The idea is not that any part of the Bible, in any version, is false. It is
that all are true but from different perspectives, dependant upon the
translation and understanding of the one that has "re-written" the scripture
into language and context that is to be understood by those of that time.
Again, truth will prevail, but each of us may use a version of the Bible
which best leads that person to a better understanding of the truth.
Don P
-----Original Message-----
From: asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu [mailto:asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu]On
Behalf Of Troy Elliott Eckhardt
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 9:26 PM
To: asa@calvin.edu
Subject: Re: Troy's two cents
Don, I see your point. We should find the good in whatever we come across.
However, I do not think God left us stranded with scripture only partially
filled with truth. I don't believe that we are forced to pick the true from
the false when studying the word of God.
Additionally, Jonestown punch was mostly Kool-Aide.
Troy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Perrett" <don.perrett@verizon.net>
To: "ASA Forum List" <asa@calvin.edu>
Cc: "Jim Eisele" <jeisele@starpower.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 4:18 PM
Subject: RE: Troy's two cents
> I would agree with Jim's statements. In everything there is truth. Even a
> well construed lie must have truth in order to be believable. If one
> understands this premise, then it must be true that all versions of the
> bible and interpretations made must hold some truth. The question should
be
> which holds greater truth. Two people can come to the same conclusion from
> different points of view, but it is the conclusion that is important, not
on
> which beach one stands.
> Don P
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu [mailto:asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu]On
> Behalf Of Jim Eisele
> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 10:04 AM
> To: spamfilter@BizTaxPros.com
> Cc: asa@calvin.edu
> Subject: Re: Troy's two cents
>
>
> Troy writes
>
> >e) I believe that the original autographs of scripture were inspired by
> God.
> >I believe that they are completely authoritative. I also believe that
they
> >have been destroyed. Not one shred of any of it remains. If God did not
> >preserve his word, then he is a liar and a fruitcake, and I want no part
of
> >him. (Psalm 12:6-7). If he did preserve his word, then it is here. Now
> >where is it? I have made my choice. If you don't like my choice, lump it,
> >or blow it out your ear for all I care.
>
> Troy, I see no constructive value in your last statement.
>
> Why would God have wasted the NIV, NASB, NKJV, RSV, etc. etc. etc. etc.
> etc. people's time? Not to mention all foreign translations.
>
> Jim
>
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