Why You Can Trust the Bible

Does It Contradict Itself?

While some may claim the Bible contradicts itself, has anyone ever shown you an actual example? We have never seen one that could withstand scrutiny.

well then please allow me to do something ground breaking

Should we kill?
Ex. 20:13 Thou shalt not commit murder.
Ex. 32:27 Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, put every man his sword by his side...and slay every man his brother...companion..neighbor.(See also 1 Sam. 6:19; 15:2,3; Num. 15:36)

Should we steal?
Ex. 20:15 Thou shalt not steal. (Lev. 19:13)
Ex. 3:22. And ye shall spoil the Egyptians. (Ex. 12:35-36; Luke 19:29-33)

Is God good or evil?
Psa. 145:9. The Lord is good to all. (Deut. 32:4; James 1:13)
Is. 45:7 I make peace and create evil. I the Lord do all these things. (Lam 3:38; Jer. 18:11; Ezek. 20:25)

Is God Peaceable?
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. (Luke 2:14; Acts 10:36)
Matt. 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth, I came not to send peace, but a sword. (Matt. 10:35-37; Luke 22:36)

here's a good one

When was Jesus crucified?
Mark 15:22 and it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
John 19:14-15 And about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out...crucify him!"

not that I'm really much on bushing the bible, but to make that claim is just ignorant. The Bible isn't a book, it's a library. A collection of books, written by different people. Many of whom never even met. The variance within it is comparable to any other collection of stories written and assembled in a similar manner

Brian I have a feeling it doesn't matter what anyone says, you are going to believe what the guy at the church tells you.

That is OK, but what I can't understand is why you feel the need to continue to try to impress your way on those of us who have already explored and made our descion on it. I studied, and sometimes still study the bible, I just get an entirely different message than you. I find it very vain and presumptous on your part to think that your way, and only your way is the right way.

You are not here to debate, you are not here to learn, you are here to preach.

There is more than one book that was inspired by those who had a very personal relationship with the Spirit. Why don't you just focus on developing your own relationship (and POV, you do alot of cut and paste) and give the rest of us a break from your damn idea of perfection?

Why You Can Trust the Bible - Jehovah's Witnesses Official Web Site

There is another interesting thread somewhere on this debate forum about Science & the Koran.

Reading this piece about the Bible vindicates my view that there is little difference between the two and fewer differences between each's proponents.

Both Biblical and claims made in the Koran can be refuted. Until recently I was of the view "to each his own". But now, giving the clamity being visited on the world by the followers of these two books, I have come to the belief that they MUST be refuted. Politely & with facts.

So I'll go through your posted article after my morning espresso and respond.

Well I have never nor do I personally know anyone who is a Christian that supports any form of violence by those who called themselves Christian. In fact, any form of violence against another person is wrong and does not reflect the love of Jesus. A fair minded person would get the facts before coming to a conclusion.

Well I have never nor do I personally know anyone who is a Christian that supports any form of violence by those who called themselves Christian. In fact, any form of violence against another person is wrong and does not reflect the love of Jesus. A fair minded person would get the facts before coming to a conclusion.

No, I do not believe my thoughts are the only right ones, only that they are right for me.

Sorry many soldiers believe and after taking the oath have to follow orders. My self I still beieve I didn't kill enough NVA in the Nam, as more of my brothers died after I went home. Maybe that is why Jesus, said don't take an oath. But my lifer dad decided for me and being raised around the Army I felt he was right that I do my duty to my country just like todays soldiers for the most part. My first kill later that night I cried as he was a teen if not younger.
But he had an AK-47 pointed at me and it jammed so I got the first shot off and at only 10 paces. I still see his eyes. But I also think if I just killed several more there would have been a few less names on the wall.

The Bible is a horrifically violent document. Both the Old and the New, albeit the Old winning the prize hands down on who is bloodier.

And back to the thread, I believe in the Christian Bible, but don't preach it to others unless asked or to debate a little bit.

And can I ask where is wvpeach?

It would require me to write an article explaining to you both the Old and New Testament, and what its about. You have just gave me a thought...I don't know if or when I will do an article about that, but I will think about it.

Sorry many soldiers believe and after taking the oath have to follow orders. My self I still believe I didn't kill enough NVA in the Nam, as more of my brothers died after I went home. Maybe that is why Jesus, said don't take an oath. But my lifer dad decided for me and being raised around the Army I felt he was right that I do my duty to my country just like todays soldiers for the most part. My first kill later that night I cried as he was a teen if not younger. He had pictures in his helmet o fhis family. Man i tore a family apart. Yet I had to.
But he had an AK-47 pointed at me and it jammed so I got the first shot off and at only 10 paces. I still see his eyes. But I also think if I just killed several more there would have been a few less names on the wall.

Yeah.....I trust that dang old thang, but I don't interpret it literally. I'm CATHOLIC, and I live in TEXAS. Yeah. You betchya.