The Bible is the Word of God?

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The book is called Revelation (singular) and not Revelations (plural).



So you believe that Christians today can hear the audible voice of God? What is their walk like? Are they living a holy life as a result? Do they ever receive contradictory messages? Do the prophecies they receive sometimes fail?

See, I believe God speaks only through His Word alone because adding new prophecy and or hearing new words from God would mean that our experiences should be on equal authority with the Holy Scriptures. We should add other books to the Bible (if such were the case). But we know this is not the case, though. Thus, this means we cannot receive new words, or prophecy to us today. The Bible is all we need for all matters of faith, and practice.
He said My sheep shall know My voice, didn't He? Let me tell you of just one example. Many years ago I was hitch-hiking near a city in New Zealand. As I walked out of the city the Lord said to me "See that house on the hill, go and knock on the door." After a little hesitation I obeyed Him and walked up to the house and knocked on the door. The Lord gave me a vision showing me everything he had done for work, which made the guy's jaw drop in amazement, He also showed me that the guy was now unemployed and felt like his life wasn't worth living. The end result was that he confessed to me that my going there was an answer to prayer and he gave his life to the Lord. I got a ride to my destination straight after that event. Now I know you will not understand this, but I don't need to read my Bible to have a relationship with the Lord. The fellowship I have with Him is sweet and precious.
 
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I reject your knowledge of the Greek because you said that Proverbs 30:5 and Luke 4:4 does not include the word “every” in reference to “every word of God.” This is a bold denial of God's Word as it exists in the last 400 years when many men did not have access to the original languages. All they had at one point in time was the King James Bible.

You are basically saying my Bible is wrong. But I know it is true.
I know Jesus is true, and He brings unity. I know a lot of people who use the Bible as a law book and it divides, hence so many different churches.
 
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You cannot properly know the Lord Jesus without the Holy Bible.

“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” (1 John 2:3-4).

How can you know the Lord's commands without having a Holy Bible?
Oh yes you can!!!!!!! How do Christians get on in countries where there is no Bible? Isn't that why He sent the Holy Spirit?
 
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He said My sheep shall know My voice, didn't He? Let me tell you of just one example. Many years ago I was hitch-hiking near a city in New Zealand. As I walked out of the city the Lord said to me "See that house on the hill, go and knock on the door." After a little hesitation I obeyed Him and walked up to the house and knocked on the door. The Lord gave me a vision showing me everything he had done for work, which made the guy's jaw drop in amazement, He also showed me that the guy was now unemployed and felt like his life wasn't worth living. The end result was that he confessed to me that my going there was an answer to prayer and he gave his life to the Lord. I got a ride to my destination straight after that event. Now I know you will not understand this, but I don't need to read my Bible to have a relationship with the Lord. The fellowship I have with Him is sweet and precious.

Sorry, I am honestly not interested in hearing about your experiences because you said you don't need a book to build your relationship with God. 1 John 2:3-4 suggest otherwise.

I just care about what the Word of God (the Bible) says. People have had all kinds of visions and experiences of Jesus. I have yet to find one that is genuine over the years. So I don't put much stock when people say they are talking to Jesus or God. I will stick by what the Word of God says because there are tons of evidences showing it to be divine.

Granted, I am not saying it is impossible that God may not be able to talk to us today. It just seems highly unlikely based on what we know the Holy Scriptures say.
 
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Oh yes you can!!!!!!! How do Christians get on in countries where there is no Bible? Isn't that why He sent the Holy Spirit?

No, you can't. 1 John 2:3 says we can have an assurance of knowing the Lord if we keep His commandments.

How do you learn about the commandments of Jesus without a Bible?

You cannot.
 
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You cannot properly know the Lord Jesus without the Holy Bible.

“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” (1 John 2:3-4).

How can you know the Lord's commands without having a Holy Bible?
It is written on my heart om 2:15 who show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and the thoughts between one another accusing or even excusing one another,
 
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I know Jesus is true, and He brings unity. I know a lot of people who use the Bible as a law book and it divides, hence so many different churches.

The Bible is a rule book. The New Testament has about approximately 400 some commands in it.
In fact, to believe in Jesus Christ is a commandment according to 1 John 3:23. Repentance is a commandment according to Acts of the Apostles 17:30.
 
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Sorry, I am honestly not interested in hearing about your experiences because you said you don't need a book to build your relationship with God. 1 John 2:3-4 suggest otherwise.

I just care about what the Word of God (the Bible) says. People have had all kinds of visions and experiences of Jesus. I have yet to find one that is genuine over the years. So I don't put much stock when people say they are talking to Jesus or God. I will stick by what the Word of God says because there are tons of evidences showing it to be divine.

Granted, I am not saying it is impossible that God may not be able to talk to us today. It just seems highly unlikely based on what we know the Holy Scriptures say.
It's been an interesting debate my friend. I love the Lord with all of my heart mind and strength, and every day is dedicated to Him. I didn't say I don't read my Bible, but it's always more interesting when He tells me what to read and then teaches me from it. I guess we come from two different worlds, but hopefully in spite of our differences, we can recognize that we are one in Christ.
 
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It is written on my heart om 2:15 who show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and the thoughts between one another accusing or even excusing one another,

According to the context, Romans 2:15 is in reference to the Gentiles who did not have the Law of Moses, and they were able to keep an aspect of the Law without having the Law (i.e. the Moral Law). This is not to say that the Gentiles perfectly kept the Moral Law by any means. See Romans 2:14.
 
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According to the context, Romans 2:15 is in reference to the Gentiles who did not have the Law of Moses, and they were able to keep an aspect of the Law without having the Law (i.e. the Moral Law). This is not to say that the Gentiles perfectly kept the Moral Law by any means. See Romans 2:14.
Show me the person who claims to be pure and I will show you are liar.
 
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It's been an interesting debate my friend. I love the Lord with all of my heart mind and strength, and every day is dedicated to Him. I didn't say I don't read my Bible, but it's always more interesting when He tells me what to read and then teaches me from it. I guess we come from two different worlds, but hopefully in spite of our differences, we can recognize that we are one in Christ.

Without the Bible we would not have faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible is our lifeline to our faith in Christ. It has our instructions in what we need to do here to serve the Lord Jesus. There are more than enough instructions in the Bible to keep us plenty busy. Thus, there is no real need to seek out another form of communication. The Bible is enough. It has touched my life and it a powerful book that can transform lives. This is because God's words are able to change our hearts.
 
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No, you can't. 1 John 2:3 says we can have an assurance of knowing the Lord if we keep His commandments.

How do you learn about the commandments of Jesus without a Bible?

You cannot.
Yes you can. It's similar to your marriage. You know what your wife likes/doesn't like, so you do what she likes and avoid what she doesn't like in order to please her. Same with the Lord. He gave me a conscience, but more importantly, He gave me His Holy Spirit so that I would know these things.
 
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Show me the person who claims to be pure and I will show you are liar.

Sinless Perfection is not allowed to be discussed in this section of the forums.
 
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Without the Bible we would not have faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible is our lifeline to our faith in Christ. It has our instructions in what we need to do here to serve the Lord Jesus. There are more than enough instructions in the Bible to keep us plenty busy. Thus, there is no real need to seek out another form of communication. The Bible is enough. It has touched my life and it a powerful book that can transform lives. This is because God's words are able to change our hearts.
lol you remind me of the pharisees.
 
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Yes you can. It's similar to your marriage. You know what your wife likes/doesn't like, so you do what she likes and avoid what she doesn't like in order to please her. Same with the Lord. He gave me a conscience, but more importantly, He gave me His Holy Spirit so that I would know these things.

It's not possible for you to know all 400 some commands in the New Testament without a Holy Bible.
 
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sometimes people say stuff about God and/or a situation and what they said is shared in the Bible, but not intended to be an authoritative declaration--because it is an error they spoke that is recorded.
I would say the Bible gives accurate quotes, at times, of wrong things people have said. And we should not assume what they say is correct, then.

Satan is quoted. And I would not assume what he says is correct!
 
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Mat 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the Law?
Mat 22:37 Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Mat 22:38 This is the first and great commandment.
Mat 22:39 And the second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Mat 22:40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.
 
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