A small thanks to the resident Theists..

[Godscreated]

Hey GC, I have a question. You can answer if you'd like, or ignore it if you'd rather.

If the Bible is the unerring word of god, then why is much of it so open to interpretation and debate? One would think such a perfect being would leave nothing to chance, especially his holy book.

I don't know about you, but when I read an instruction booklet, l prefer it to know what it's telling me.

God wants use to rely on Him for our answers, being omniscient He can guide us to truth in His word. There's nothing wrong with His word, it's humans that make the controversies, people have a desire to be better or know more than others (self righteous). Instead of listening to God's revelation of His word, they want to have their own revelation for their own idea, whether it be to tear down God's word or to look like they know more than others. The Bible is far more than instruction book, it is a guide through life with revelation coming through His word to use as we need it, either for one's own life or to help teach others. The deeper understanding of God's word is for Christians to learn more about God as the relationship deepens.

GC