does the bible have a central theme?.
there seems to be a general consensus throughout christian religions that there is a consistent theme throughout the bible.
the seeming evidence of a theme coming from a collection of books written by over 40 different authors over a period of 1500 years is what givse credence to the claim that the bible is an inspired literary work.
Any author writing a contemporary book would likely flop if he did the same.
I disagree. Look at political authors who openly criticize the American people of today while strongly
supporting there viewpoint of what the founding fathers meant when writing the constitution. It will
rally the people who agree with the message. the same holds true with the bible.
anybody going or who can give us the noolite hot from the gb a$$?.
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Hmmmm Morning worship on video for all to see. Seems like that's where many of the
GB slip up and share too much info. Of course they will probably edit the recording before
they air. They really want everyone just hanging on to every little thing they say.
leaving the university with my degree!.
exams are finished and it's just a matter of days before i walk.. i was certainly stressed about doing this.
i'm older than my classmates and armageddon was sooooo close!
Well done Billy. This is inspiration for me. I've been considering going to college myself.
does the bible have a central theme?.
there seems to be a general consensus throughout christian religions that there is a consistent theme throughout the bible.
the seeming evidence of a theme coming from a collection of books written by over 40 different authors over a period of 1500 years is what givse credence to the claim that the bible is an inspired literary work.
Take 40,50,66 even, murder mystery books by different authors written at different times.
You wanna find a central theme eh? Let me think! That's it! Got it.
Ooh I like that galaxie. And that should work for murder mystery books written over sever hundred years.
Im going to think on this one.
does the bible have a central theme?.
there seems to be a general consensus throughout christian religions that there is a consistent theme throughout the bible.
the seeming evidence of a theme coming from a collection of books written by over 40 different authors over a period of 1500 years is what givse credence to the claim that the bible is an inspired literary work.
Designs
Its true. When you do not use the other books of the NT to explain each other you can see that there
objectives are very different. And the stories dont alway match. Luke tried to convince its readers that
there is unity in the Church. Paul seems to always try to convince he is not taking direction from anybody.
Leaving Quietly
The JW's are not the only religion to say the Bibles central theme is the Kingdom. But all of them are just
trying to make sense of what's there because they feel they are inspired writings.
does the bible have a central theme?.
there seems to be a general consensus throughout christian religions that there is a consistent theme throughout the bible.
the seeming evidence of a theme coming from a collection of books written by over 40 different authors over a period of 1500 years is what givse credence to the claim that the bible is an inspired literary work.
Witness my Fury
No I have not read Karen Armstrongs The Bible - The Biography for starters. Thank you for the recommendation. Our discussion is not about translation or whether scholors have the originals. Right now I'm focusing on inspiration.
On the Way Out
Good points. each writer just builds on the core beliefs of the Torah. (All written by one author we're told) and yes the inconsistancies seemed to be ignored or explained away. And what about all the writings that we never get to see because they were not preserved but we're referenced in the Bible. Apparently the writer thought they were important enough to mention.
just got an email from elder sharing illustration from assembly.
the holy spirit does not seem to be in control as it supposedly was in the 1st century.
it's just lube now.
The illustration does not match what the bible reveals about how God uses holy spirit.
Well said. It weakens the Holy Spirit to be nothing more than a coping mechanism.
just shows they are not directed by an awesome power.
Well maybe now once the depression sets in she will begin to eat more and get some meat on those skinny bones.
anybody going or who can give us the noolite hot from the gb a$$?.
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Thank you for these great inside scoops.
anybody going or who can give us the noolite hot from the gb a$$?.
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Absalom: I'm more afraid of my family that I'm sitting with. They are very pro WT
Nothing shouts "cult" quite like being afraid of being yourself with your own family!
Wow is that ever true! It's a CULTure of fear.
