X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

    How do I know that the Bible is inerrant, and is to be understood literally?

    If you believe the Bible at all, then you must believe it is literal and inerrant. Inerrant, because God promised to keep His word pure (Ps 12:6), and literal, because the Bible warns against private interpretation (II Peter 1:20).

    The best way to understand the Bible is by following the policy of "least scripture twisting". If you believe that the Bible is God's word to man and is meant to be understood by man, then it follows that the plainest, simplest understanding of it is the correct one.

    If the Bible is figurative and error prone, then one must be capable of deciding for oneself which parts are right or wrong, and what the figurative speech really means. If the Bible contains both good and bad moral advice, then one must be capable of deciding for oneself which is which. If one is already capable of doing all of that, then one hardly needs the Bible as a guide.

    Therefore, I find it ludicrous to suggest that an omnipotent God would encode His word to man in a figurative, error prone book filled with a grab bag of both good and bad moral advice, so that the only people who could understand it and put it to good use are people who don't need the Bible at all and would have done just fine without it.

    Any book that can't be understood literally and is chock full of errors and bad advice cannot be the word of an omnipotent God. If you believe that the Bible is God's word, then you must accept that it is inerrant, and you must be willing to understand it literally.

    Pastor Billy-Reuben
    Upon request I will cite scripture for all these facts in God's Holy Word.

    ✝ This is a Christian community and we worship GOD of the Holy bible, the only Living GOD. We worship Jesus Christ, Son of GOD and Savior. Anything else is absurd. ✝
    Trump / Arpaio 2016 -- The Government We Deserve
    #ChristianLivesMatter

    sigpic
    Tags: 2 peter, bible study
  • #2
    Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

    Well said Pastor. I have often described the Bible as the Ultimate Life Guide. In my Young Earth Creationism classes, the Bible is the only text book we use. I use the metaphor of one of those Swiss Army Knives for my students. The Bible is a one-tool solution for the camping trip of life!

    If you need a history book, well here it is. Need to know how the world works? That is in there too. Do you have a question about a moral issue? The Bible has that covered! How about some spiritual guidance? And How! Relationship advice? In there! Homemaking? Check! Hunting? Check! How to judge others! Check!

    If there is a question the Bible cannot answer, then that is a question that should not have been asked in the first place!
    Professor of Creation Science and Flood Geology at Landover Baptist University


    sigpic

    Sodomites! Stop being gay TODAY!

    Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21

    Comment

    • #3
      Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

      Excellent treatise there, Pastor.

      And under the First Amendment, the government is compelled to respect our beliefs.

      Your cogent and vigorous illustration could certainly find it's way into a significant ruling from the Supreme Court reaffirming freedom of religion.




      Jud 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are unGodly among them of all their unGodly deeds which they have unGodly committed, and of all their hard [speeches] which unGodly sinners have spoken against him.

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

        Originally posted by Pastor Billy-Reuben View Post
        I find it ludicrous to suggest that an omnipotent God would encode His word to man in a figurative, error prone book filled with a grab bag of both good and bad moral advice, so that the only people who could understand it and put it to good use are people who don't need the Bible at all and would have done just fine without it.
        This is why I have no respect for people who claim the bible needs to be "interpreted" with "context". If a person writes a letter to you that requires interpretation, you don't call them God, you call them illiterate.
        Disagree? By failing to register and debate me, you prove that liberals are factless frauds who only persuade through intimidation. To prove otherwise, debate me!
        Got Questions? See Frequently Asked Questions, or use Forum Search, tag system, or our guides on Geography, History, Science, Comparative Religion, Civics, and Current Events.
        Did I use a new word you've never heard? Definitions here. | Vote! Everything you need to vote here!

        Comment

        • #5
          Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

          If we already believe in the Bible do we still need to read it?
          Luke 22:20
          In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

            Originally posted by Integra-T View Post
            If we already believe in the Bible do we still need to read it?
            Unless you have it memorized like some very Godly people do then yes, you still need to read it.

            Hello, my name is Mary. I hope to fellowship with you! That is, unless you don't listen to church authority (Deuteronomy 17:12); are a witch (Exodus 22:17); are a homosexual (Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:24-32); or fortuneteller (Leviticus 20:27) or a snotty kid who hits their dad (Exodus 21:15); or curses their parents (Proverbs 20:20; Leviticus 20:9); an adulterer (Leviticus 20:10); a non-Christian (Exodus 22:19; Deuteronomy 13:7-12; Deuteronomy 17:2-5;Romans 1:24-32); an atheist (2 Chronicles 15:12-13); or false prophet (Zechariah 13:3); from the town of one who worships another, false god (Deuteronomy 13:13-19); were a non-virgin bride (Deuteronomy 22:20-21); or blasphemer (Leviticus 24:10-16), as God calls for your execution and will no doubt send you to Hell, and I have no interest developing a friendship with the Spiritually Walking Dead.

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

              Originally posted by Integra-T View Post
              If we already believe in the Bible do we still need to read it?
              How can you believe it if you don't know what it says?
              Bible boring? Nonsense!
              Try Bible in a Year with Brother V, or join Shirlee and the kids as they discuss Real Bible Stories!
              You can't be a Christian if you don't know God's Word!

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

                Originally posted by Rev. M. Rodimer View Post
                How can you believe it if you don't know what it says?
                John 3:16
                Luke 22:20
                In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

                  Originally posted by Integra-T View Post
                  John 3:16
                  How about John 3:17 ?

                  How about the rest of the Bible?
                  Who Will Jesus Damn?

                  Here is a partial list from just a few scripture verses:

                  Hypocrites (Matthew 24:51), The Unforgiving (Mark 11:26), Homosexuals (Romans 1:26, 27), Fornicators (Romans 1:29), The Wicked (Romans 1:29), The Covetous (Romans 1:29), The Malicious (Romans 1:29), The Envious (Romans 1:29), Murderers (Romans 1:29), The Deceitful (Romans 1:29), Backbiters (Romans 1:30), Haters of God (Romans 1:30), The Despiteful (Romans 1:30), The Proud (Romans 1:30), Boasters (Romans 1:30), Inventors of evil (Romans 1:30), Disobedient to parents (Romans 1:30), Covenant breakers (Romans 1:31), The Unmerciful (Romans 1:31), The Implacable (Romans 1:31), The Unrighteous (1Corinthians 6:9), Idolaters (1Corinthians 6:9), Adulterers (1Corinthians 6:9), The Effeminate (1Corinthians 6:9), Thieves (1Corinthians 6:10), Drunkards (1Corinthians 6:10), Reviler (1Corinthians 6:10), Extortioners (1Corinthians 6:10), The Fearful (Revelation 21:8), The Unbelieving (Revelation 21:8), The Abominable (Revelation 21:8), Whoremongers (Revelation 21:8), Sorcerers (Revelation 21:8), All Liars (Revelation 21:8)

                  Need Pastoral Advice? Contact me privately at PastorEzekiel@landoverbaptist.net TODAY!!

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: The Bible: Literal and Inerrant

                    Originally posted by Integra-T View Post
                    John 3:16
                    And again I ask, how can you believe it if you don't know what it says?

                    There's a lot more to the Bible than John 3:16. Like John 3:18.
                    Bible boring? Nonsense!
                    Try Bible in a Year with Brother V, or join Shirlee and the kids as they discuss Real Bible Stories!
                    You can't be a Christian if you don't know God's Word!

                    Comment

                    Previous template Next
                    Working...
                    X