Is The Bible The Word Of God?



Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010

by Ron

There are three basic ways to perceive the text of the Bible.

Conservative Christians believe the Bible is word for word the work of God. In essence, God caused every word to be written. Even the revisions and translations are the work of God. If that interpretation brings us closer to God, and helps us to sustain a positive view of our existence, then our conviction is beneficial.

Many contemporary Christians prefer to believe that although the Bible was written and revised by human authors over a period of years, it does reveal the word of God. The stories and scripture we find in the Bible are a way of conveying God's message to us. God left the creation of the Bible's specific text to human authors.

Critics and skeptics like to point out the Bible's errors, weaknesses, and contradictions. Some of the passages appear to encourage violence, and many of the stories lack credibility. For them, the Bible is nothing more than a collection of fables.

So. Who is right?

The answer to that question is relatively simple.

How you value the Bible... is between you and God.

Ron
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