I am no theologian, therefore the pitfalls of such sometimes pass me by. As I studied... I have found Christ used scripture in the desert and with those who knew it best. However, I find little value in arguing word for word, it is a trap at the most, an intellectual... Um pissing contest at worst. However from the first book to the last, it defines our relationship with Christ and with others.. In that order. Of all the times The Bible took my breath away, consoled and delighted me.. I will keep it. This philosophical back and forth spans centuries, it does not feed the hungry, touch the untouchable. Christ did that and so much more. He is my example.. I am not to blame if some hard heart sees two words in The Bible as foolish. I will certainly plant truthful seeds in love and let God open the eyes.
Thanks, that was a very well thought out response to the question at at mom.
Sadly, in my many back and forth comments I may have come off as supporting the idea that Christianity could be fine without the Bible. However, like you the Word gives me comfort and I gain knowledge that is beyond anything else. We need the Word, or God would not have blessed us with it.
That being said, Christianity would have survived and thrived without it, but we would not be nearly as informed as we are with it. Also, I do not believe that Christianity would have influenced secular society as much with out it. After all, our very constitution is based upon the beliefs encompassed within the pages of the bible.
Mankind as a whole probably still be living in the dark ages without it, because it was the very idea of spreading the word to the masses that gave rise to the printing press. It was the ability of the common man to read the word that fueled the reformation also.
Along with the Renaissance and the reformation, mankind was catapulted into the modern age we are now enjoying. So for many reasons I thank God every day that I have the bible to open up.