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Is the Bible authoritative? Certainly. Is it the measure by which we judge all faith and practice? Yes. But its authority is not absolute. It is derivative of the One who is the absolute authority.
posted by Milton Stanley at 9:38 PM
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may be able to determine what God's will is -- what is proper, pleasing, and perfect. - Rom. 12:2
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7 Comments:
The Bible, methinks, has delegated authority, even as pastors, teachers, husbands, mothers, kings, etc., have delegated authority. Would it also be correct to say that the Bible has delegated infallibility? Or is the infallibility inherent since it is not dynamic (in a literary sense)?
Good quote.
(BTW, "new" identity - dropped the 'Dr' - and photo. Improvement? Or was the great ape better?)
Good question, the answer to which I have not considered before now. I suppose if the Bible has infallibility it is delegated. However, there's so much useless argument over the term "infallible" that I've chosen not to use it (since, after all, the Bible itself never uses the term).
I prefer Elrond to the gorilla, and I think you did right to drop the "Dr." -- unless, of course, you're hoping to recruit clients through blogging! Peace.
Actually, looking at the closeup, I see it's not Elrond. But an elf is still a good choice.
"Legolas," Milton, "Legolas."
Yeah, this could get into one of those "is-the-Bible-the-Truth-or-does-it-just- contain -the-Truth" arguments, which is about as fruitful to pursue as cyphering the number of angels that can choreograph on the head of a pin.
My quote for such arguments comes from another pointy-eared fellow who was not Legolas nor Elrond: "A difference which makes no difference IS no difference." That guy would be ...
"Spock," Milton. "Spock."
Not to be disrespectful to a blogger, but Paul forgot to ask one thing. Do we care what he thinks?
What does he do with the scripture that call Jesus, the Word. How do you separate God from His Word.
Has God revealed something to him and not us mere mortals?
He seems caught in the middle alright. The middle of his own reasoning and the Word? Who's going to win Milton?
As far as God beyond the Bible; wasn't His Word established in Heaven from the beginning of time?
Does God have another Word? Just can't buy it dude.
Legolas? No way. Everybody knows Legolas is Orlando Bloom. Peace.
Anon: Taking issue with Paul's ideas is fine, but your objections would carry more weight if you didn't criticize anonymously. In any case, glad you're reading and responding. Peace.
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