[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 4/16/2005 2:17:03 PM
Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'll post the rebuttal to save ya'll
typing time: Paul didn't write those letters! They were dictated
word-by-word to him. Any hint of Paul's personality coming through is
an illusion.
Actually, you missed it, Caroline. Our good friends on the Right
really believe that the King James Version is inspired.
Yes, that is correct ........ inspired. It has to be ---- the
KJV being inspired --- because we have none of the original texts.
None !! No not one. !!! So ---------------- since God's law
must be established in print, the King James is the "book for me, "
as they are often sing. After all, it (the KJV version of the O.T.)
is actually quoted verbatim, including the italicized wording, in the
N.T!!! That's right. (You on the Right correct me is I have
misstated the position.) So, there you have it. It must be inspired
or it wouldn't have been quoted, God inspired the first writers
(Paul and Moses and even unknown writers [Hebrews] ) , but we lost all
those manuscripts -- so God reestablished them in the English Bible
(KJV) to the exclusion of all other languages and translations
(apologies to the various ethnics around the world) . It was
actually and originally called the Virgin King James Bible but that had
it's own problems (no one knew if "virgin" applied to the cross
dressing James or to the Bible itself) so they went with the less
controversial "KJV." He was an "evangelical Christian," King
James. Apparently the first. His non-scholars (only the ignorant
and unwise have anything to do with the Received Text) did all the
necessary work - thank the Lord -- so modern day books and "word
studies" really have no place in present day Christian discussion.
Today, the kind and gracious KJ representatives survive, although their
numbers continue to dwindle. They are quite sectarian in their sense
of community ( some see this as a contradiction of terms but they
don't) -- i.e., they fellowshiip Roman Catholic members only if
they are in a coma. They maintain a secret list of "essentials" and
use these "essentials" to determine if others "have the Spirit of
enlightenment," also known as the "Spirit of God." Their preferred
method of evangelism is the bullhorn and a thing called "rebuking."
They actually believe that the rebuking of a total stranger carries
more weight and influence than the loving and patient touch (n the name
of the Lord) in a process called "discipling (as in "Go ye and make
disciples ....").
You will find, my dear Caroline, that their goal in life is save
through rebuking ........God using them to break your evil will and
bring true surrender into your life. White flags offered during a
"discussion" with these people have nothing to do with the "surrender"
they have in mind. More than an inspired English version, this kind
and gentle minority believe their very opinions of biblical matters to
be inspired as well -- to the degree that many of them consider
their "interpretation" (a word straight from the pits of Hell --
which is located in the middle of the earth, somewhere south of
Compton, California.) to be on a level with the Apostles and Prophets
of old. That's right. We even have ancient manuscripts written by
this dwindling crowd bearing this testimony.
So be careful when you encounter one of these people. At first, they
will appear to be quite normal in appearance --------------- until
they smile, of course. They constantly quote scripture and take
frequent showers. The best areas of conversation are those found on
opposite sides of a street. On those rare occasions that find
yourself lonesome and alone, seek out a well lite street corner,
hold up a sign that reads "I love Baxter Kruger" (whether you do or
not is unimportant) and wait. Company is on the way.
The Bishop of Love
The Rev JSmithson
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Yeah
Rev, you are about as worthy of reverence as Agrippa was, or as I am.
Has it ever occurred to you that God is still in control? Do you
actually believe that He allows a book of fairy tales to be called His
Holy word ? Do you actually think that the RCC wrote the Bible? If
so, why is there no mention in it of the pope, or doing penance, or
nuns, or purgatory, or holy water?
The Bible is God's word to men. Get used to it. It is the only source
for what is true and what is not. Without it, you can only surmise
what God may be like or what He may require of those He created, and
once you start guessing, you are lost. Reinventing God is the favorite
past time of the liberal camp, I know, but it is a dangerous way to
live.
Terry
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