(November 2, 2016 at 2:56 pm)Emzap Wrote:(November 2, 2016 at 1:57 pm)Jörmungandr Wrote: Why do you believe the bible is true?
I believe the Bible is true because I believe in the God spoken about in the Bible. I have experience the power of God, and He has transformed my life.
I'm happy for you. That is always a good thing.
Quote:There is a verse that says that all Scripture (the Bible) is God-breathed, which means that it is inspired by God.
Circular reasoning.
Quote:Also, looking objectively at the New Testament as a historical document, It was written close to the time of the events it talks about, and the earliest copy we have found is within 30 years of the original writing.
Agreed.
Quote:There are 5800 historical copies found, and the accuracy compared to the originals is incredible.
...but we don't have the originals?!
Quote: The New Testament as a historical document is historically reliable, which is a good reason to me to believe in it.
Debatable, but we'll leave it for now.
Quote: Internally, it is consistent, even though there are many writers who contributed to the overall Bible who wrote over a long period of time.
Answer me this, is Genesis a literal or allegorical story?
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