How many people who profess to be Christians...

[numbersman]

believe that the Bible is indeed the inspired Word of God, 100% accurate and without error?

Just curious...

 

[BelleMcNally]

I don't believe the Bible is erroneous; simply that it is not the literal truth.

Error and metaphor are two entirely different things.

Joseph Campbell has a great book dealing with this subject, Thou Art That.

But then again, I've been told, time and again, on these boards that I'm not a Christian.

 

[sodaseller]

believe that the Bible is indeed the inspired Word of God, 100% accurate and without error?

Just curious...

100% accurate as a historical narrative, or as a work of revelation of God's saving plan for Mankind? No to the former, yes to the latter

 

[Wishing on a star]

I think that it might be good to post this as an anonymous poll, so that people can respond without getting involved with a lot of debate!

Personally, yes, I do believe the Bible is the 'Word' of God. It is inspired, and it is complete. If we do not believe that, then are we not basing our very Faith on a work of fiction? Or, even worse, falsehoods and lies!!! Are we not saying, "well, I can believe what I want, follow what I want, and just ditch the rest"? Do we not think that God desires to pass his 'Word' down to us. Do we not think that he is capable of inspiring a divine Scripture that is his 'Truth'?


While I feel that everything on Earth is imperfect and tainted. I do feel that Yes, the Bible is God's 'Word', and should be held as such.

I have to hold fast to the scriptures that tell me that the Bible is the 'Word' of God. Either it is, or it isn't... To cast doubts is to therefore cast doubts on all the directives and promises that are layed out in the Scriptures.

 

[CheshireVal]

I don't believe the Bible is erroneous; simply that it is not the literal truth.

Error and metaphor are two entirely different things.

That's how I feel, too. The Bible contains valuable lessons and, sure, there's lots of truth to be found there. But I don't take every single word literally.

 

[cardaway]

believe that the Bible is indeed the inspired Word of God, 100% accurate and without error?

Just curious...

 

[MUFFYCAT]

I agree.
I just wanted to tell you that is the cutest timeline you have.
Congradulations to you and you bundle of joy!

 

[froglady]

100% accurate as a historical narrative, or as a work of revelation of God's saving plan for Mankind? No to the former, yes to the latter

ITA

As my minister put it, "The Bible is not history or science. It's theology, and tells the story of man's relationship with God."

 

[cardaway]

I agree.
I just wanted to tell you that is the cutest timeline you have.
Congradulations to you and you bundle of joy!

Thanks, I wish I could say I designed it. The graphics pretty much match where we live.

 

[VSL]

Whatever you believe, I think it provides a great template for living.

 

[Megan23]

That's how I feel, too. The Bible contains valuable lessons and, sure, there's lots of truth to be found there. But I don't take every single word literally.

Agreed.

 

[dizagain]

Agree with most posts so far...I consider the Bible to be inspired BY the word of God...many, many life lessons to be learned from it.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

If you read the Bible, Jesus himself told many lessons in the form of parable.

Do I believe the Bible is filled with errors? no

Do I believe the Bible is 100% historically accurate? no

I think even your question is a little misleading. It is very possible for a writing to be "Inspired By" and "Written By" are two entirely different things.

 

[ead79]

I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe it is 100% reliable and that I can trust it.

 

[jonestavern]

you know that just from the "profess to be Christians" business!

Jean

 

[ckmommy]

I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe it is 100% reliable and that I can trust it.

I agree with this!!

 

[Buckalew11]

I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe it is 100% reliable and that I can trust it.

 

[cardaway]

you know that just from the "profess to be Christians" business!

Jean

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice that.

Same bait, different username.

 

[AuntieM03]

I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe it is 100% reliable and that I can trust it.

Me too.

 

[manchurianbrownbear]

I believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God. I believe that God has promised to miraculously protect the integrity of His Word.

Unfortunately, I believe that we often misunderstand, misinterpret or choose not to listen to what the Bible says!