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Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear?

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Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear?

The Bible is not a science book or a systematic theology book. It is a compilation of sacred texts written over 1500 years by about 40 human authors in three languages. During this period, the authors recorded God's interactions with human beings, reflecting a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and theological contexts. All these factors compromised writing clarity. Human languages are inherently ambiguous.

A big portion of the texts were prophecies. Prophetic writing was even more ambiguous. Its language was meant to be highly symbolic and interpretive.

Jesus was fond of using parables. Why?

To conceal the truths to those who don't want to know. If you want to know, you must think deeper and pursue it.
While the Bible may not be perfectly clear in every aspect, the core message is clear if you really want to know. Jesus died for our sins. Believe and you will have eternal life. Satan is working hard to confuse you so that you won't believe.

Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear in every aspect?
That wasn't God's purpose for the Bible. In any case, given the limitations of human languages, perfect clarity could not be accomplished.
 
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The Bible is perfectly clear in the original autographs. And is close enough in the translations to receive God's free gift of Eternal Life and to know about what God wants people to know about creation and about the Return of Jesus, etc....
 
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tonychanyt said:
Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear?

The Bible is not a science book or a systematic theology book. It is a compilation of sacred texts written over 1500 years by about 40 human authors in three languages. During this period, the authors recorded God's interactions with human beings, reflecting a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and theological contexts. All these factors compromised writing clarity. Human languages are inherently ambiguous.

A big portion of the texts were prophecies. Prophetic writing was even more ambiguous. Its language was meant to be highly symbolic and interpretive.

Jesus was fond of using parables. Why?

To conceal the truths to those who don't want to know. If you want to know, you must think deeper and pursue it.
While the Bible may not be perfectly clear in every aspect, the core message is clear if you really want to know. Jesus died for our sins. Believe and you will have eternal life. Satan is working hard to confuse you so that you won't believe.

Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear in every aspect?
That wasn't God's purpose for the Bible. In any case, given the limitations of human languages, perfect clarity could not be accomplished.
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Luke 16 begins with Jesus teaching His deciples...using a parable.
 
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tonychanyt said:
Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear?

The Bible is not a science book or a systematic theology book. It is a compilation of sacred texts written over 1500 years by about 40 human authors in three languages. During this period, the authors recorded God's interactions with human beings, reflecting a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and theological contexts. All these factors compromised writing clarity. Human languages are inherently ambiguous.

A big portion of the texts were prophecies. Prophetic writing was even more ambiguous. Its language was meant to be highly symbolic and interpretive.

Jesus was fond of using parables. Why?

To conceal the truths to those who don't want to know. If you want to know, you must think deeper and pursue it.
While the Bible may not be perfectly clear in every aspect, the core message is clear if you really want to know. Jesus died for our sins. Believe and you will have eternal life. Satan is working hard to confuse you so that you won't believe.

Why didn't God make the Bible perfectly clear in every aspect?
That wasn't God's purpose for the Bible. In any case, given the limitations of human languages, perfect clarity could not be accomplished.
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Ironically, some of the less intelligent have a better basic comprehension of their God than many of their more learned and 'capable' brethren.

But another big thing for us to understand is that we don't any of us speak God's understandings. We ask questions full of presuppositions, such as the independent existence of humans, and like it, the notion that we are capable of substantive thought. God's patience is amazing, toward those who think their babble actually means something. (nods to CS Lewis)
 
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