Should Christians Read The Book Of Enoch?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Does the book of Enoch provide any value for Christians to read?
Are there dangers in reading the book?
Pastor Castro shares some insights.
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Jude 14 references Enoch.
I recommend whatever book you read be lead ALWAY by Holy Spirit cause He knows, guides and leads us into truth.
Apparently Jude thought it was inspired enough.
Do it with Holy Spirit Always then you can't go wrong.
You're a woman aren't you?
If you read the entire Book of Enoch, you understand why they don’t want you to read the Book of Enoch.
@@Liberalism-is-a-mental-illness What’s that? Sorry for coming back a year later but what do you gain in Enoch that can factor into your salvation or spiritual growth?
@@koreyb Oh interesting, thank you for the insight. Guess they were right to find it blasphemous.
@@koreyb Well it's technically not lying. God is one of the advanced powerful beings. It didn't say God isn't the most powerful
@@davesenatus5566 but is it though ?? the only way to know is for you to read it . I for one find its quite intereasting how the bible doesnt go into that much detail for the only human who "walked " with God as the bible states we also dont see the man dying and then bam a book that is somewhat accurate appears explaining what the walking was 😅 doesnt that peek your interest or are you one of those who havent read revelations yet
@@babafemie4576 What? Maybe I don’t care much because Enoch wasn’t the only person who was walking with God as Elijah was also taken to heaven. You can say Enoch was the first though, sure I guess. And yes you can find it as interesting as you want, but evidence shows that the book of Enoch was not written around the time of Enoch and has incorrect information that goes against the Bible. Now if you like reading it, I won’t knock you, I’ve already seen some of it, it’s not bad when you separate it from actual scripture.
Lastly, yes, I’ve read revelation 🤦🏾♂️.
If you tell me not to read it then it’s at the top of my reading list. All literature from that period is just a valid as any other. It was a man who decided to keep it out. Not God
I disagree. It's included in Ethiopian Canon. I don't think he proclaims to be the son of man. Constantly glorifies the son of man. It's definitely right about the fallen angels and the nephilim. Too much truth in one book, I say.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It was wonderful to read your point of view.
@BeansmaCarter Just because it’s included in the Ethiopian Canon doesn’t mean it belongs in the Bible in fact the Ethiopian canon is garbage, it has so many pseudepigraphal works in it. The Jews did not consider it from God just because something has a biblical name attached to it that doesn’t mean it’s inspiring by God.
If it has as much truth as you claim then it would be included in the Bible. I’m not saying everything is made up because some of it like the old giants is true, but some things are written specifically to deceive you.
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As someone who has red the book of Enoch i would encourage every single being in the world to read and want to know more about. It talks about so much stuff from revelation thay was removed. The coming of Christ, birth of Christ, his sacrifice for us human beings to have a way to God. It talks about the beginning of witchcraft the true beauty of the heaven the angels from heaven. The worship of heaven ,the awaiting of souls for judgement day. The tree of wisdom. Alot that brings you closer to God if you are atrue believe. It gives you the want to know and understand God and his amazing miracles and beautiful plans of the world. It shows how much of a forgiving God he is. Just read it yourself and you will thank me later. No body should stop you.
Where can we find the book?
Never discourage anyone from learning. No one has authority to stifle personal growth. Read. Put your earnest heart in your hands. Pray. If you have faith, God will answer.
Bible talks about false doctrine in multiple places but I’m also reading the book of Enoch an apocrypha and I agree with him don’t read it with a open heart nor a open mind just read it for information nothing else 🤷🏼♂️ but anyone or anything claiming to be the messiah is not good so hopefully he didn’t truly mean that
@@warrenloomis2464 People must have an open heart, open mind in order to understand what is being read or understood by others who have been told what facts are and what are not. The person who reads books of truth, wisdom or false information must have information about what is real or false information. This is what the heart and mind can provide and understand the words of the author. ✍️
@@Zekeratt basically what I just said but don’t take it as scripture because every Christian knows or should know it’s not doctrine and if you know it’s not doctrine don’t read it with an open heart and mind our holy Bible states that
You have a problem in listening. He stated we shouldn't read it as inspired book by Holy spirit.
But the book of Jude quotes the book of Enoch
Here we go, man telling you what is god and inspired by god. Is god the deceiver…. Or man. Council of Nicaea look it up. And just a little fyi If there is a middleman or a person between you and god or god is only celebrated in a certain building…it’s called religion…aka man. Religion binds you…faith frees you
The book of Enoch was part of the Bible, it was removed due to it's nature. I thought such was common religious knowledge.
Hmm… 🤔
The Book of Enoch…
Should we read it or not?
Keep in mind the Book of Enoch (fragments), we’re found with the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Ethiopian Bible has it within its pages.
The Book of Enoch does not provide details how one can be Saved.
But it offers a ton of knowledge, that people/ individuals at certain levels do Not wish to have exposed.
First,
Get a proper understanding the current scriptures. (Find an older Bible. Pre-90’s if you can)
Once a “proper” understanding of the Holy Scriptures, then you might have enough coursry knowledge to checkout Enoch 1. (The idea is not to become distracted towards Salvation).
Second,
Some individuals have a belief system that the Book of Enoch does fit into. (Some Seminaries and Bible schools fall into this category).
Third,
Check for a accurate translation.
In short, if you look at the Book of Enoch, strictly has a history book 📚 then you should be okay.
Remember, Bible first.
Then other text as your understanding grows.
Truth is never scared of itself.
Then there is no truth, because truth is reality, and reality is all there is, humans are reality, they are full of fear.
The bible is not a mistake, and it contains no mistakes.. If the book of Enoch is not on the bible, or if it was purposely taken off the bible, whoever done it will reap the consequences in full, as we shall not add or remove anything from the Bible, which is God's inspired word.
@@blutongue1 the Ethiopian has the Book of Enoch in it
@@warriorwhite2 the Ethiopian Bible was written by gnostics and many people use it for cults.. not a coincidence the last King of Ethiopia Haile Selassie used the Ethiopian Bible and started Rastafarianism
Ppl who never read The Bible
Talking about reading book of enoch
Anyways 🤣
With all respect, I read the book of Enoch, but I didn't find any errors or such claim(s).
Another reason Enoch is so important, it helps the reader to understand the true shape of creation. Take confidence that we are living on an earth covered by the firmament and not some speck of dust in ever expanding nothingness.
This man is right, you need to read the bible first, namely the New Testament to get that foundation. The book of Enoch is interesting and but the key question is ‘is it inspired by God?’ Maybe/ maybe not. The bible does refer to the book of Enoch but wether what we have access too is the legit book on Enoch is another question.
That don't even make sense. Did you hear yourself when you said that? 😂 Some people just talk because they got lips. Lol😂😂 it's a reason why they took the book of Enoch out of the Bible. This is what you call a woke person.
If you want a Bible get the oldest most complete Bible. The one they dissected to make the modern Bible. If it's no official then neither is the current Bible because that's where it comes from. The Ethiopian Bible is like 600 years older
If The Book of Enoch is so bad, why was it removed from The Bible? Remember it clearly states not to add or remove from The Word…..There for, some man, decided upon himself to remove The Word….
@@efraincazares1655 that's why this world is in the state it's in 📜✝️🛐🎺
Man don’t determine what man sure read study to show yourself approve preachers can’t study for you
Do you know what is not inspired? New Bible versions NIV,ASV,ESV. Revelation 22:14
King James Version
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Revelation 22:14 New International Version
14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. This is what you should warn people about. Look at the difference
Enoch is the book that declares in great detail the end from the beginning, and points your directly to Christ who was hidden until his revealing. I suggest picking up a kJV cross reference by Ronald Brown. Enoch, Jubilees, 2 Ezra are excellent scriptures that help fill in the gaps of the common US cannon of 66. Cannons are hand picked by men BTW.
I dont see the book of Enoch as scripture but as his own personal account like a diary of what he saw that caused gods anger to judge the world it fits right into Genesis 6
The one tip you forgot, is to pray on it! Maybe it’s from the Bible maybe not but to know is to pray and fast on it. God’s word cannot be corrupted!
I don’t believe that any of us have a say as to whether it belongs in canonical scripture or not. I find it best to pray to God before reading or researching anything considered pseudepigrapha and God will guide your mind to make the right decisions and will grant you the wisdom to see. James 1:5-7; Ephesians 1:17; Daniel 2:21 🙏🏻
So why would JUDE quote it??
I get what you're saying, but why did Jude mention it?
Question though - who decided what was inspired by God? I’ve heard the council of nicea, hippo, Carthage, etc - is there historical evidence of what books were actually included in their original collection?
But many other books in the bible are also of unknown authors.
Sadly some will blindly listen and follow.
Seek the truth not others interpretations of it.
How do you know it was not inspired?
So tired of people who think they right about everything trying to fit the Almighty God into their own box and expect all to follow. The holy Bible is but one tool to guide us.
It says all scriptures inspired by God? Whats defined as a scripture? And how do u prove it’s from God? For you to say that this scripture is not profitable just bcuz there’s sum things not true you would have to be God to fully be sure. Since we’re not and just Human ima have faith in whatever GOD introduces me to cuz i know im find his word through all Deception in jesus Mighty name 🙏🏾
I believe we should take it with a grain of salt compare what it says to the bible and have a filter on while reading it.
God's sheep know his voice, and those who cannot mean it is not given to them.
My advice: really get in prayer and ask for God to reveal it to you.
The Book of Enoch is scripture that's why God took enoch and commissioned him to write it, inspiring him by God Him self.
"Enoch thou scribe".
The truth hurts doesn't it sir.
I’m reading the book of Enoch right now and I still can’t find a single verse stating that Enoch is the son of man, in fact it states over and over that Enoch witnessed the son of man walking with the ‘head of days’.
If one truly puts their faith in God then one should trust him completely including how he would make sure his word would be available for us today. If the Book of Enoch was his will to be included with the Bible then he would have made sure it was. Not to say that it doesn’t have many truths inside but it must not be entirely inspired by God hence it wasn’t included with the Bible. With that being said I do find it more and more intriguing as time goes on and how this world is evolving to say the least 😅
I just got done reading the book of Enoch and all that does is talk about Christ and preach about Christ and testify about Christ
This is nice if you have read and studied your Bible. Most people haven't.
Has anyone read the book of Jared?
No need to be disrespectful to Ethiopia.
I don't know it's Canon?
But I do know the catholic church has added books as well.
Doesn't actually make the bible accurate or the catholic bible or any so called biblical writings.
The difference maker is *Holy Spirit* and having *Holy Spirit* would tell us to respect anything that speaks truth.
In ALL our getting we know who to go to in order to gain understanding.
I don't know who transcribed any of these books.
BUT I have Holy Spirit to lead and guide me into ALL TRUTH. You must do too.
I would recommend it
I also disagree, there's nowhere in the book of Enoch where it says that,the book of Nicodemus is very good!!
No. There are heresies and untruths. Let us just follow the canon approved by the Council of Nicea.
I am so perplexed about the Book of Enoch because as a Christian, if it's not in the Bible then it's not meant for us 🙏 I think the Bible has been vague on these aspects because it's not something we should dwell on because we are just going down a dark rabbit hole when we do 💔 it's a very interesting topic but like I said - if it's NOT in the Bible, it's NOT for us because God omitted this for a reason or it's not from Him 🙏
but did God omitt it though ?? 😅
but did God omit it though??
Even Jesus CALLS HIMSELF A SON OF MAN.
Since the bible was a compilation of books decided by Constantines minions and not by The Creator himself, who is anybody to say just exactly what the word of God is? There was clearly a history in much of early America studying Enoch otherwise there wouldn't have been people named Enoch in the 1800s. I think it is possible you are making people forget about the first Prophet and first ascended. If he truly walked with God then God will let us know I'm sure.
The only people who put any value or importance in the book of Enoch are those who don’t know their Bible well enough to recognise the serious problems with the book of Enoch.
Enoch isn’t even the author of the text. For example, the very oldest sections of the book found have been dated to 300BC, therefore between 3,000 and 4,000 years after the life of Enoch. How could the real Enoch write about Noah when the real Enoch was taken to heaven before the birth of Noah?
The (so-called) books of Enoch (there are several) were written by multiple authors, all of whom dishonestly wrote in a way to make them seem like they were written by Enoch the great-grandfather of Noah; that is, Enoch son of Jared (Genesis 5:18). The book(s) of Enoch are pseudepigraphal, the term given to texts intentionally written under a false name but written in a way to make it look like they were written by the named author; not a great start when claiming a piece of writing is so important to understanding Biblical truth.
It’s hilarious to see how many people describe the book(s) of Enoch as a “lost” when the Jewish community was well aware of these texts long before the time of Christ and REJECTED them as inspired because they didn’t meet the standard of other inspired Scripture (including the fact that they recognised the texts as pseudepigraphal); the book(s) of Enoch were never “lost”, they were (rightly) rejected. Unlike too many in the 21st century, the Jews and early Christians did actually read, study and have knowledge of the Old Testament, so it wasn’t difficult for them to recognise a fake like the book(s) of Enoch.
Much of the book(s) of Enoch is apocalyptic in nature, using wild imagery to predict doom and the final judgment of evil. Many people are drawn to it because of its heavy emphasis on angelology and demonology and the fact that a large portion of the book is devoted to filling in the “backstory” of Genesis 6:1-4, i.e. it claims to explain the origin of the Nephilim and the identity of the “sons of God,” mentioned in Genesis 6:2 and 4. The result is a strange and sensationalistic piece of non-canonical literature.
Here’s a newsflash - EVERYTHING God wants us to know about the Genesis 6 story is already IN Genesis 6. There are no gaps in the account that we need to fill using extra-Biblical sources; no matter how titillating the sources may be. You would be better off watching an old episode of the X-Files …
I’ve heard professing Christians (who clearly haven’t actually read it) claim the book of Enoch prophesies the coming of Jesus, when in reality it explicitly says that Enoch himself is the Messiah (1 Enoch 71:13-14); there’s a word for that: heresy …
And don’t be fooled by the fact that Jude quotes a prophecy given by Enoch. Jude makes absolutely NO suggestion that his source for Enoch’s prophecy is the book of Enoch. Jude’s quote is not the only quote in the Bible from a non-Biblical source. For example, the apostle Paul quotes the Greek philosopher and poet, Epimenides in Titus 1:12, but that doesn’t mean we should give any additional authority to Epimenides’ writings.
If the book of Enoch says , " Enoch is the Messiah " that itself is a proof that it contradict the claim of Jesus Christ that He was the one who was sent from God the Father to this sin stricken world as the Messiah , the anointed Lord & the Saviour . Away with all Wrong DOCTRINES.
@@madhavaraogideon3281 Amen!
Sheesh y'all are so gullible
All these highly educated "experts" wanting to keep knowledge from the masses - with all due respect sir, let me read the book for myself and I will decide if it's fit for profitable for revelation and salvation in my life 🙏🏽
Please read it as well as Jasher, it fills in a lot of missing details in Genesis. There is reference to Enoch in Jude and Luke.. Knowledge is power, read for yourself, you decide. He did why tell you not too.
Enoch is the son of Cain, a murderer. Everything he wrote is already written in the Boble. The messiah is Jesus, son of Jehova God
All you need is Jesus bro all this is kinda irrelevant to your salvation but you can find more details in the book of Enoch and Jubilees and dead sea scrolls the book of giants and so on. It is just ways to piece the story together but really Jesus is the way basically
This is more Christian propaganda... telling us what we should and shouldn't learn and study.
Read the Bible that we decided you should read and only that scripture. Also ignore the mention of the Nephilim in two different books that we do tell you to read, they’re not important.
He is mentioned in the bible. And it seems like you read it.
😂😂 Good point
Sounds suspicious
I would say it has extra information about the Bible
There was a while where I really wanted to get an Ethiopian Bible and I kid you not all I would see was 666 everywhere decided not to get it
Simple guys if the book of Enoch don’t match with God word don’t read it
Extremely bias video
Pray for discernment before reading the bible or any other book.knowledge is good...what you do with knowledge is what matters...
thank you ...I was getting ready to learn more about this book...I'll stop
A concise and reasonable statement.
The council of Nicaea which is frequently mentioned in these discussions was convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine with the intent being to define unity of beliefs for the whole of Christendom. Let us take note, therefore, that it was not convened to decide to accept the word of God.
The books of the bible vary, depending on religions and even believers in different countries. The books were discussed at various church councils, (AD 382 in Rome, AD 393 in Hippo, and AD 397 in Carthage, for example). That's why today we have bibles of 66, 71, 81 books etc.
Some Christians have mental issues, you got the bible for salvation but still wants something else crazy world.
Since we're supposed to be grafting into Israel (Romans11)... and Enoch was taken before there ever was an Israel... what possible value could this book offer?
someone told me that it is plainly too large to add to the canon....
thats why its separate?
could be true the bible says there's not enough books to in the world to record what Jesus did. Jude mentioned book of enoch and hasher was mentioned in the OT
These people are blind trying to ñead the blind...I suppose you do not advize reading the newspapers either? I read the book of enoch out of curiousity as my elders forbade reading it...I could not stop till it was finished, this book is so inspired and honouring to God as it builds faith and desire for God.
I would recommend it
Agreed. Similar to the Book of Giants and other jewish literature there's extra information but we have to chew up the meat and spit out the bones.
The book of Enock is wierd. If you get scared easily I advise you not to read it. Read the bible instead.
I agree well said young man interesting read but for the most part without knowing who the actual author is I’ve always felt it just would possibly cause more harm then good. However the Holy Spirit is a wonderful blessing that’s how one knows what is of God.
We are just hypocrites. How can they remove books from the BIBLE and we assume it's normal. GOD can't make a mistake. They are reasons why it was in the BIBLE. "All scriptures are profitable". The issue is you aren't taking it profitable because you refuse to accept the truth
NO ITS NOT PART OF THE CANON OF SCRIPTURE GOD GAVE US. I recall in the Bible it says stick to the doctrine nothing more nothing less it doesn’t say anything about having a open heart it says our hearts are the most deceptive thing in us we cannot trust our hearts.
Yeah. I'd say challenge failed. Why would the issues be in just the book of Enoch and not the bible itself? Sounds like a CONSPIRACYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
What sold me is that when the Sadducee's are trying to catch Jesus up and are asking about being married a bunch and then who she will be with in heaven and Jesus says "you dont know the scriptures!" And what he says after...ONLY FOUND IN ENOCH! So if Jesu s calls it SCRIPTURE...IT IS!! ❤
Ty as a Christian who watches youtube (believing lightly) always wondered ppl talking on book of Enoch. Not of God is all I needed to hear. Ty sir!
The additives to the Bible brings confusion. God is not the author of confusion. What we have today in biblical form gives us a perfect view of a perfect God. 1john 1:5 says that God is light and in Him there is No Darkness at all... Any text that addresses God as not knowing what He's doing, suggesting He's unholy, or that He's somehow hiding something from us is deceiving. I haven't personally looked into the book of Enoch yet, but if there's anything that suggests such ideas, i know that it is not in line with the Word of God.
But the angels such as Michael mentioned in the book of Enoch were some of the angels that fought and defeated lucifer in heaven for God to keep his throne. Engagement with the same angels has been found to be the most practical way to break spiritual yokes. WHAT THE JEWS KNOW and Ruthless Yokes Breakers by Bode Jackson demonstrate this. All the promises in the bible will never manifest in people who have one yoke or the other. So, the book of Enoch is good to be read by everyone.
Why is the book of Enoch in the Ethiopian Bible. Once again man is at it again. No different than when the Catholic Church canonized the Bible. This is what causes confusion, and has people under the same religions following different denominations. Keep your eyes open people. God bless.
Amen! Why would a Holy man (Enoch) consistently associate NON REDEEMABLE BEINGS OR ENTITIES? That’s because he didn’t!
Book of enoch is prove why is excluded from the bible with other books,like King Solomon also. Also this prove that behind all this stays the devil,because he is made people to exclude these books from bible . And the point is people to not bealive even nowdays that demon exist and they are literally everywhere and all the time. People are blindfolded. Even they give the evidence that demons are even under the sea,not only in hell. Very sad how many people are mislead this is just legends.
You know when these people tells you not to do something it's because they know it tells the truth. I have just started reading the book of Enoch and it's so insightful. So far what I have ready tally with what the bible teaches. It's spokes of the " Satans" and satan as lAzazael". I mean I am only on the 50th chapter and I love it.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study and show thyself approved. 1 Thessalonians 5:21. The book of Jude. These are the reasons I do read the book of Enoch. To omit or dispell a book quoted in the Bible seems suspicious to me.
But God said if anyone took anything out of the Bible (book of Enoch) missing they'd be punished..Book of Enoch tells alot..These Pastors aren't credible anymore..Well most of them
I read the part where people claim he was called the Messiah and this is false. Unless I’m reading a different version.
I mean even if it is entirely fake its still an interesting book
All inspiration about God is profitable except for the book of Enoch. I think this guy doesn't want people to know what's really written.
The book is falsely attributed to Enoch. There’s a reason it’s not in the Bible. There is truth in it, but it was not written by Enoch.
My question is that, where are bible commentary coming from? Why can't we understand the bible that we all know, but after reading, you still have to consult bible commentaries?
Anyone that tells you not to read something or educate yourself further doesn't trust or support discernment or rational thinking. I study as much as I can on various subjects whether I believe them or not. It's made me a more passive person. If more people studied instead of trying to find easy dopamine hits through hedonism, we wouldn't have as many of the problems we have.
That book was taken out of the Bible. How can anyone be asked to blindly believe the Bible when it's been edited, revised, and entire books taken out of it? Was the Vatican and others inspired by God to remove things from the Bible too? I believe in God, and he gave me a brain to think for myself. A book can be used as a weapon too
book of enoch is super useful to understand what alot of people believed about the son of man, messiah, and end times back in the day! It’s even referenced by Jude and Jesus in the NT- however i agree it’s not to be taken literally and probably not part of the christian canon.
That is why the catholic church made research conference annually. Which they found it in Ethiopia. Please don't make judgment with out knowing.
I am reading it
The lost books as well
The book of Maccabees
Book of Baruch
Gospel of Thomas
Epistles of Laodiceans
Beacuse
I want to know
I want to know
I heard the Book of Enoch contradicts the Bible, in respect of how we get saved, so clearly it is not written under power of the Hoky Spirit. Plus it is written way after Enoch walked the earth so it set out to be deceptive. Jmho.
Jude 1 14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
The only ones that made an error was the ones in religious groups including Christians. Things weren't removed from the bible through God, it was removed by men in religious groups who wanted to serve their own agendas
I love that y'all get to pick and choose whatever is convenient for your narrative, I love how y'all say these stories and scriptures are false because the author was not known as if you were there when it was written. You just proved a point that all religion is man made and is molded to fit narratives and agendas to keep men complacent