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1 | People want answers! | Prov 3:5 | Aixen7z4 | 107566 | ||
The problem is old, and current, I think. One must believe that people want answers and that they come to places like this for answers. We should be grateful for the plurality of responders, but queries like this, and the disappearance of the questioner, should remind us of the importance of finding agreement. It is easy to disagree. It is hard work to speak the same thing. But that is what we are called to do. So, "I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment". Even now someone is being tempted to explain away the problem. By all appearances, however, we get some satisfaction from knowing that we are right and someone else is wrong. But we should keep in mind what such a divergence of opinions does to one who is new in the faith or otherwise unlearned. For the sake of such people we should spare no effort in reconciling the Scriptures and giving clear answers. The present response is based on 1 Corinthians 1:10 and I trust that anyone responding will make an effort to incorporate that verse in their reply. There may be other passages that seem to contradict it, but we know they don’t. Let us try to put our answers together, for the sake of those who need to know. |
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2 | People want answers! | Prov 3:5 | EdB | 107574 | ||
Aixen7z4 Actually this is the biggest problem many of see on this forum, bad or confusing information. Without a moderator to filter out the junk and with no summarization of a thread one is left to pick through the junk and trash for an answer. That is why some of us come down on posters that keep posting junk and nonsense on this forum. I would hope all new Christians would be encouraged to go to their Bible rather than this forum for answers. EdB |
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3 | Authoritative answers? | Prov 3:5 | Aixen7z4 | 107644 | ||
It is such a good idea, though. One would think that the originators would be willing to make some slight adjustments in order to accomplish the goal. The idea, as I understand it, is that someone should be able to go to any verse in the Bible and see what questions and comments have been made on it. Even here one would hope that a slight change can be made, to allow people to reference a passage (a range of verses) rather than a single verse. The idea of having monitors has been suggested, and it is one that might be considered by the owners. Obviously there are some who would oppose the idea and even try to prevent it from getting to the decision makers for consideration. They want everyone to be free to say almost anything and unless it crosses some line (of vulgarity or obscenity, I guess) it is allowed to stand. There are some who come down on certain types of posts, yes, but it seems to be almost another law of the jungle, where the strong hound the weak and run them off. Meanwhile, all the posts remain. We do not even know if the original intent was mischief or if their problem was timidity. Yet, the owners want a growing commentary on the Bible. I am sure they also wanted an accurate translation of the Bible. Why not have a commentary which is useful and reliable? At least, let it not be confusing. In reading the threads even a neophyte is forced to either agree with one side or to throw his hands up in frustration and maybe, as in this case, depart in confusion. Of course, there are those who like it the way it is, and are glad to make up their own mind or agree with the kings of the jungle. But how can the owners of this forum be confident that they have given folks the truth? It may be good to let the experts work together and give us one set of renderings. But someone does not have to proffer credentials in order to be allowed to pontificate here. Nor is anyone disqualified for asking silly or useless questions. Criticisms are given, but they go both ways. Error stands with truth. The purpose of this forum is a noble one. I wonder if there is anyone who thinks it is being realized. But not really, I am sure there are those who think so. But in my heart there is an ache for people such as inmyheart who come by looking for answers and then move on. Or maybe they do not move on. I see that that person went on to decide who were giving the right answers and who were wrong. It has been pointed out that they were espousing a particular doctrine and that they had gotten into a huff when they were confronted. At one point they are listed among those are “very knowledgeable of the Word and very spirit filled”. What’s all of that about? The person who came on as a learner had decided that he was an expert after all, and others were recognizing his as such. Again the law of the jungle. One can work one’s way up the food chain. I am aware that there are those who wish that Aixen would move on. But he comes back to plead again with his brethren, moved by some spirit that leads him to notes like the one that began this chain. As he said, there is an apparent need for authoritative answers somewhere. Why not here? At a Bible publisher’s, why not here? He has suggested that there is a need for agreement among those giving answers. Not that they have to give one answer. Not that their answers will represent one denominational viewpoint. Everyone must be aware that there is a group here whose members support each other. And they give good, Biblical answers. This in spite of having come from different backgrounds. I think it is the same for Bible translators. I suggest that this program be set up so that only those people (those judged to be sound in doctrine, apt to teach, etc.) can provide answers. Everyone else should be limited to asking questions. As always, anyone can preface his question with statements or opinions. But in the end, unless he belongs to that select group, he should have to fill out the question box. That way, visitors will know that his statements are not authoritative, but the group will answer his/her question. In the end, it seems that we need to not only talk about the Bible but also to practice the Bible. And where in the Bible is there this kind of free-for-all exchange of ideas? There have been prophets, and apostles, and elders. There were also false prophets and false apostles, but they were not allowed to write and publish their writings as scripture. They were also not allowed to add notes to the scriptures. Why shouldn’t Bible publishes take the same care today? OK. I know there is an answer. There is a counterpoint to everything that has been said here. But there are also inmyhearts coming on. They could have searched the Bible for themselves, but they are coming here. I think they are looking for clear answers. |
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4 | Authoritative answers? | Prov 3:5 | kalos | 107645 | ||
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5 | Authoritative answers? | Prov 3:5 | Aixen7z4 | 107646 | ||
Sigh! You may say that the question is "Why is it that the poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly"? Specifically, does this apply to spiritual riches as well? Otherwise, why is it that those who are looking for spiritual information have to beg so much for it. Souls are perishing for lack of knowledge. Instead of turning any of these into an argument (to say that the case has been misstated), please give some slight consideration to the long post preceding this, and consider how this forum might better serve the needs of the person who started this thread. |
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