tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post3180033926974336345..comments2023-12-25T19:55:38.774-06:00Comments on A Disciple's Thoughts: The Inerrancy of the BibleTerry Laudetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17725093818552655944noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post-9398739881560482292009-05-15T13:13:00.000-06:002009-05-15T13:13:00.000-06:00DMH,
Thanks for the question. It deserves a good ...DMH,<br />Thanks for the question. It deserves a good answer, so I will post a response within a few days. Since I'm not a scholar, my response may disappoint you because of its simplicity, but I will do my best to explain why I came to believe the Scriptures and how that led me to believe in Christ and to become a Christian. <br /><br /><br />I looked at your blog before responding to your comment, and I saw that you have become disillusioned with God (and possibly Christians). I'm not sure that I can help much (especially since I don't know the context of your disillusionment), but I assure you that I will not try to attack you for doubting God and Christianity. If I am unable to help, please keep questioning people who may be more knowledgable.Terry Laudetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17725093818552655944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post-88268677175053214162009-05-15T12:46:00.000-06:002009-05-15T12:46:00.000-06:00"In short, we believe the Bible in its original wr..."In short, we believe the Bible in its original writings to be completely truthful, trustworthy, accurate, and reliable"<br /><br />I used to believe this too. I would've staked my life upon it. I was curious if you believe in the accuracy and trustworthiness of the bible only because that is what it says about itself (i.e. 2 Tim 3:16) or do you have further proof of its reliability? Just because the bible claims itself to be trustworthy, is that enough for you? Thank you for your response.DMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118239374719126257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post-41064178772690255862009-05-15T12:45:00.000-06:002009-05-15T12:45:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.DMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118239374719126257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post-67986269837970134722009-05-10T16:27:00.000-06:002009-05-10T16:27:00.000-06:00Thanks for the comments, Ed and Christy. I apprec...Thanks for the comments, Ed and Christy. I appreciate the thought that you put into it, Ed. And I completely agree with your analysis, Christy. Thanks for taking the time to post a comment here!Terry Laudetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17725093818552655944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post-15101097835836676502009-05-10T08:58:00.000-06:002009-05-10T08:58:00.000-06:00God can NOT lie! AMEN! That's all I need to know....God can NOT lie! AMEN! That's all I need to know.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101046996892349364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206974101759413323.post-61604832842327125882009-05-09T17:32:00.000-06:002009-05-09T17:32:00.000-06:00A pivotal scripture for understanding scripture......A pivotal scripture for understanding scripture...<br /><br />All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness.<br /><br />πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἔλεγχον, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ,<br /><br />πασα adjective - nominative singular feminine<br />pas pas: apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole<br /><br />γραφη noun - nominative singular feminine<br />graphe graf-ay': a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it) -- scripture.<br /><br />θεοπνευστος adjective - nominative singular feminine<br />theopneustos theh-op'-nyoo-stos: divinely breathed in -- given by inspiration of God.<br /><br />και conjunction<br />kai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words<br /><br />ωφελιμος adjective - nominative singular masculine<br />ophelimos o-fel'-ee-mos: helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous -- profit(-able).<br /><br />προς preposition<br />pros pros: a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward<br /><br />διδασκαλιαν noun - accusative singular feminine<br />didaskalia did-as-kal-ee'-ah: instruction (the function or the information) -- doctrine, learning, teaching.<br /><br />προς preposition<br />pros pros: a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward<br /><br />ελεγχον noun - accusative singular masculine<br />elegchos el'-eng-khos: proof, conviction -- evidence, reproof.<br /><br />προς preposition<br />pros pros: a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward<br /><br />επανορθωσιν noun - accusative singular feminine<br />epanorthosis ep-an-or'-tho-sis: a straightening up again, i.e. (figuratively) rectification (reformation) -- correction.<br /><br />προς preposition<br />pros pros: a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward<br /><br />παιδειαν noun - accusative singular feminine<br />paideia pahee-di'-ah: tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction -- chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.<br /><br />την definite article - accusative singular feminine<br />ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.<br /><br />εν preposition<br />en en: in, at, (up-)on, by, etc.<br /><br />δικαιοσυνη noun - dative singular feminine<br />dikaiosune dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay: equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification -- righteousness.<br /><br /><br />This was the text we looked at in our school Scripture Union group a while ago. The teaching of scripture is moral (i.e. doctrinal - intended to impact upon and improve the way we live. The propositions which give this view weight are linked by the preposition "pros", which serves to intensify the idea of teaching being something which results in uprightness of life by stages:<br /><br /><br />1) teaching - διδασκαλιαν formative instruction, God-breathed... In the beginning GOD spoke to create. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God. Similarly, God speaks to create what he commands. Here is how he does it in a Christian's life.<br />2) reproof - ie pointing out what is going wrong in a life. RED.<br />3) correction - ie putting what is going wrong, right! AMBER.<br />4) building up in righteousness - ie now that the base is secure, actually moving onward. GREEN.<br /><br /><br />Note that it is a circular argument to say that scripture is God-breathed because it says so in scripture. (It is internally contingent, in other words.) This does not mean it is wrong, merely that it is reflexive. Any number of observed situations contain similarly circular sentiments, but may be just as true, even though they aren't susceptible of external verification.<br />EG: I say it is good to be alive. It's good to be alive because I'm saying it is, and I'm alive to say that it's good to be alive... That's not objectively provable either, but it may still be a true statement.Ed de Blieckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677423784583438874noreply@blogger.com