The Bible is the word of God?

Question

So, I admit that I am not a religious person. I have heard so many say, and truely belive that the Bible is the word of God. How can this be? Is it not a translation of a translation of a translation of what someone said they heard God tell them? Isn't is possible that alot got lost in translation? Or, worse, that it came from some one who just heard voices? These days wouldn't a person who declared that be put on medication? Please don't be affended here. I don't mean it that way at all.. just some thoughts that I have had for a while and would like to get others opinions.

Answer 1

you'll get a lot of answers on here from people that will tell you its all fake and made up by some drunk Sheppard. If that is what you think then there is nothing I can say that will change that in your mind

What those who believe in the bible .. believe is that even thru the multiple translations the hand of god was guiding those working on it to keep the word pure for the language for the day. So it is still the word of God but for the people of that day or language to read it.

I'm sure many will just scoff and refuse to believe that the word of God is still true. Again that is fine they are not meant to believe it or can not.. Not ever ear that will hear this will believe it. Even God states that most will ignore the Word.

A 3rd meaning of it is that the bible is a story about Jesus who is often referred to as the Word of God. So is the bible the word of God.. yes if you think the bible is about Jesus and so no matter what translations there are as long as it is about the Word that is Christ it is still God's word

Hope you find this among all the rude answers

Answer 2

This is what I know. Having worked at Barnes & Noble book sellers, the bible has always been the top #1 best seller, most read, most requested & most produced.

This is what I know in my heart and from experience. The scriptures were inspired by the Holy Spirit in each author. There are many translations. Even so, for one who seeks the truth with an open heart they will find it. The Holy Spirit is above the translation and can reveal to you the true meaning. Rarely can a person randomly pick up the bible, read it, and understand it.

There are mysteries purposely put in the bible that will only be understood, by those seeking truth and willing to exibit faith. To them these things are revealed. I have been taught over many years how to read & study the word and have learned sooo much and still I have only just scratched the surface. It is inexaustable.

The bible with all its authors do not once conflict with each other. They are of the same spirit. Every answer to every problem in life is in there. We just don't want to take the time to search it or out hearts. When we are reading the word, God is dealing with us, stirring us as he is revealing things to us.

Sometimes we don't want to see it or hear it, because we are afraid of the unknown or of getting hurt (truth is scary sometimes) . Or we don't have an additude of humility before the Lord & his word. As soon as this happens the shop closes up & the process ceases because our Father never forces anything on us. It is our choice to believe. We then get frustrated and usually seek a quick fix.

humility is key

Answer 3

This could take more than yahoo for me to explain. I'll start with the fact that where it says word it should actually say plan. It is the Greek word logos meaning "something said including the thoughts" by implication "a topic or subject of discourse" also "reasoning with the mental faculties and motive" It is translated from the Hebrew word dabar which means the revealed will of YHWH, the plan and purpose for mankind. This according to Thayers Lexicon and The Interpreters Dictionary of The Bible. Proper names included it would be in the book of Yahchanan ben Zabdyah (those names actually have meaning unlike john) chapter 1 verses 1-4 In the beggining was the plan of Yahweh, and the plan was with Yahweh, and the plan was Yahweh's. The same was in the beggining with Yahweh. All things were done according to it and without it nothing was done that was done. In this plan was life and that life was the light to mankind. Also, properly put verse 14 says "According to this plan flesh was created; and dwelling among us, and we beholding his glory the glory of the begotten son of the only Father, full of honor and truth. edit: Where Terry says Collossians 1:16 the word through is actually to say "on account of him" As to his rant about Revelations 3:14, yes it says first. What he didn't tell you is that many sources say that the word perfected is left out. So it properly says ..."the first perfected of Yahweh.", which means he was the first man to be perfect, not he wass there in the beggining with Yahweh and His plan.

Answer 4

It is like with Islam - they claim it was dictated by 'God' to them. But wait, when you hear the whole story - it goes something like this -- Sure, it was first told to Mohammed, but it was not written down at the time, what happened was - it was Mohammed's followers were concerned about it not being written down at all, that it was at that point in time, that it got started to be written down (many years after the actual events supposedly took place) from what they (the followers) could remember, that Mohammed told them.
The question now becomes - now how did Mohammed remember all that he was told (directly by/from God)? A normal person does not have such a photographic memory, to remember everything precisely - so how can Muslims be sure, they got the message/information delivered to them accurately?

It is exactly the same with the Christians (and Jews too) with their religious text. How can they be sure it is authentic and accurate? Their problem is much worse than the Muslims --- because it is many generations later - they have their text, and they don't have any sources close to the original source, at all.
The sore point with Christianity, is with the text about Jesus being written down, long after the time in which Jesus lived.
The problem is even worse with Old Testament text - how can anyone be sure of the accuracy of that text?
Rely upon the Jews being accurate with their text?

Answer 5

I've always wondered the same thing. History tells us that the gospels were passed by word of mouth for several hundred years before any of it was written down. And then once it was, parts were added and removed by men who wanted to portray their personal beliefs, not the entire thing in as accurate a way as possible.

The fact that the gospels were passed on verbally for so long and that there was definitely some type of editorial process involved seems to indicate to me that it's ridiculous to assume that God's words were recorded accurately, word for word... I mean, hell, has anyone here ever played "Telephone" before? Remember how badly distorted the simplest message could get after being passed by only a handful of people? Now imagine that, only magnified by centuries of retellings.

And while everyone interprets the Bible differently, how can anyone claim to know what God said on any given subject if the exact words aren't correct?

Answer 6

.A good study bible even has the comparison of different editions like KJ and the NIV.There have been minor translation mistakes in the past , but nothing sever.Many have tried to prove its a false book etc etc but all have failed right up to today . The history of the Jew or Israel and the Hebrews is exact to present times and all the warnings are there also and the prophecy so if that was false might as well throw the whole book out .

Answer 7

Well, I don't think the Bible is the word of God, but I know many people think it is, and I've found that there is no sense in arguing with them. It will get you nowhere.
Also, my favorite verse in the Bible says: the letter kills and the spirit gives life 2 Corinthians 3:6. To me, that actually nullifies any Bible argument you might have, as those arguments are over the letters in it, not the spirit of it. And, if you're wondering what the "spirit" is, it's something you have to feel, kind of like sense what the writers were about.

Answer 8

Humans have been claiming to be gods or to have a direct connection with gods since time began. This is just a way for people to feel special - to claim to be chosen by god, or to have the word of god given to them.

Of course, it was just an ancient man (propbably not a women, given society of the times) writing down some oral traditions, embellishing in places, and then the stories got stuck together in the canon. But they are just that: stories.

Answer 9

The Bible authenticates itself. Its prophesies written hundreds of years before they actual happened come to pass. That's why the Dead Sea Scrolls (circa 200 BC) are important in that they authenticated the 10th century Jewish Mazoretic Texts almost word for word. The 1000's of Greek New Testament (2nd and 3rd century) Alexandrian manuscripts almost match word for word with the 7th and 10th century Byzantine texts. The Bible is also authenticated archaeologically, historically, geographically, philosophically.
It is 66 books written by 40 authors over 1700 years and it maintains common theme and message throughout.

Answer 10

First off, good question, and I'm not offended :) Secondly, the original bible would have been in Hebrew. There are multiple translations of the bible in English that are translated directly from the original Hebrew(of which the NASB is the most literal). In a direct translation, there really wouldn't be anything lost. If you think you're missing something, however, you can always learn Hebrew and read the bible in it's original form.