https://biblelovenotes.blogspot.com/2019/09/when-people-reject-inerrancy-of.htmlScripture teaches us that God’s Word is God's Word - inerrant (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).(1)
However, a growing number of people are rejecting this truth. They’ve decided the Bible contains God’s words, but is not God’s Word. They claim some parts were written by biased, culture-bound men.(2)
These people depend on their human understanding to judge the validity of every passage, even the words of Christ (Proverbs 3:5).
Popular teachers who hold this view often take difficult passages out of context to “prove” the Bible is not God’s Word (2 Peter 3:15-16). Some teach that Christ’s death was not required, and most of them reject unpopular moral commands (Romans 1:32).
In 45 years of Bible study, I’ve found a few passages difficult to understand, but careful study has eliminated most of my questions. I can trust God with the few insignificant questions that remain because His Word gives me confidence that He is trustworthy (1 Corinthians 13:12).
If we do not trust God’s Word, we become our own gods.
(1) See Believing God's Word is Inerrant.
(2) Please read Brian Zahnd: Denying the Inerrancy of Scripture. It addresses the false teachings of an incredibly popular pastor and author. I encourage you to read my response to his beliefs so you will know how to respond to others who claim the Bible is not inerrant.
Scripture teaches us that God’s Word is God's Word - inerrant (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).(1)
What are the implications?
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What are the implications?
so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
What are they saying then?Those verses do not say that the Bible is inerrant.
The purpose of comparing different translations is not to knit-pick the differences but to get a much fuller understanding of a scripture...God's Word can enable the reader to do both...be thoroughly equipped for good work and be perfect in his good works...Timothy 3:17
Is one who follows God's word just thoroughly equipped for good work, or is he perfect in his good works?
What are they saying then?
And yet God's Word is truth, regardless of how any man may twist it...the truth is still there, it's up to us to dig for it...it can be found...it is indeed inerrant...Notably there no promise in either verse that God would prevent politically-motivated or even well-intentioned compilers of the Bible from making errors in their compilations of old texts.
And yet God's Word is truth, regardless of how any man may twist it...the truth is still there, it's up to us to dig for it...it can be found...it is indeed inerrant...
https://biblelovenotes.blogspot.com/2019/09/believing-gods-word-is-inerrant.htmlAn important tenet of the Christian faith is the belief that the Bible is God’s inerrant Word. See Hebrews 4:12 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
That means:
1. The Bible is completely reliable, accurate, and true.
2. It was written by human authors, but the words came from God’s Spirit. It’s not corrupted by human bias or error.(1)
It doesn't mean:
1. We take each passage literally.
The Bible contains some figurative language that isn't meant to be taken literally.(2)
2. All cultures will apply biblical principles identically.
The principles are universal, but they'll be applied differently by different cultures (e.g. modesty).
3. All translations are perfect.
Some translations are more accurate than others.(3)
4. We shouldn't study cultural and historical backgrounds.
Some Old Testament commands and situations are only understood in the context of history and culture. But history and culture do not negate New Testament commands and principles.
We may not understand every passage of the Bible, but we know it’s “God-breathed,” a poetic way to say 100% accurate.(4)
(1) 2 Peter 1:20-21: Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
This includes the Old Testament.
Romans 15:4: For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
Also note that Peter refers to Paul's letters as Scripture in 2 Peter 3:14-16.
If you believe certain passages of Scripture are man's words, not God's, then everything in Scripture is suspect, including forgiveness, mercy, and salvation.
(2) Believing God’s Word is inerrant doesn’t mean we believe the earth is flat and trees clap their hands. See Recognizing Figurative Language in Scripture, How Can You Take the Bible Literally, and Flat Earth Lie.
(3) Please don’t be taken captive by arguments saying that there is only one God-approved English translation. See Is the King James Version the Best English Translation?
(4) Recently someone asked me why God approved of Lot offering his virgin daughters to be abused instead of the angels (Genesis 19:8). God didn’t approve. Just because something is included in Scripture does not mean it’s God-approved. Lot's actions were evil in this situation and in other situations as well. If men made up a religion, they’d “clean it up,” putting all of God’s people in a good light. But God honestly shared the history of His people including the sins of Abraham, David, and others.
Emotional and mental health issues.What are the implications?
Well, to admit the errors means god is fallible and that those who translate the texts are not connected to any god-thing or filled with the Holy Flatulence.I find the bigger problem is when people accept the inerrancy of Scripture..
Can we trust those letters and books of the NT? Yes.
What are the implications?
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Perhaps a definition is in order...and no, it is not just my belief but the belief of every true Christian...
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No.
Another attempt by the liars translating the King Joke Vision occurs in the gospels. There's an event described by Matthew and Mark, only Matthew says this event happened in a particular town, while Mark says it happened in a different town some distance away.
The x-tian things don't want anyone to question anything ever. They want you to accept without questioning and to dispel any contradictions, they deceitfully lied by re-writing the text so that this event occurs in a third town a great distance away from the two towns Matthew and Mark mention.
The four gospels also conflict about which day Jesus was actually crucified.
There are more than 1,000 errors, contradictions and incongruities between the four gospels, so their testimony is not credible.
Where in the heck do you get that from?God is going to save you too anyways, regardless of what you believe.
Where in the heck do you get that from?
That is because those who don't will be gone/destroyed, not saved...Psalm 37:9-11...It doesn't matter. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. God will not lose one single atom of His creation. It all belongs to Him. He is the redeemer. He will restore whole all that He has delighted in creating for His purposes.
What are the implications?
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So anyone might find justification in "god's word" for any action they might want to take, if they dig for it. Slavery. for example no particular digging needed.And yet God's Word is truth, regardless of how any man may twist it...the truth is still there, it's up to us to dig for it...it can be found...it is indeed inerrant...
Which could also be applied to the work environment...give your best to your employer...a day's work for a days wage...So anyone might find justification in "god's word" for any action they might want to take, if they dig for it. Slavery. for example no particular digging needed.
Ephesians 6:5-8 Paul states, “Slaves, be obedient to your human masters with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ” which is Paul instructing slaves to obey their master. Similar statements regarding obedient slaves can be found in Colossians 3:22-24, 1 Timothy 6:1-2, and Titus 2:9-10.
Which could also be applied to the work environment...give your best to your employer...a day's work for a days wage...
The purpose of comparing different translations is not to knit-pick the differences but to get a much fuller understanding of a scripture...God's Word can enable the reader to do both...be thoroughly equipped for good work and be perfect in his good works...
No, that is called imperfect man attempting to translate into other languages besides the original...Each translation is incomplete? Is that not a form of errancy?
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