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Is GOD the Author of the Bible?

Discussion in 'Fundamental Baptist Forum' started by Dr. Bob, Oct 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM.

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  1. Dr. Bob

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    Odd fuss of late on this Forum over red-letter words in the Gospels as being inspired (or must be believed in order to be saved) but all the other writings of Paul, Moses, John, Peter, David, etc, may or may not be inspired or needed for salvation or of somehow lesser, non-authoritative value.

    The first historic "Fundamental of the Faith" rests on the simple fact that God inspired His Word (exact words in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek with exact grammar, definitions, word choice) completely and fully. We call this by the shorthand theological term "verbal plenary inspiration".

    God the Spirit is the author of it all. Some of it may not be very inspiring :) but it is all inspired, breathed by God. This was a direct event, NOT a secondary or tertiary inspiring of other writings, later translations, etc. (Such an attack on inspiration and a mockery of God perfectly speaking to man by claiming for ANY man-made words, books, music, etc. English or German or Spanish translations can be good or poor, but God didn't "breathe" them. If you want to argue a second level inspiration, go to the Bible Version thread and rant on.

    Thought I'd just start a thread to make sure we all believe God authored the Bible, every word, and that it is perfect. If you don't believe this, then maybe think about walking away from the Fundamental Baptist forum here on the BB. Please.
     
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    Except for a few instances (where Paul states his opinion and clarifies it is not a command from God) I believe all of Scripture is God's Word. I think Paul's clarification concerning his opinion (Paul making note that it is his words) shows the rest as being from God.
     
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    Ah. I think it to be God's inerrant word that it was Paul's opinion he gave.

    God's word is verbal and plenary even to the very letters used in the spelling God gave His words.
    Matthew 5:18, For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
     
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    "But to the rest I say, not the Lord,"

    You believe that is false?

    That is a problem for you. The reason is that Paul tells us that part is his opinion and not God speaking - which would mean Scripture is wrong on that point.
     
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    "... I give charge, [yea] not I, but the Lord..."

    "...to the rest say I, not the Lord..."

    "...and I think that I also have the Spirit of God."
     
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    Yep. That's an issue if one believes that is not Paul but God because that'd make the verse false.

    I prefer simply believing it is from Paul "not the Lord". Mostly because that is what the verse says (no big words, I can read 'em all :))
     
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    Proverbs 30:5. 'Every word of the Lord is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.'
     
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