mission. As for his companions, Acts 9 and Acts 22 mention that they heard the voice but did not fully understand what was happening, further indicating that something extraordinary took place. I encourage you to take a closer look at Paul’s writings and the context of these events.

@@2Serve4 "Paul consistently claimed to have encountered the risen Jesus" He did not. That is a lie. The risen Jesus was Jesus in the flesh, and Paul never claimed to have encountered Jesus in the flesh. None of his traveling companions witnessed the apparition. Please stop lying. If you have to lie to promote your beliefs, it is time to get new beliefs. I encourage you to take a closer look at Paul's writings and the context of these events.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate your interest in the topic. In the video, I’ve addressed the evidence and reasoning regarding eyewitness testimony in detail, so I’d encourage you to take a closer look at those points. It would also be great to hear your counterarguments to the evidence I’ve presented, rather than simply stating that there are no eyewitnesses.

@@2Serve4 You provided no eye witness testimony in the video. Cite a single eye witness testimony to the resurrection, or even to Jesus, or concede that you are lying to defend your beliefs.

​@@cygnusustus Thank you for your passionate interest in the topic. Paul consistently claimed to have encountered the risen Jesus, and he viewed this as a genuine appearance, not merely a vision. For example, in 1 Corinthians 9:1, Paul asks, 'Have I not seen Jesus our Lord?' He also places his experience alongside the appearances to the other apostles in 1 Corinthians 15:8, stating, 'Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.' I completely respect your right to your own interpretation and beliefs, but I must kindly point out that your claim is disconnected from what Paul himself actually wrote.

@@2Serve4 Please stop lying. Paul never once claimed to have encountered Jesus in the flesh. Had he actually seen a physical Jesus, this would have also been visible to his companions.

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely right that the resurrection is a pivotal event with profound historical implications. It’s fascinating to consider how much of what we know today is connected to it. I appreciate you sharing this perspective-it adds depth to the discussion!

Thank you for your comment! I understand your point, and you're right that the term 'Palestine' as we know it today wasn't officially used during Jesus' time. However, the name has historical roots dating back to ancient times. For simplicity, many people use 'Palestine' to refer to the geographical area that included Judea, Galilee, and Samaria under Roman rule. It's more about conveying the region's location than its political designation at the time.

Nice to hear that you enjoyed the video! Wishing you all the best and a Happy New Year ahead!

That's a great question! The key to understanding the significance of the 500 witnesses mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15 is to consider the context of the time. In a city of that size, and even in larger towns, it's likely that everyone knew someone who had heard about or witnessed such an extraordinary event. Jerusalem, at that time, had an estimated population of about 80,000 people, and Jesus was a topic of conversation that shook the entire city. The resurrection of Jesus was a major event, and in a relatively small community, news like this would spread quickly. And it is also powerful evidence of Jesus' resurrection that people spoke about it, even though talking about it at that time was dangerous and could cost them their lives. This widespread knowledge and the fact that so many people were able to testify to the same event is one of the reasons the message of Christianity spread so rapidly. It wasn’t just a small group of people claiming a miraculous event; it was something that, in the cultural and social context of the time, was talked about by many individuals in different communities. This shared testimony is one of the factors that helped Christianity gain traction and grow quickly in the early years.

@@2Serve4 Name ONE of the "500 people". Provide ONE eye witness account, please.

@@cygnusustus Thank you for your question. The account of the 500 witnesses comes from Paul’s letter in 1 Corinthians 15:6, where he explicitly mentions that Jesus appeared to over 500 people at one time, most of whom were still alive when he wrote the letter. While the names of these individuals aren’t listed in the text, the point of Paul’s statement is to emphasize that these witnesses were available for questioning at the time, making it a bold claim if it weren’t true. It’s also worth noting that Paul himself was a highly educated and skeptical individual before his encounter with the risen Christ, and his transformation and writings carry significant weight. If you’d like, I’d be happy to discuss this further!

@@2Serve4 I know where the accounts comes from. In fact, that is the only account of the event. There are no testimonies from any of those supposed witnesses. Paul mentions neither any names, nor the location of this event, so there was in fact no way to corroborate it. So....still not a single eye witness account of the greatest event in human history supposedly orchestrated by an omniscient and omnipotent God. Sounds suspect, to me, especially considering that we know for a fact the early Christians were fabricating stories about Jesus.

Thank you for your comment! The Shroud of Turin is indeed a fascinating and deeply thought-provoking subject, and the evidence you mentioned raises many interesting questions. I’ve thought a few times that this could be a great topic to explore in a future video-there’s so much to unpack and discuss about its history and significance. Thank you for bringing it up, and I truly appreciate your engagement! 😊

Thank you for your comment and testimony.

The body that is mysteriously depicted on the Turin Shroud is a dead body as has been determined by forensic pathologists, the experts in the field. Furthermore, the Roman soldiers knew their work and knew how to ascertain death. The fact that Jesus died after only six hours on the cross is accounted for by the fact that he was subjected to scourging which is a punishment that could cause death all by itself. The historical records hold that Jesus' body, dead or alive, was not in his tomb when it was opened. The hypothesis that Jesus did not die from crucifixion is a denial of the Gospel accounts and a denial of God's power.