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I will abide and refrain from posting again for a bit...because I am not completely sure of what we're looking for...
There is absolutely no question that name calling is out of place in a Christian forum....and I hope I have not been guilty of that..
I may have said somethingh referring to "unbelievers", but this was in no way intended as derogatory..."Bible study" implies Christianity, and those that do not believe the Bible are obviously...unbelievers..
As far as polite debate, I believe it can only strengthen the Christian who believes the Bible to be the word of God.
" Study to show thyself approved unto God,a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ....2 Timothy 2:15
I believe that according to this advice by God, through Timothy, we SHOULD discuss, examine and ruminate upon the Scriptures.
We should examine every new "version" and all old versions in a true BIBLE STUDY...
In fact, we should have done that for ourselves before deciding what version (or per-version) we were going to use as authoritative.
As far as extra-Biblical (including blogs) sources...since this is a BIBLE STUDY...they should be respected only insofar as they agree with the BIBLE...
The very next verse...2Tim 2:16 says..." But shun profane and vain babblings; for they will increase unto more ungodliness..."
So folks; I will bide a bit...until I see how this whole thing "shakes out".
God bless you all...Ironglow
There is absolutely no question that name calling is out of place in a Christian forum....and I hope I have not been guilty of that..
I may have said somethingh referring to "unbelievers", but this was in no way intended as derogatory..."Bible study" implies Christianity, and those that do not believe the Bible are obviously...unbelievers..
As far as polite debate, I believe it can only strengthen the Christian who believes the Bible to be the word of God.
" Study to show thyself approved unto God,a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ....2 Timothy 2:15
I believe that according to this advice by God, through Timothy, we SHOULD discuss, examine and ruminate upon the Scriptures.
We should examine every new "version" and all old versions in a true BIBLE STUDY...
In fact, we should have done that for ourselves before deciding what version (or per-version) we were going to use as authoritative.
As far as extra-Biblical (including blogs) sources...since this is a BIBLE STUDY...they should be respected only insofar as they agree with the BIBLE...
The very next verse...2Tim 2:16 says..." But shun profane and vain babblings; for they will increase unto more ungodliness..."
So folks; I will bide a bit...until I see how this whole thing "shakes out".
God bless you all...Ironglow