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Bible Question:
Hello Keli, I am just wanting to clarify by what you meant when you wrote that "Lutherans, Methodists and Non-Denominational all use the same collection of Books (called the 'canon') that they consider inspired from God."? Are you referring to the traditional 66 combined OT/NT books of the Christian Bible as what they use? I think I understand what you are trying to convey, it's just that it appears that you are saying that the Catholics, Protestants, and the others you mentioned use 3 separate bibles. To my knowledge, yes, the Catholics and some cults if you will have either added to the traditional 66 books known as the canon compiled in one so called Bible, or have a whole separate book they use in addition to the Bible, e.g. Book Of Mormon. What separates the traditional Christian Denominations to my knowledge is doctrine, not what bible they use. I believe that the 66 OT/NT books of the bible are the ONLY inspired word of God. Even though I personally am more bias towards the New American Standard Bible, primarily because it is a most literal and accurate, word for word translation, I also really like the New international Version, even though it is a combination of literalism, and thought for thought, also known as a dynamic equivalent, as it is very readable, especially for a younger person. I recommend parallel study with a literal, word for word translation such as the NASB, however of course the most important thing is to choose a translation (canon) that you will actually read. Thank you for reading my question and thoughts on this topic. God bless you!! C.S. |
Bible Answer: Dear C.S., May I borrow wordings from our brother Doc as below: "There is an unwritten convention on the forum to use the "Question" button only when addressing the forum as a whole. Follow-up questions and comments addressed to individuals should use the "Note" button. (The individual being addressing will receive automatic notification.) This practice keeps the home page available for those asking questions of the forum members as a whole." Shalom Azure |