Scripture is the sacred writings....in other words, the WORDS of God. It's the words that are God breathed. It's the words. These words have been translated into English for us. The English words themselves are not inspired, but are a translation of inspired words.
If only the original manuscripts were given by inspiration of God
then you do not have scripture.
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#1. You cannot honestly state you have scripture if you believe
only the original manuscripts were given by inspiration of God.
There are no original manuscripts.
KJV But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty,
not walking in craftiness,nor handling the word of God deceitfully;
but by manifestation of the truth commendingourselves
to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
#2. You cannot honestly say "the bible" or "all bibles"
are given by inspiration of God.
There are over 400 (Christian, Catholic, Cult) Greek, Syrian,
Latin, German, English, French, Spanish, etc. bibles
which do not match in content, volume or doctrine.
#3. You cannot honestly say "the Greek N.T." or "all N.T. Greek texts"
are given by inspiration of God. There are over 24 reconstructed (Christian, Catholic, Cult) Greek N.T. texts which do not match in content,
volume or doctrine.
#4. All KJV Holy Bibles are editions of the 1611 KJV first edition.
The human finger prints (typographical errors, spelling errors,
missing words, etc.) further document the testaments and covenants
(records) between God and man. While the 1769 KJV Holy Bible
standardized spelling, corrected printer’s errors and is the select text today,
the text of the AV 1611 KJV first edition remains the principal canon authority
of Holy Scripture. There were no manuscript revisions of the 1611 KJV
until the 1881 RV (Revised Version), only spelling, measurements
and punctuation editions.
KJV For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God:
but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
#5. God's words were given by inspiration of God.
KJV All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:
#6. God predestined certain individuals to record the words of God.
KJV Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,
according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
KJV Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called:
and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified,
them he also glorified.
KJV According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world,
that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
#7. God providentially preserved and canonized the words of scripture.
KJV The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace
of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD,
thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
KJV Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
#8. Inspiration, predestination, providence and preservation
continued throughout final canonization (books and words)
and publication of scripture.
KJV For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me;
and they have received them, and have known surely that I came
out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.
KJV Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
#9. The words of the AV 1611 KJV Holy Bible
were divinely transmitted, infallible, infinite and eternal.
KJV Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God,
be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
#10. KJV Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
The Record Theory independently answers the questions of final authority
and final canonization (books and words). The dynamic Purified Text Theory
supports the Record Theory, demonstrated categorically and conclusively
in the manuscript evidence, bible canonization, bible doctrine,
billions of bibles and computational linguistics.
