Nathan Roberts - The Doctrine of the Shape of the Earth: A Comprehensive Biblical Perspective

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When I first heard debates about the shape of the Earth, I initially reflected with these sentiments:

What does it matter?

Im not stupid! There is no way Ive believed a lie about such a fundamental aspect of my existence.

Who would manufacture such a silly lie, and for what seemingly inconsequential gain?

How can anyone know?

As I began studying Gods Word, which I have found corroborates precisely with our reality, the answers to my many questions became clear. And, I quickly realized why the doctrine of the shape of the Earth is important to all, not just the Christian. The heart of this book is to encourage two groups of people:

1st The Christian: Once a man wholeheartedly embraces Gods Word (manifested as Jesus Christ; John 1:1) as Faithful and True, only then will he live a life that shouts no hope or truth exists that is contrary to Gods Word. Only then will the prayers of believers in Yeshua (Hebrew word for Jesus) HaMashiac (Hebrew word for the Messiah) become more relevant, frequent and fervent, and as a result, more powerful and effective. Their zeal for the Great Commission is enriched (Matthew 28:16-20).

2nd The Non-Christian: When a man comes face-to-face with the reality that the Flat Earth is scientific truth and it agrees with the Bible, his strong resistance towards the God of the Bible begins to disintegrate. He becomes open to the possibility that the God of the Bible has offered him a remedy for his sin through a repentant heart and faith in His only begotten Son, Yeshua, as his Lord and Savior.

The chapter titled Truth Leads to Yeshua is dedicated to testimonies that bare witness to the impact that the doctrine of the shape of the Earth has already had, and will continue to have, in many lives.

Something else I have learned on my journey in the doctrine of the shape of the Earth is that the words of God and his character are compared to the likeness of His Earth, making this topic even that much more important for us to better understand our God through His creation. I will share even more examples throughout this book, however, here is just one powerful example.

Psalm 119:89-90 from the Amplified Cross Reference Bible states: Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven [stands firm as the heavens]. Your faithfulness is from generation to generation; You have established the earth, and it stands fast.

What does it mean to have established the earth, and it stands fast.?

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word establish as:

1. to institute permanently

2. to make firm or stable

3. to put a firm basis.

The word stand is defined as:

1. to take or be at rest in an upright or firm position

2. to assume a specified position

3. to remain stationary or unchanged

4. to be steadfast

5. to set upright

6. to oppose or resist change.

The word fast is defined to mean in a firm or fixed manner.

Using the descriptions for the words in this passage, it is quite clear to see that Gods faithfulness is being compared to the Earth which is stable, fixed, firm, remains stationary, steadfast, unchanged, instituted permanently, that is set upright and opposes or resists change. Psalms 119:89-90 contains a parallel as to how God expects us to believe upon His faithfulness just as surely as we live upon His created Earth that is stationary, stable, set upright and fixed beneath our feet.

As a firm believer in Yeshua as my redeemer and someone who relies on Gods Word as the authority for my life, I naturally have a deep desire to understand Gods perspective on everything, including the shape of the Earth. After spending many hours researching Gods Word, praying for wisdom and discernment, and performing scientific experiments I humbly and gratefully submit my findings to you.

Before you move onto the next chapter titled My Flat Earth Story, please take the time to read the following passage because it serves as just another testament as to why men, women, and children are so lost and without hope when they do not wholeheartedly trust in Gods Word. I hope you can see the connection between the following passage and the doctrine of the shape of the Earth, as you read along.

Because that which may be known of Elohim is manifest in them; for Elohim hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Majesty; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew Elohim, they glorified him not as Elohim, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible Elohim into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore Elohim also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause Elohim gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain Elohim in their knowledge, Elohim gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of Elohim, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of Elohim, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. - Romans 1:19-32 (Restoration Study Bible)

By now, you likely are wondering, What happened in this mans life that led him to spend so much time on the doctrine of the shape of the Earth that he has enough content to write this book?

Well, it was spring of 2015, and I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and saw a ridiculous video posted. The video was of a Saudi cleric attempting to explain that the way a plane can fly over Earth without any account for the alleged spin of the Earth should be considered a proof that the Earth is stationary. (a)

Sheikh Bandar Al-Khaybari, a Saudi cleric, proclaims on MEMRI TV on January 2015 that the Earth does not spin. He stated that airplanes would be able to arrive at destinations to their west by basically hovering above the ground because the Earth beneath should be spinning to the east thereby naturally bringing lands to the west nearer. Furthermore, he also stated that airplanes going eastward would not be able to arrive at their destinations to the east because the spin of the Earth (west to east) is at a faster speed than an average airplane travels.