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1 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman | 15175 | ||
"after you have concluded what the passage says . . . consult a commentary or outside source . . . to insure you haven't arrived in left field." Consult a commentary to insure you haven't arrived in left field! That's the best idea I've read all day. Could that be what various posters have repeatedly tried to get across for the last six months? Yes. |
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2 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | EdB | 15186 | ||
Radioman your obviously very enthusiastic over this subject, which is good. However I think most of the debate over the “experts” focused more on conflicting experts. Some people seem to think since you author a book you’re an “expert”, however I think we have all read some pure trash at one time or another written by an “expert”. | ||||||
3 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman | 15302 | ||
EdB: As has been said before, the fact that the 'experts' don't agree on every last little point is proof that they are not hatching one giant conspiracy for the purpose of deceiving and defrauding the reading public. The fact that evangelical authors of Bible reference books generally agree on the essentials is proof that each of them is not off on a separate planet doing his own thing. Ed, I honestly do not mean you when I say this: I agree that some seem to think that anyone who gets a book published is an expert. It is also true that: 1) None of these publishers is infallible, but Zondervan, Nelson, Moody Press, Foundation Publications, etc. do not publish books written by fools, ignoramuses, kooks, crackpots, cultists, etc. None of us will agree with every last word published by the above named publishers. But, the publishers have a reputation for sound doctrine and reliability to uphold. When they publish a book, they don't intentionally publish trash. 2) There are also some people who seem to think that since you author a book, the book is automatically trash and its author subject to suspicion. 3) I think that with some, and again, Ed, please believe me, I do NOT mean you when I say this. But, some of our chronic expert bashers are motivated by envy, a contrary and excessively critical spirit, or just plain ego -- arrogance and ignorance wherein they are wiser in their own eyes than 100 recognized authors and teachers. Take no personal offense, Ed, for none was intended. While I may not always agree with everything you write, I most certainly do believe you are a decent and honorable man, one deserving of my respect. Radioman |
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4 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | EdB | 15385 | ||
Radioman I took no offense at all. Your right in everything you said and I agree with it. However there are two things we must remember. Most books are written to make money and some authors have found that political correctness, popular subjects, and controversial subjects have a tendency to make more money. They therefore write about these subjects and in some cases ill treat the truth. The other point is religious books are written by men trying to explain God, they do this with their preconceived opinions, biases and prejudices. Also anytime the created tries to explain the creator it is found lacking at best and often laughable. I have many favorite experts, men that I trust and rely on to provide sound and Biblically correct answers. However even they are discounted when they attempt to put words in God’s mouth. As is the case so often when men try to reason a passage that seems to be unjust or prejudicial when viewed from a human perspective. I think it is these passages that are most disputed here in the forum. Therefore many times people seem to be in “conflict” with the experts when in fact they are merely offering another opinion. |
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