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NASB | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God's will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; |
Bible Question: I've been asked a number of moral questions recently (specifically about homosexuality) and was told to only use the Gospels as support. The logic was that the "letters" may be colored by the views of the "author" (even admitting that the true Author was God, it was suggested that the human author's views would have gotten in there). Any suggestions on how to respond? |
Bible Answer: Well, one way you could respond is by showing how the author's opinion also got into the Gospels- does this make what is said invalid? As you suggested....it is supposed to be the inspired word of God... It is curious though that letters are used to such an extent, after all they are adressing very specific events that were taking place in the early church...do we ignore them because of that...obviously not...but my opinion is that you must ask yourself a question: Are the gospels incomplete without the later writings? If your answer is yes then refer to the later writings. If your answer is no, which by the way is my humble opinion,then we must follow Jesus's words first....men's words second. |