Denying the plain words of scripture now? Mark 16:16 is in every single Bible I’ve ever read, including the ones I used as an evangelical (NIV and KJV included).
What other passages are we free to ignore as non-inspired?
Then you go on further to deny the plain words of scripture. This is our clue that you’re no longer to be taken seriously. Conversation over. Godspeed, FRiend.
What other passages are we free to ignore as non-inspired?"
Look carefully at the printed text. Most of the Bibles I own will bracket Mark 16:9 through 20 and state that the oldest mss. omit these verses. It is not me, my FRiend. I certainly don't want to ignore real Scripture. Just want to read real Scripture. Are you actually a snake handler?
Check also John 7:53 - 8:11. The so-called woman taken in sin is apparently an add-on to the real thing. I am looking at a Zondervan NIV and the margin says, "(The most reliable early manuscripts omit John 7:53 - 8:11)"
Then you go on further to deny the plain words of scripture. This is our clue that you’re no longer to be taken seriously. Conversation over. Godspeed, FRiend.
Far be it from me to deny the plain meaning of Scripture. I am simply following the argument of the writers and letting them tell us their story, the inspired (God-breathed) story, of redemption. Your system relies upon layers of men in pointy hats and bathrobes. Ours relies upon God, alone.
The conversation may be over, here. But, if God is pursuing you for your rescue, He will chase you to the ends of the earth. The Holy Spirit's wind blows where it will and no one can stop Him or resist His will. Grace to you, my FRiend.