Hounded

[bdavidc]

And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time. ~ Luke 4:13 ESV

And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ~ Luke 4:8 ESV

If you boldly choose to share the true Word of God—the Bible alone ("sola scriptura")—be prepared to face opposition from those who distort His message for their own purposes. This is exactly what Satan did when he twisted Scripture to tempt Jesus in Luke 4:1-13. Throughout the Gospels, we see how Satan influenced religious leaders to resist Jesus and reject His truth.

Shortly after His time of testing, Jesus entered the synagogues to proclaim God’s Word, but the false teachers had already reshaped Scripture to fit their own desires. Instead of receiving the truth, they were filled with rage (Luke 4:28). Nothing has changed today.

As Christians, we are called to stand firm and defend the truth of the Bible. No matter the opposition, we must remain faithful to God's unchanging Word.

John MacArthur emphasizes the necessity for Christians to uphold the absolute truth of Scripture, asserting that "Scripture is God’s truth, whether it affects anybody or nobody." In a world where truth is often subjective, MacArthur calls believers to recognize the Bible's inerrancy and to defend its teachings without compromise. He warns against the dangers of false teachers and encourages unwavering commitment to biblical truth. By standing firm on the authority of Scripture, Christians can effectively navigate and counter the deceptions prevalent in today's society.

For a deeper understanding of this topic, you might find the following video insightful:

Know the Bible - March 20

 

[Rhema]

MacArthur calls believers to recognize the Bible's inerrancy

This would be a very interesting topic to discuss if doing so wasn't prohibited by the forum.

As a rhetorical question, though, I wonder how MacArthur deals with manuscript variances (i.e. errors).

Peace out,
Rhema

 

[bdavidc]

This would be a very interesting topic to discuss if doing so wasn't prohibited by the forum.

As a rhetorical question, though, I wonder how MacArthur deals with manuscript variances (i.e. errors).

Peace out,
Rhema

So you don't believe in the Bible's inerrancy?

Why are you here on a message board about Jesus?

If someone claims to follow Jesus Christ—the true Jesus revealed in Scripture—then they must also affirm the inerrancy of the Bible. The Bible is God's Word, and because God is perfect, His Word is without error. To believe in Jesus is to believe what He believed about Scripture: that it is trustworthy, authoritative, and true in everything it teaches. Rejecting the inerrancy of the Bible calls into question the very foundation of the Christian faith, as it undermines the reliability of God's revelation.

Several passages in Scripture affirm the inerrancy and divine origin of the Bible:

2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

Psalm 12:6 – “The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.”

Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”

John 17:17 – “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”

Matthew 5:18 – “For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”

These verses make it clear that the Bible is not just a collection of ancient writings, but the inspired and flawless Word of the living God.

 

[Rhema]

So you don't believe in the Bible's inerrancy?

I don't know what YOU mean by inerrancy.

Why are you here on a message board about Jesus?

I believe that Jesus, the only pyscially born Son of the living God was raised from the dead to prove that his Message was right. (Not too sure about your message.)

I'm an Act 2:38 Christian.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.​

(Acts 2:38 KJV)

Let me know if that makes me your enemy.

Blessings in truth,
Rhema

he Bible is God's Word,

Which word? The Bible teaches about two of them.

2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

A very evil - purposefully evil translation. I would encourage you to find out what was actually meant by what was actually written: (it's all one sentence)

(15) και οτι απο βρεφους τα ιερα γραμματα οιδας τα δυναμενα σε σοφισαι εις σωτηριαν δια πιστεως της εν χριστω ιησου (16) πασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγχον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη ​

(2 Timothy 3:15-16 Greek NT TR)

It's very dangerous to base one's faith on something about which one is not sure.

Several passages in Scripture affirm the inerrancy and divine origin of the Bible:

How can you say, "We are wise, and the law {TORAH} of the LORD is with us," when, in fact, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie?​

(Jeremiah 8:8 NRSV)

 

[bdavidc]

I don't know what YOU mean by inerrancy.

You are the one who commented about it.

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MacArthur calls believers to recognize the Bible's inerrancy

"This would be a very interesting topic to discuss if doing so wasn't prohibited by the forum.

As a rhetorical question, though, I wonder how MacArthur deals with manuscript variances (i.e. errors).

Peace out,
Rhema"
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Inerrancy refers to the belief that the Bible, in its original manuscripts, is completely without error in everything it affirms—whether in matters of faith, doctrine, history, or even science—because it is the inspired Word of God. This means that all Scripture is true and trustworthy in all it teaches, since God, who cannot lie or be mistaken, is its ultimate author (2 Timothy 3:16; Titus 1:2; Psalm 119:160).

Sola Scriptura

 

[Christ4Ever]

Hello @bdavidc
It appears you have your own hounds brother.

I've always admired John MacArthur especially being one of the few churches that did not close when ordered to do so in California during COVID.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
\o/
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[Rhema]

You are the one who commented about it.

From the OP:

MacArthur calls believers to recognize the Bible's inerrancy

to which I replied -

This would be a very interesting topic to discuss if doing so wasn't prohibited by the forum.

Of course I commented about it. That's the way a discussion forum works. But you brought up the topic first. Maybe you shouldn't if you don't wish to discuss what you post. So why the hostility?

But I thank you for providing your definition of inerrancy.

Inerrancy refers to the belief that the Bible, in its original manuscripts, is completely without error

But you don't have the original manuscripts, right? So in truth, your definition carries no semantic value. As I understand your definition, inerrancy only applies to something that does not exist. As such, MacArthur is calling for Christians to believe something about a thing that doesn't exist. Reliability, on the other hand, holds meaning.

What then in the current Greek corpus (or possibly even English translations) do you see as having an error?

Thanks,
Rhema

 

[Rhema]

It appears you have your own hounds brother.

Don't we all, brother.... don't we all...