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Post by teancum79 on Nov 3, 2005 11:18:03 GMT -5
Hey I thought this would be cool to check out. I think I covered most of the relevant views.
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Post by dianaholberg on Nov 3, 2005 11:40:08 GMT -5
You included quite a few, but the Catholic view is not among those. Here's why: The one and only word of GodJesus Christ is the "one and only Word of God" -- "made flesh and dwelt among us". Sacred Scripture (the Bible) is the written revelation of God. A collection of God's word in the middle eastWhile it is true that the Bible is a collection, it is so much more than that in the cohesiveness and unity of the two Testaments (i.e., typology). One of many books from GodThere is a sense in which this is true, in that Sacred Scripture is not the only inspired written word -- anyone who writes prayerfully can write something that is inspired. The Bible, however, is unique. No other document provides the nourishment and strength of Sacred Scripture. No other document is the written revelation of God. A record of what some people once thoughtThere is an element of truth here too, in that Sacred Scripture, written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, was penned by human authors. So although we can have confidence in what the Bible teaches as being free from error, we will observe differences in style and language due to the differences in the authors. Nice stories that teach good thingsWell, "nice" is totally subjective, isn't it? And I doubt we could ever get consensus on this, since there is so much that is not "nice" recorded in Sacred Scripture. But the teachings are good, no doubt about that. Not of any real valueI would really be surprised if anyone who has read the Bible would select this. Even those who do not acknowledge its inspiration or inerrancy should be able to find something of value -- say, a proverb or a meaningful lesson. OtherThis is what I'm voting for. If you're interested, the Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Sacred Scripture far better than I could.
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Post by Tara on Nov 3, 2005 18:36:11 GMT -5
I choose Other because I wanted to combine options 4 and some of 5. As well as add that I believe it involves the faith and agendas of those who helped get the stories and accounts down on paper.
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Post by teancum79 on Nov 3, 2005 18:47:15 GMT -5
Agh that is complex, but thanks
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Post by Tara on Nov 3, 2005 18:59:53 GMT -5
Yes, the Bible is quite complex isn't it? ;D
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Post by robl on Apr 21, 2006 11:16:09 GMT -5
the one and only word of God. What else could it be?
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Post by Tara on Apr 24, 2006 12:58:57 GMT -5
The other options available of course.
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Post by Tigress on Apr 24, 2006 22:22:24 GMT -5
the one and only word of God. What else could it be? A record of what some people once thought.
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Post by cenk on Apr 25, 2006 7:34:46 GMT -5
First when you refer to the Bible what do you mean? There is the Old Testament There is the New Testament There is the book of Mormon Do you refer to just one of these, or two of these or all of these? My opinion (which some of you may not like ) is that all Christian writings by Paul the Apolistle (who was a Hellenised Jew who used to persecute Christians) and after him, are in my opinion devient, heretical and moving away from original Christianity. I view Orthodox Christianity (i.e Assyrian, Armenian, Bulgarian, Greek, etc...) as the closest to the original Christianity Jesus preached, this is for a variety of reasons that I dont have the time to write about, indeed the first Churches were Orthodox Churches. I view all post Orthodox Christianity as Pauline Christianity.
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Post by cenk on Apr 25, 2006 8:32:52 GMT -5
First when you refer to the Bible what do you mean? There is the Old Testament There is the New Testament There is the book of Mormon Do you refer to just one of these, or two of these or all of these? My opinion (which some of you may not like ) is that all Christian writings by Paul the Apolistle (who was a Hellenised Jew who used to persecute Christians) and after him, are in my opinion devient, heretical and moving away from original Christianity. I view Orthodox Christianity (i.e Assyrian, Armenian, Bulgarian, Greek, etc...) as the closest to the original Christianity Jesus preached, this is for a variety of reasons that I dont have the time to write about, indeed the first Churches were Orthodox Churches. I view all post Orthodox Christianity as Pauline Christianity. BTW - This isnt meant to offend anyone.
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Post by teancum79 on May 1, 2006 15:35:20 GMT -5
My reference to the Bible is the Old and New Testaments (no particular version). The Book of Mormon places itself along with the Bible in testifying of Christ, but not a replacement for it.
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Post by robl on Jan 5, 2009 16:53:13 GMT -5
The Bible is the say all end all of everything to do with religion or a belief in God. This includes both the Old and New Testaments comprising of 66 books. No more and no less. All other writings apart from this are not inspired directly by God. Therefore any writings and opinions that differ from this are in error and therefore are heretical. This includes all books written after the book of Revelation.
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Post by teancum79 on Jan 5, 2009 20:09:16 GMT -5
so what is your view on the gospel of John? It was written after but located before the book of Revelation.
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Post by robl on Jan 8, 2009 17:31:03 GMT -5
The Bible as we now have it is the word of God. Its well known that the books of the Bible are not all in chronological order. However they are all there. And the Bible is the only inerrant word of God. Not the Book of Mormon or the Koran or the Kabala or anything else. I can stand firm in my faith on the inerrant word of God the Holy Bible and all that it teaches concerning how we are to live our lives and how we are to get to heaven.
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Post by dianaholberg on Jan 8, 2009 17:37:48 GMT -5
Um, how does that answer teancum's question?
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