[weikel]

If God actually wrote it I happen to think its like every other book and written by people. You raise a good point thats its been mistranslated and doctored at some points in history. Plus books were arbritrarily excluded etc. The arguement that the Bible is all true because its the word of god and its the word of god because the Bible says so is circular logic though. I think the historical information in the Bible is mostly accurate as Archaeology has confirmed. Its hard to believe that the Old and New Testaments were written by the same God and I for one don't believe god changes his mind.

[sirchtruth]

The bible is wholly true, I never said it wasn't. It is the Inspired word of God. You can argue only insignificant points about validity, and 99% of that is grammatical error.

The is WAY TOO MUCH historical and verifiable evidence to think any different.

God inspired men to write the Old and New testaments and all of it is true.

[El Cid]

Hi Weikel,

Sorry that this is going to be a hit and run post, but my internet connection is down at home and I was just taking a quick look (i.e., 'feeding my fix') at the freerepublic posts before I took off from work.

If the Bible was under the control of man - then what you say is absolutely reasonable. Who can be sure what is correctly translated after 2000 to 3000 years. But although flesh may fade away - the Word of the Lord last forever.

1 Peter 1
24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.

And certainly read and ponder Psalm 119. God is not impotent, nor sitting disinterested on some throne a gazzillion miles away. He is in control, and He will guard His Word.

[stars & stripes forever]

Take His Word on it....the Old and New Testaments are written by the same God. The New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament...and both show that God is loving, just, merciful and always keeps His Promises.