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| Topic: __\\l//__ Biblical Inerrancy __\\l//__ | |
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Edited by
CeriseRose
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Thu 07/12/12 04:23 AM
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 Question: "Why is it important to believe in biblical inerrancy?" Answer: We live in a time that tends to shrug its shoulders when confronted with error. Instead of asking, like Pilate, “What is truth?” postmodern man says, “Nothing is truth” or perhaps “There is truth, but we cannot know it.” We’ve grown accustomed to being lied to, and many people seem comfortable with the false notion that the Bible, too, contains errors. The doctrine of biblical inerrancy is an extremely important one because the truth does matter. This issue reflects on the character of God and is foundational to our understanding of everything the Bible teaches. Here are some reasons why we should absolutely believe in biblical inerrancy: 1. The Bible itself claims to be perfect. -“And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times” (Psalm 12:6). -“The law of the Lord is perfect” (Psalm 19:7). -“Every word of God is pure” (Proverbs 30:5 KJV). These claims of purity and perfection are absolute statements. Note that it doesn’t say God’s Word is “mostly” pure or scripture is “nearly” perfect. The Bible argues for complete perfection, leaving no room for “partial perfection” theories. 2. The Bible stands or falls as a whole. If a major newspaper were routinely discovered to contain errors, it would be quickly discredited. It would make no difference to say, “All the errors are confined to page three.” For a paper to be reliable in any of its parts, it must be factual throughout. In the same way, if the Bible is inaccurate when it speaks of geology, why should its theology be trusted? It is either a trustworthy document, or it is not. 3. The Bible is a reflection of its Author. All books are. The Bible was written by God Himself as He worked through human authors in a process called “inspiration.” “All scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). See also 2 Peter 1:21 and Jeremiah 1:2. We believe that the God who created the universe is capable of writing a book. And the God who is perfect is capable of writing a perfect book. The issue is not simply “Does the Bible have a mistake?” but “Can God make a mistake?” If the Bible contains factual errors, then God is not omniscient and is capable of making errors Himself. If the Bible contains misinformation, then God is not truthful but is instead a liar. If the Bible contains contradictions, then God is the author of confusion. In other words, if biblical inerrancy is not true, then God is not God. 4. The Bible judges us, not vice versa. -“For the word of God...judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). Notice the relationship between “the heart” and “the Word.” The Word examines; the heart is being examined. To discount parts of the Word for any reason is to reverse this process. We become the examiners, and the Word must submit to our “superior insight.” Yet God says, -“But who are you, O man, to talk back to God?” (Romans 9:20). 5. The Bible’s message must be taken as a whole. It is not a mixture of doctrine that we are free to select from. Many people like the verses that say God loves them, but they dislike the verses that say God will judge sinners. But we simply cannot pick and choose what we like about the Bible and throw the rest away. If the Bible is wrong about hell, for example, then who is to say it is right about heaven —or about anything else? If the Bible cannot get the details right about creation, then maybe the details about salvation cannot be trusted either. If the story of Jonah is a myth, then perhaps so is the story of Jesus. On the contrary, God has said what He has said, and the Bible presents us a full picture of who God is. -“Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens” (Psalm 119:89). 6. The Bible is our only rule for faith and practice. If it is not reliable, then on what do we base our beliefs? Jesus asks for our trust, and that includes trust in what He says in His Word. John 6:67-69 is a beautiful passage. Jesus had just witnessed the departure of many who had claimed to follow Him. Then He turns to the twelve apostles and asks, “You do not want to leave too, do you?” At this, Peter speaks for the rest when he says, -“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” May we have the same trust in the Lord and in His words of life. None of what we have presented here should be taken as a rejection of true scholarship. Biblical inerrancy does not mean that we are to stop using our minds or accept what the Bible says blindly. We are commanded to study the Word (2 Timothy 2:15), and those who search it out are commended (Acts 17:11). Also, we recognize that there are difficult passages in the Bible, as well as sincere disagreements over interpretation. Our goal is to approach Scripture reverently and prayerfully, and when we find something we do not understand, we pray harder, study more, and—if the answer still eludes us —humbly acknowledge our own limitations in the face of the perfect Word of God. http://www.gotquestions.org/Biblical-inerrancy.html  |
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Meh, I am just going to say it Cerise Rose....I love you. You rock!
 
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A lot there for deep debate, certainly to lenghtly for the pages of Mingle2
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False apostle writings are in the bible. Revelation 2:2 talks about false apostles, and the writings of at least one false apostle are contained in the bible. Of course I am talking about Paul - the self-acclaimed apostle. Paul is a liar by his own words. |
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False apostle writings are in the bible. Revelation 2:2 talks about false apostles, and the writings of at least one false apostle are contained in the bible. Of course I am talking about Paul - the self-acclaimed apostle. Paul is a liar by his own words. Interesting, may I ask how you see the following verse being in accordance with Paul? It's speaking of the same person in 2:2. Revelations 2:4 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love |
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False apostle writings are in the bible. Revelation 2:2 talks about false apostles, and the writings of at least one false apostle are contained in the bible. Of course I am talking about Paul - the self-acclaimed apostle. Paul is a liar by his own words. Interesting, may I ask how you see the following verse being in accordance with Paul? It's speaking of the same person in 2:2. Revelations 2:4 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love Ah looked into it even a bit further. We have Paul specifically saying the following. Acts 20 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock And what Paul said was in accordance to Revelations. So again, I ask how you came to your conclusion that Paul is whom Revelations is speaking of. I'm not saying he's not, I know not specifically whom is in reference in revelations. Just trying to get a better understanding of this conclusion. |
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False apostle writings are in the bible. Revelation 2:2 talks about false apostles, and the writings of at least one false apostle are contained in the bible. Of course I am talking about Paul - the self-acclaimed apostle. Paul is a liar by his own words. Interesting, may I ask how you see the following verse being in accordance with Paul? It's speaking of the same person in 2:2. Revelations 2:4 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love And also, how has Paul been found to be a liar through the knowledge he has spread in the scripture(s)? Rev 2:2 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: |
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It looks like if the Bible is innerrant, then God is in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:22 King James Version (KJV) 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Luke 12:20 King James Version (KJV) 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? |
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It looks like if the Bible is innerrant, then God is in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:22 King James Version (KJV) 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Luke 12:20 King James Version (KJV) 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? It looks like if the Bible is innerrant, then God is in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:22 King James Version (KJV) 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Luke 12:20 King James Version (KJV) 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? Peter, Here you have two angers... unjust anger and the just anger and judgment of God. God is a Righteous Judge, if any one would know a fool when He sees one, it would be God. "God is a God of Justice We must recognize that God is God. “His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He” (Deuteronomy 32:4; see also Psalm 11:7; 90:9). He created man and expects obedience (Exodus 20:4-6; Exodus 23:21; 2 John 1:6). When man takes it upon himself to disobey God, he faces God’s wrath (Exodus 19:5; Exodus 23:21-22; Leviticus 26:14-18). Furthermore, “God is a just judge, and God is angry with the wicked every day." If [man] does not turn back, He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready” (Psalm 7:11-12)." "God is faithful to His word. He will destroy the wicked, and He holds “the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment” (2 Peter 2:9). But He has also promised that “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23b)." |
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