The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Scripture Inherency

Here's my problem... I don't recall the author saying, "The Scriptures don’t make the person and work of Jesus less real.". IF he did say that, what exactly is the point he is trying to convey? It sounds like as if he is elevating the actual historic reality of Christ's living on earth over Scripture and even with the errors that Scripture has [implied], the truth of His existence isn't compromised. Now, IF that is what he is positing, would you then be in agreement with him?

And, re: you failing to mention the word "inerrant", since that is the main focus of your conversation with him and the point being disputed, it would behoove you, IMHO, to use the word without wavering. If for no other reason, it would keep the conversation on track.

Oh, and as I was pondering this subject, I was wondering since this man rejects the inerrancy of the Bible, yet believes one can know truth, would he then affirm that other religious sacred texts are no less a source of truth since they claim to have come from God yet they have obvious errors in them, for example, the Book of Mormon, the Koran, etc.? And IF he would deny the premise, then what is it about the Bible that sets it apart from any other 'sacred text'?