[Forest Keeper]

Does it not worry you that the Bibles that you have are abridged? Does it not worry you that that they may have been abridged for a reason, whether political, or otherwise?

Assuming you are talking about the Deutercanonicals, not really. I have been on FR for about two years now, and Apostolics have quoted thousands of scriptures to me. I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen a quote from the Deuts. I infer that I'm not missing much.

[MarkBsnr]

I have been on FR for about two years now, and Apostolics have quoted thousands of scriptures to me. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen a quote from the Deuts. I infer that I’m not missing much.

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But many of the Reformed brethren have breathlessly informed me that ALL of the Bible is equally valid and important. I’m not sure that dismissing portions of it out of hand would fit with the sainted Calvin’s sonorous pronouncements.

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I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen a quote from the Deuts. I infer that I'm not missing much.

FWIW, Jesus never included them.

Luke 24:44 Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.

I have been on FR for about two years now,...

Pretty exciting two years! I really enjoy your thoughtful analysis.