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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: Hi C.S. Thank you for your response, and clarification. I was purposefully trying to keep my post at an elementary level, so I suspected that there would be follow-ups. Yes, I was '...referring to the traditional 66 combined OT/NT books of the Christian Bible...' as you understood. Yes, The RCC church uses a different Canon, but the 66 inspired Books are essentially the same. Thank you for your comment on the Book of Mormon, -I knew some Mormons when I lived near Salt Lake City, but did not know much about their beliefs back then. The JWs use their own Bible, at least in my eyes. Because when the inspired Word tells us in John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The JW Bible mistranslates the ending and actually says, 'and the word was a god." So I see this as a contradictory translation. I completely agree with your statement that, "What separates the traditional Christian Denominations to my knowledge is doctrine, not what bible they use." My Dad's church says they are non-denominational, yet they practice infant baptism and some other 'hold-overs' from the Roman Catholic Church. I do not see biblical evidence to support this doctrine, but I do not believe it to be a divisive issue. They use the same Bible as my church, but just read things a little differently and hey, were only human. The 66 Books are accepted by thousands of Christian denominations as the inspired Word of God, and that is what is important. The particular translation is less important, because this is the additional efforts that are done by men, and we are strongly urged to pray before reading or studying God's Word -so that the Holy Spirit may reveal to us the message that God is trying to convey. Thank you for sharing your additional thoughts, may our Lord bless you as you serve Him. keliy |