I read on this site www.religioustolerance.org that one of the main differences between conservative and liberal christians is that Liberals tend to regard the Bible as a series of somewhat imperfect documents, which individual authors (and later forgers) used to introduce and promote their own competing religious beliefs. They back this up by saying with: 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (King James Version) The Christian Scriptures (New Testament) did not exist when 2 Timothy was written. So, the passage must have referred to the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) only. SO my question is 2 Timothy was in the new testement so how was it written before the christian scriptures? I don't get it, am i missing something?
2007-03-28 04:45:28 · 6 answers · asked by Vanessa 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That reference mean almost the same thing as the three statements at the front of the Mormon Bible, attesting that Joseph Smith had plates from the angel Moroni, as a guide to writing the Mormon Book.
It is a way of saying all the crap that they had to accept for political reasons is somehow still okay...Don't believe any of it!
2007-03-31 04:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Timothy was originally a letter the Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy ....a young, serious individual, that worked with Paul.
This second letter to Timothy was written approx. 65 A.D.
Some other books (and letters) that would end up part of the NT were already in existence.
For example:
1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Matthew and Luke.
Others would be written after 2 Timothy.
For example:
1,2 &3 John and Revelation.
We can conclude that when Paul said ALL scripture, he was definitely referring to the OT and that portion of the NT that existed up to that moment.
2007-03-28 12:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, Jesus was a liberal. He said that the law was made for man, not man for the law. That is the definition of 'liberal'.
Jesus said there is only one law, the law of Love. That is his only commandment. Liberal Christians believe the words of Jesus trump all other parts of the bible if there is a conflict.
If you find wisdom and love in the other scriptures, then these scriptures are sacred to you. But the bible serves humanity, humanity does not serve the bible.
All the wordiness, arguements and silly rules are a trap that you must learn to avoid to be truely Christian.
2007-03-28 11:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Fancy That 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can believe the Bible (New Testament) is the inspiried Word of God.....that's the exact reason so many unbelievers are trying to discount it.
the Book of John for example was written by the Apostle John who lived and walked with Jesus for years....
He wrote it under the inspirartion of the Holy Spirit.
2007-03-28 11:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are missing something, Paul was given these words by the Holy Spirit, they did not come from his brain. So this scripture goes to the entire word of God.
2007-03-28 11:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by JesusFreak 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Welllllllll, if the Christian 'scriptures' are to be called 'scripture', then it does apply, right?
2007-03-28 11:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋