is the truth of God subject to people's fallable interpretation?

Question

and for that fallable interpretation to be spread to all humankind to follow as truth?

the main point of this question is for Evangelicals to re-think if the 'truth' that they are spreading is really God's truth, or is it only their own interpretation of truth?

Jason, yes, I meant Bible-fundamentalists.

Answer 1

The main point of this question is for Evangelicals to re-think if the 'truth' that they are spreading is really God's truth, or is it only their own interpretation of truth?

That IS the point...period. They do just that and it has caused tremendous division and created some 30,000 to 50,000 different "Denominations" as well as doctrines.

If everyone in the world can put their own "spin" on the scriptures, one could come to the conclusion there is no single "real truth", but rather your own individual truth suited for your needs or wants. And the truth is....that is not truth.

Answer 2

In one sense, no.
God is either there, or not there, whether or not people do or don't believe in a deity. The belief doesn't alter the fact.

But the fact itself is not known beyond dispute, both to the issue of whether a deity exists and if so, of what character.
That some hold one position with certainty is a fact about them as individuals, and does not inevitably correlate with the the external universe, not least since different people firmly hold to incompatible world-views. And they can't all be right.

(An utterly firm opinion is not the equivalent of truth.
"I didn't think it was loaded" may be the simplest illustration of a firm belief, shattered.)

Unfortunately in the area of religion, often a stance of certainty is seen as meritorious, and doubt sinful.
The consequences of this are easily observed.

Answer 3

When you say evangelicals, do you mean fundamentalists. Because I don't think the liberals have much of an idea.

I would call myself evangelical, I do believe the Bible is of God, but we still need to be careful in how the Bible is interpreted not all evangelicals believe exactly the same thing.

Answer 4

they do no longer deny the fallability of human interpretation, yet have confidence in the scriptural data that God's SPOKEN and inspired word remains being translated wisely. proper occasion, there are fewer translation blunders in all of the multiple variations and languages of the Bible than whilst translating Shakespear to different languages.

Answer 5

Of course it is, why do you think there are so many denominations. It can never be wide spread truth because it has no evidence, proof, or facts, which it must have to be truth. I think you would be better to say faith instead of truth. Study xian history, it's a shocker, you'll be surprised, but be careful, you may not like what you find.

Answer 6

There may be minor differences but the essential truths are the same among the Christians.

Same could be said about different religions. Most of them believe in God but differ in their details of who and how.

Answer 7

The Truth is just that, the Truth. As mere mortals, we do tend to misinterpret, but when we pray to God for the truth, is Jesus' name, we will receive it. Just be careful and wise, as to not misinterpret that. There is an Adversary, who tries to influence our thinking. Do your research, ask different leaders of different churches, then pray for the answer. If you are unsure, then you perhaps have not found the correct Christian church.

Answer 8

everything said or written is subject to people's fallable interpretation...
hell, even dictionaries sometimes carry a bias or two

Answer 9

No, the truth of God will prevail over ignorance.

Answer 10

Jesus Christ said, "I am the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
That is Jesus' interpretation of truth.