Regardless of faith: do you believe the bible is the word of god?

That is another topic. But since you believe that the "Bible" is the word of God; then the LDS and those of my Faith can talk about the "Bible". We may disagree that the book of mormon, or the other works of John Smith maybe "The Word of God"; but we agree that the Bible is the word of God. So I would like to keep the discussion on the Bible; since that is something we both can agree on.

 

i think it is inspired from God but any time man becomes involved there are going to be imperfections. because of this i believe it to be a blue print or guideline of how one should live their lives but i'm not sure everything happened exactly as it is written.

 

That was a good play- but another badly missed jumper.

 

Geeze, twp missed layups. This is ugly.

 

Not sure which Bible you're reading, but God doesn't miss His jumpers......ever.

 

I knew I shouldn't have given you that bottle of holiday brandy.

 

Brutal first quarter.

 

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!! I thought I was still posting in the game thread.

I blame you, ABM.

 

Thanks for the response, Mags. When you're up here in March, we should meet before a game. I appreciate your perspective, and have some thoughts I'd like to get some clarity on regarding this and the other experience.

 

i look at the bible as a guide line to happiness and being closer to god than it is the word of god. its not really telling you not to do something or how to live but rather trying to help you out. god is a parent to us all. just like parents try to protect their children, god tries to do that with the bible. we're all human and sinners but were still all gods creation and he'll have unconditional love if we go outside his guidelines because we have free will to do what we wish, just like we all did growing up from our parents, but yet for the most part our parents still love us even if we did things they may have not approved of. like the whole premarital sex thing, instead of looking at it as god will burn you in hell for having sex, look at is as maybe i shouldnt go have a one night stand because i can get an std, i can have a child with her who will may live a emotionally damaged life, or have the thought of abortion come into play, which goes into more moral consideration.

 

Yes, absolutely.

 

Mags, read my lips......Stay clear away from PapaG. Clear away. I'm tellin' ya, he's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Next thing you know, he'll want Blazer tix. Worse yet, he may just be workin' it to come down there to party with (infiltrate) you and your homies! :MARIS61:

 

Omg I was reading your threads and thought I was in the wrong thread! Lol

 

Absolutely brother. I will pm you my number.

 

Anytime anyone of you are in SoCal, you are always welcome at my home. Even papa!

 

Of course, you know I'm totally joking about PapaG. Him and I are tight. It's the only way I can get away with joking like this.

Right, Papa?

 

That is another reason why the Book of Mormon is such a great companion and why modern revelation is so important. If we have only one point of reference and no one who truly speaks for God like the prophets of old how are we to determine what is true doctrine and what isn't?

 

Well since you agree that the bible is the word of god, then you should understand why I believe the book of Mormon isn't. The two contridict each other. If the bible says the only way to heaven is not by works but through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ; yet the book of Mormon believes you need more than that. So I put my faith on christs gift, not works that will always have us fall short of the glory of God.

Also it was clear that we don't need apostols anymore. Why have 12? That is going against the bible as well. And if I don't believe in godhood. I don't think we get to be Gods. We are children of God.

 

We don't need Apostles anymore? Where in the bible is this said? The fractured state of Christianity says otherwise. Are you catholic Mags? If not how do you justify breaking off? Also the phrase "faith without works is dead" is found in the bible, James 2:26. If our works were not important why have commandments? Why have any kind of instruction at all? We are saved by grace after all that we can do, why else would we be here? God gives us his word so we can give it no heed but simply offer lip service? Do you believe Joseph wrote the Book of Mormon? It's obvious he did not, so where did it come from? Your arguments as pretty weak dude. That is like saying a child cannot become a parent, it's progression. Even when children become parents their parents are still their parents and they are still their parent's children. It is the same with is, God will always be our father and will always be above us in progression.