If the bible is the word of god, then why did it need a revision, the new testament? If god is perfect, then why did his rules change, and why did he need an update?
2007-11-05 13:03:55 · 16 answers · asked by Me, Myself, and thats it 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If something is perfect, why would it need a facelift?
2007-11-05 13:04:19 · update #1
nice to see another kicken chicken in here, 3/187 05-07
2007-11-05 13:12:02 · update #2
It's not a revision. It's the rest of the story.
Why are you still doing the Zilla thing?
2007-11-05 13:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is comprised of 66 books.
The Law, or at least part of it, is contained in the modern day Torah which is accredited as being the Book or books of Moses as recorded in the other Scriptures. It is probably incomplete and only leftovers from what could be pieced together after the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the destruction of the first temple.
Many of the books are simply the history of God and His people: Joshua - Esther, The Gospels
Most of the rest are prophecies of things that have happened or are to come.
Finally, there are the epistles which were letters written to aid specific people or churches to gain wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the Law, Prophets, and Gospels.
Only Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and the Gospels are truly important for one's devotion to God.
2007-11-05 21:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, in Christian theology, the Word of God (logos) is Jesus himself. (John 1:1) The scriptures, while important, are not the Word. Jesus is the Word.
As to the bible, in our view there wasn't one bible, and then another. It was a work which was begun in the early iron age kingdom of Israel after the Exodus, slowly committed to writing over the course of centuries, and concluded on the island of Patmos in 95 AD.
Only then - in the Christian view anyway - was the bible complete and concluded. It has needed no "revision" since.
From a Jewish perspective, of course none of this applies; however even then, the actual canon of scripture was not fixed until about 90 AD, at the council of Jamnia.
Either way, in Jesus time, neither religion's canon of scripture had yet been set.
2007-11-05 21:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by evolver 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The new testament was given to shed light on the old testament, salvation has always been the same throught the Bible, by grace thru faith. his rules never changed. the law was perfect in every aspect, however mankind was not, they were sinners and could not follow that law(which is why it was given) No one could live by the law and the law could save no one, all it brought was death. That is why Jesus came into the world, to live the law thereby fulfilling the law and as a perfect sinless sacrificce, die upon the cross to pay the sin debt of all mankind.
2007-11-05 21:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by mark l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Old Testament predicted the coming of the Messiah. The New Testament is a story of Jesus (the Messiah) and a list of letters sent to various early churches teaching them about living a Christian life. It has nothing to do with a revision or change. Jesus himself said he came not to change the law but to fulfill it. The law, the prophets, and the Old Testament predicts Jesus who is the fulfillment of God's covenant with mankind.
2007-11-05 21:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by harry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the New Testament is viewed as fulfillment of the Old Testament.
The Old Testament wasn't a closed and shut deal; it was a continual writing piece, updated with each prophet.
Even from an Athiest perspective...That's the answer to your question; simple facts.
2007-11-05 21:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by SomewhatSane 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
God is perfect, but the Bibles has translation errors. Man is fallible, not God. That is why other words of God are important to clarify translation and other issues. Perhaps another testament is needed. Like a Book of Mormon.
2007-11-05 21:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it was the word of god, it would not be anything like it is today. Not to mention, the OT and NT would be in agreement with each other and they are not currently, and the various writers would agree with each other.
I believe it's a book of moral lessons with alot of poetic license added in where historical events, people and places are concerned.
2007-11-05 21:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The New Testament is not a revision of the Bible, it is the second half of the Bible.
2007-11-05 21:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's because God gave humans free will, so we can do what we please. This creates the problem of societies changing over time, and so rules need to be updated I guess. However, if God is omniscient, he would have been able to predict these changes, and been able to give humanity the right rules in the OT.
2007-11-05 21:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by YouCannotKnowUnlessUAsk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋