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NASB | Hebrews 1:1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 1:1 God, having spoken to the fathers long ago in [the voices and writings of] the prophets in many separate revelations [each of which set forth a portion of the truth], and in many ways, |
Subject: The dream was from God? |
Bible Note: Mark, I will attempt to satisfy your curiosity. You ask how I can say that the Bible is THE source which defines our relationship with God and by means of which we are led into a right relationship with Him through the Lord Jesus Christ. I can say that because that is exactly and precisely what the Scriptures teach, a generous sample of which I included in my post. Your citation of Paul in Romans 1:20 does not negate anything I have said about Scripture. A careful reading of this verse in context shows that Paul is speaking of the invisible attributes of God as being clearly seen and understood by His creative power; it is a powerful attestation to the existence and might of God as manifested by the things that He has made. The psalmist said that the heavens declare God's glory and the earth his handiwork. But all the glories of God's creation cannot lead us to a saving knowledge of God. Through nature we exult in the greatness of God; it is only through his Word that we come to know His plan for our redemption....... You observe that "our relationship starts when we say yes to God (and no to sin) not yes to the Bible." Where, then, do we learn enough about God and who He is to be able to say anything to Him? Where do we learn about sin and its consequences? If our knowledge about these things comes not from God's word, whence then does it come? --Hank |