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NASB | 1 John 1:1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life-- |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:1 [I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life [the One who existed even before the beginning of the world, Christ]-- |
Subject: Who really wrote the bible? for a friend |
Bible Note: God uses human writers. I think you are right: that God used his followers, inspiring them by the Holy Spirit. Other people have posted texts that show the inspired part. (See also Hebrews 4:12) It might also be useful to look at scriptures that show the obedient writing of the faithful. Here are just a few. I would be interested in other scriptures that shed light on the process of inspired writing. Psalm 45:1-3. The talent and skill of the writer, moved by God. Luke 1:1-4. Shows a "historian" researching the testimonies of witnesses. I Corinthian 7:10,12. Paul writes a letter. He makes a distinction between his own instruction, and an instruction from the mouth of Jesus. (Not to say that both are not inspired... it is just interesting that he makes this distinction.) Revelation 1-3. A revelation given to John, being swept up in a visionary experiece, and being told to write it down faithfully. I think it is a beautiful testimony to God's love for humanity, that so many authors were used -- across so many centuries. The result is an eternal Book that shines light onto every experience. |