Here’s my issue with the whole translation/mistranslation argument. I am not naive enough to think that translating text from one language to another is all linear. Languages are complex. Translation always adds and takes away. This is indicative of a human effort to translate text from one language to another. However, the biblical text of Christianity is alledgely god’s very own words.
Most Christians would say that god inspired the bible to be written. As in, he guided the scribe’s hands and whispered the words into their ears. It may seem obtuse, but if an omnipotent god inspired his words to be written, why did he fumble the translation thereof? If his words are so important, why did he leave it up to man? That’s a sure fire way to confuse things.
The Bible isn’t the literal word of God, but is doctrinally infallible by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
With translations, basically all important doctrine gets preserved. The KJV made a few mistakes but they were rather trivial and not doctrinally affective.
There is a philosophy of “word for word” and “thought for thought”. Both are correct. The Bible has also been very well preserved, which we know through textual criticism.
I didn’t downvote you. Homie don’t do that.
The Bible isn’t the literal word of God, but is doctrinally infallible by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
A couple things:
John 10:30-38: I and my Father are one.
There is, at least in Christian circles, only one God. There can only be one omnipotent God. He is everything else by default. The Holy Spirit must be some personification of God, yet still God. I mean God the Father, God The Son and God the Holy spirit. God being the common thread. I’m not sure how that all works tho.I get the egg thing but usually one says ‘egg yolk, egg white, egg shell’. Plus when we are talking about an egg, we realize it’s not a senescent being that’s been around for infinity, that claims to be God. Kind of the same, but kind of not.
Additionally, speaking to the bible not being the literal word of God, I think a profound number of Christians would love to have word with you. If it’s not the literal word of God, then how do you test it’s accuracy. Lots of religious texts have been very well preserved. If the bible isn’t the lieral word of God, then maybe you don’t really know whether your future is in eternal reward.
However, if you do know, then I’d be keen to know how you know. Because so far, no one I’ve ever talked to has come up with a good solid reason why they know sans circular reasoning. Also, what is your theology, your religious background,
I didn’t downvote you either. I think I was agreeing with you.
The Trinity cannot be explained by metaphors. Seems you’ve discovered that. It’s unlike any created thing.
If it’s not the literal word of God, then how do you test it’s accuracy. Lots of religious texts have been very well preserved. If the bible isn’t the lieral word of God, then maybe you don’t really know whether your future is in eternal reward.
I believe Jesus was a historical person and actually rose from the dead, and is in fact God. So I believe everything He taught is correct, as well as those He ordained (His apostles) and those He referred to (the old testament)
Also, what is your theology Reformed
Your religious background I was only baptised last year. So still learning.
