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Question #53 -
QUESTION:
Should we make an issue of Bible translations?
ANSWER:
Only if you believe anything out of it.
EXPLANATION: Many
Christians attempt to evade the issue of whether of not there
really is a perfect Bible (as
they are told from the pulpit) by piously hiding behind the
statement, "I don't make an issue of Bible
translations."
It is perfectly acceptable to assume such a
position as long as you are consistent in your
stand... or lack of it.
In other words, if the issue of a perfect
Bible is a "non-issue" with you, then to be consistent,
neither should be ANY of the following:
1. The
virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Isa 7:14
2. The
deity of Jesus Christ. I John 5:5
3. The
substitutionary death for sins made by Jesus Christ. Romans
5:8
4. The
bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. I Cor 15:4
5. Salvation
by grace alone without works. Eph 2:8, 9
6. The
Pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ. I Thess 4
7. The
existence of a literal Heaven. John 3:13
8. The
existence of a literal Hell. Mark 9:42-44
9. The
acceptance of Creation over the theory of evolution. Gen 1:7
This is by no means a comprehensive list of
convictions held by those who call themselves
"Fundamentalists." Yet every one is taken from
the Bible. How on earth can a thinking, rational person
make an issue or have a conviction on something that they have
taken out of the Bible, but see "no
issue" concerning the perfection of the Book on which they
base their every issue? IF the Bible has mistakes in it, then how
can we be sure that it is correct in those passages on which we
base our convictions?
Some may say, "I accept the Bible where it
is accurately translated." Fine! THAT is the
statement of faith of every Mormon in the world! WHO
is to judge just where the Bible is
"accurately translated?"
No, it is impossible to make "any
issue" over even one doctrine from the Bible
and claim not to make an "issue" over the Bible itself.
Why then do people make such a statement?
Basically, it is out of fear of the consequences of such a stand.
They are afraid of the rejection of their friends, family, and
fellow-workers.
How bold for the truth are you?
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