(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. There is a verse that says that all Scripture (the Bible) is God-breathed, which means that it is inspired by God.
Also, looking objectively at the New Testament as a historical document, It was written close to the time of the events it talks about, and the earliest copy we have found is within 30 years of the original writing. There are 5800 historical copies found, and the accuracy compared to the originals is incredible. The New Testament as a historical document is historically reliable, which is a good reason to me to believe in it. Internally, it is consistent, even though there are many writers who contributed to the overall Bible who wrote over a long period of time.
That quote from Timothy is familiar to me.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
So, the Bible itself commands Literalism and the Bible itself refutes scripture cherry picking. Right ?
(that's a leading question, BTW)
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.