that they have written another book to add to the bible, their book went along with the teachings in the bible, and spoke good about your god. would you believe him that it was inspired by god? would you want it to be apart of your bible?
why/why not?
(if you bring up the verse in revelation about adding to and taking away from the bible go read this question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoWnQsQKb8zYbGAw_rq3X_nsy6IX?qid=20070307113717AANNyJh )
2007-03-07 06:40:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is abosolutely no reason to be unwilling to accept another persons text. Except the claim that some make that there will be no more prophets..... If I were the leader of the religion that is the exact claim I would make otherwise you wouldn't be able to control the word of God due to prophets springing up all over the place.
Without prophets how did protestantism start?
2007-03-07 06:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People have attempted to add to the Bible for years. The Canon (set of books in the Bible) has stayed the same for thousands of years, and I would not allow anyone to add to it now. If God had truly intended that His Word be added to after the original 66 books, than he would have allowed it to happen, but seeing as it hasnt yet, it isnt supposed to. In my opinion.
Many things that people had written, such as Christian books etc, are amazing and must reads, but not everything that is labeled Christian actually is. A lot of books claim that they are about God, but contradict things found in the Bible, doctrines, facts etc.
I think the Bible has been the way it is for over 2,000 years for a reason, and that there shouldnt be anything added to it.
2007-03-07 14:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by Scully 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see the Bible as a set collection of writings. If someone were to come up with other writings, compile them together into the Bible - Part 2, I'd be more willing to accept that than to have them reprint the Bible with this additional book. Just like if someone else were to write a chapter and want to add it to Return of the Jedi...it wouldn't make sense to allow it to be part of that book. But to include it in a new collection of writings that are linked to the original...that's fine.
2007-03-07 14:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Guvo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because in Revelation 22:18 says:
And i solemnly declare to everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
It clearly states dont add anything or remove anything from the bible.
2007-03-07 14:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can always be new words written in to bibles. As history leaves all of this era of history behind the course of history changes by the interpretation of humanity that in regards to change follows the rise and fall of the strongest countries that add words to qualify change. It is meant to unfold that way all through history for man wants to control and that is the copied pattern of change, It has happened all through recorded history and it started before and it will continue beyond mans quest to try their quest of being gods themselves. Always remember that no matter the change the eternal change occurs.
But do not doubt the Creator for the balance of change requires Creator to clarify why.
2007-03-07 21:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because the word of God is already here. And God specifically says in Proverbs and Revelation to not "add to his words" --- And yes the verse in Revelation is speaking about that book, but it also says in Proverbs ( and this regards His entire word)
Proverbs 30:6
Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
2007-03-07 14:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is already there. What went in it was decided by God. Im no one to challenge his word.
2007-03-07 14:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by Alaney Rain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have written things that were inspired by God.
There is no need to modify the Bible with these writings, however.
2007-03-07 14:49:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is finished. There is no more to add. When Jesus comes back, the prophecy will have been fulfilled, as he promised.
2007-03-07 14:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by Doug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses have been trying to do it for years. I will stick to the bible.
2007-03-07 14:51:40 · answer #10 · answered by AJM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋