Do you accept the WHOLE Bible as inspired of God? (1 Timothy 3:15, 16)
Have you done your own research into what you believe, and know the scriptures that prove what you believe or do you just know what you are taught and believe that?
IF so, when someone quotes a scripture to back up what they are saying, are you familiar with that scripture?
Do you look up that scripture up to see for yourself if that is what it really says, or if the reasoning is accurate?
Do you profess to know everything about the Bible?
2006-08-26 06:14:40 · 11 answers · asked by grammy_of_twins_plus two 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If your belief is based on an ambiguous scripture (meaning that it can be interpreted different ways) and a scripture is quoted that makes a simple and to the point statement that points to a different understanding (without any interpreting involved), do you......
1) Look up the scripture in your own Bible to see if it is in harmony with what was quoted or referenced?
2) Do you meditate on what was said there?
3) Are you willing to adjust when you see the need?
4) Do you read that scripture with a prejudiced view or a view to learn?
2006-08-26 06:15:14 · update #1
To Garce: What does that have to do with my question?
My question had to do with how in depth Christians are in their beliefs and Bible study.
IF you are not a Christian - the question was NOT for you
2006-08-26 06:25:45 · update #2
Wayne S the question is how deep do you study?
2006-08-26 06:31:25 · update #3
Fresch2 - when I say "your" way, I mean the way you have chosen, not that you designed it
2006-08-26 12:49:28 · update #4
azar_and_bath: What is the "Roman's Road"?
2006-08-26 12:51:37 · update #5
Do I believe that my or "our" way is the right way? NO! I'm not perfect neither are "we".
God's way is the right way, and yes, I believe that the Bible holds "The Truth", and we can discover it if we search in the Scriptures as Jesus recommended.
I have done and still do my own research, and usually I'm familiar with the Scriptures quoted. And NO, I don't know "everything" about the Bible.
But I learned in my own life that following THE LAW, especially the two "first and foremost commandments (love God above ALL "things", and love your neighbours, even if they don't "agree" with you!) as pointed out by Jesus, brings good and positive results. Whereas pointing fingers and criticizing the "others" does NOT!
Compassion AND forgiveness is taught by other "religions" as well. So why not try it? The world could be a much more peaceful place.
2006-08-26 07:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by fresch2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good questions Grammy. You should get some intelligent responses. Here's mine (question the intelligence, LOL)
Yes, I believe the WHOLE Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe it is profitable for correction, education, etc.
Yes, I have studied the Bible in the KJV format as well as some of the original Greek & Hebrew. Haven't quite gotten a hold on the Aramaic though.
Usually, I try to stick with the "Romans Road" approach in evangelism - simple to remember & easily understood.
Yes, I try to keep track of all the usual responses (for racism, praying for the dead, men being the head of women, etc.). Sometimes I get caught off guard by a really obscure POV with an even more obscure Scripture .
Yes, whenever there's a question, I head straight for God's counsel.
No. No. No. I won't until I get to ask the Author Himself, face-to-face.
2006-08-26 06:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do believe the Bible as the Inspired Word of God? What is your question? Do you have one your last question raises a little concern If you think you know everything about the Bible you'll never grow were always growing in the Lord but there certain thing's I'm positive about! Like Salvation ect.
2006-08-26 06:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Wayne S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes Yes Yes and Yes
Except I will never know anything more or less about the Bible then God allows.
Our understanding comes from the Spirit of God.
We also check it against Secular History to validate the hundreds of fulfilled prophecies.
If someone did not do this. They would have no ground to be able to share their faith outside of their own testimony.
God bless ya!
2006-08-26 06:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say I know everything about the Bible, but I think I have a good understanding of what's said and why. As a result, I think I have a decent understanding of who God is and how He thinks and works, and so I can understand why He did various things in the Bible.
2006-08-26 06:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by STEPHEN J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is corrupt. i'm sorry yet each body is general with that's. No that's not corrupt that's in basic terms your opinion in simple terms. a million. Translated a million situations incorrect back it has not be translated a million situations. are you able to please call the million translations that were performed to it? Please enlighten us on those type of translations. 2. Written 1000's of years after Jesus' lack of life The letters were written from 60AD to the most suitable 90AD. The letters were then shaped into the bible about 300AD. before that the letters were exceeded from church to church. 3. in protecting with Paul's teachings Paul changed into inspired and led by using God to position in writing what he did. are you able to instruct evidence Paul did not write by using the Holy Spirit? 4. no one is general with who wrote something else of the Bible, as well the area of Paul. certain we do they are all named. they have their names in the letters or the e book is called after them. 5. There are tens of variations i'm sorry first you're saying there are 1000's of thousands the you're saying there are tens of variations. that's it? 6. there are thousands of denomination and they can't agree a thanks to truly interpret the Bible. No there are literally not thousands of denominations, incorrect back. the most important are catholics, and Protestants. that's in simple terms about i have self assurance 8 denominations the position are those different so referred to as thousands? 7. sparkling and absurd contradictions There aren't any contradictions in what the scriptures prepare. 8. No technology in any respect actual because technology is depending on the phydsical even as God is depending on the religious. 9. not adequate evidence that Jesus even existed! there is more beneficial then adequate evidence jesus lived. Writers in the bible said him and wrote about him as did roman writers aspect out him. We have self assurance the bible because the Holy Spirit that lives in us explains to us the scriptures.
2016-11-27 23:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read the whole bible as well as doing much bible study no one could understand every verse in the bible when I see quotes on here I will look it up to cheek the context
2006-08-26 06:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am very serious.
Yes I have.
Yes I am. Chapter and verse.
Yes I do. I also bring it to their attention that what they are saying is not correct, this includes pastors during a service.
They love me/// I think you know that it really isn't love.
If you say it in public, be prepared to be corrected in public.
Not quite, there is no one that does. Not living that is.
What I have received, I believe.
I go along growing each day, as everyone else--we are all growing.
It's like one giant garden.
2006-08-26 06:25:36 · answer #8 · answered by chris p 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are Learning!
Don't forget to tell them that the Holy Spirit Lives inside of us and that HE Leads and Guides us into ALL TRUTH.
Ditto............
2006-08-26 06:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since when is war mongering, terrorism, child molesting and homophobic violence the right way? You bunch of bigots
2006-08-26 06:22:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋