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My position is that everyone is subject to error, especially those who interpret privately. This is in agreement with Paul's statement to keep the tradition through words and epistles.

But I thought you have said that in Paul's time THE TRADITION was full blown Judaism.

Then you are saying that the Book of Enoch is God's word? Why is it not in the canon?

No, I'm saying that that sentence in the Bible is God's word. If the full Book of Enoch was reproduced in the Bible, then that would be a different story, but it isn't. I quote from scripture all the time. That doesn't make my whole post God's word.

FK: "We know that it came from God if it is in the Bible."

And how do we know that?

Alright, "I and other Bible-believing Christians" know it. :) The Bible claims it is from God, and internal/external tests show that it is. Ultimately, Holy Spirit confirms God's word for us so that we can know it.

FK: "It seems fairly implausible to me that God would create an error-filled Bible (that winds up in men's hands) for the purpose of flawed men coming in later to repair it."

And how do you know it's not part of God's "plan?" If it is happening, isn't it God's will according to the Reformed theology?

The keys words are "for the purpose". First, for God to proceed as you suggest would be to admit error on its face. I don't think that the Bible ever shows that happening. Second, if He committed error for the purpose of man repairing His error, then He would be raising man up above Himself, thus showing His need for man's help. Also something He never does according to the Bible.

However, it certainly is, for whatever reason, God's plan for some men to think they are worthy to repair God's errors. He allowed it to happen by choosing not to protect them against their own aggrandizement.

Kosta: My position is that everyone is subject to error, especially those who interpret privately. This is in agreement with Paul's statement to keep the tradition through words and epistles.

FK: But I thought you have said that in Paul's time THE TRADITION was full blown Judaism.

St. Paul said "stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us." [2 Thes 2:15] He was specifically referring to his gospel [v. 14] .

I don't think he was refering to Judaism. I tink you are confusing another issue.

No, I'm saying that that sentence in the Bible is God's word

Ok.

That doesn't make my whole post God's word.

I thought God is in control of your life. Are you now saying He is not?

FK: "We know that it came from God if it is in the Bible."

Kosta: And how do we know that?

FK: The Bible claims it is from God

Oh, boy, if I have ever seen circular reasoning! This one is a keeper, Forest Keeper! :)