1 Easy Question for King James-Only Critics

[TwinCrier]

Why read the bible at all?
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh in you that believe. 1 Thess. 2:13
(You can change the ye's to you and remove the th on the end of some words if it helps make it clearer for you.)

 

[artybloke]

Why read the bible at all?

It's more interesting than having to wade through Tolkein.

Though it does have its boring bits.

 

[PaladinValer]

Fallacy of the Slippery Slope.

 

[herev]

to seek to know God better--to seek to know myself better--to discover better how God relates to me and how I should relate to God, among other things--same as you, I would presume

 

[Oblio]

Because the Church read the Bible for a thousand years before King Jimmy was born ?

 

[TwinCrier]

Yes, and their 'bible' was as much as man-made corrupt fallible work as ours today if not more so, at least according to some. Not saying you hold to that, but for those who do, to read this errant book is a waste. I suppose Arty has it right. For most people it's a work of fiction, even to many 'believers.'

 

[herev]

Yes, and their 'bible' was as much as man-made corrupt fallible work as ours today if not more so, at least according to some. Not saying you hold to that, but for those who do, to read this errant book is a waste. I suppose Arty has it right. For most people it's a work of fiction, even to many 'believers.'

I like your new sig!!!
as to the rest, I know we disagree on much, but I don't know any Christians, even in liberal seminary--that think it is a work of fiction.

 

[Abba]

the KJV is not more 'biblical' than any other versions out there today. It certainly is not error-free, either

 

[Ave Maria]

Why should we read the Bible? Easy! To grow in our relationship with God and to learn more about Him!

 

[2Timothy2]

Why read the bible at all?

I don't think I understand where this question is coming from. I have only rarely come across the KJV-only debate (attitude?, position?).

That said, I read, study, memorize, and meditate on Scripture because I understand it to be God's word. That along with my prayers is essentially a two-way communication between Almighty God and me, communication being fundamentally necessary for a relationship.