@Pikachu [quote]But what is it about the bible that makes you believe that it's god's word?[/quote]
Yahweh is not a man that he is capable of lying or being in error.
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [c]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17
19 [i]And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private [j]interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but [k]holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:19-21
@wilderflower @Pikachu [quote]Do you believe the bible is the word of god because god in the bible says that the bible is the word of god? Yes or no? [/quote]
@Pikachu [quote]why is it so hard for you to just give a straight answer?[/quote]
You've talked with me long enough to know the answer to your own question.
BYW, I'm having a wonderful debate with a skeptic who has been decent and kind throughout our conversation. We've been sharing each other's cases and controversies without the ridicules, the mockings, or the useless arguments. He's smart and he knows science but he doesn't know God or His Word. He presents what he knows about science and asks about my knowledge of God and science. I share my faith with Him and what I know about God and science. We're both being objective with each other and respecting each other in our disagreements.
So then your answer IS that you believe the bible is the word of god because the bible says god says it is.
That's great! And i'd be happy to see that between us going forward. All you need to do is
1) Answer a straight question with a straight answer. 2) Don't ignore an argument you find difficult just to repeat your side of things. 3) Respect the fact that i don't share your belief in your god.
Can you promise to do that? Anything you'd like me to do?
[quote]You’ve talked to me long enough to know the answer to your own question [/quote] is just you trying to justify not giving straightforward answers. There’s no excuse for passive aggressive behavior.
[quote]2 Timothy 3:16 & 17 and 2 Peter 1:20 & 21[/quote]
Yup. I already covered that: "But where does god say it is his word? [b][i]Answer: in the bible[/i][/b]."
[i][b]So what makes you think that god saying so in the bible is actually god saying so and not just men saying that? [/b][/i]
[quote]Knock off the ridiculing, the mocking, and the name calling. [/quote] Done...provided you agree to those three guidelines i set out. Do you agree to those terms? Do we have a deal?
Yes or no?
[i][c=#BF0000]*You're already showing me that you won't even agree to the first term: give a straight answer to a straight question. And the second term: don't ignore. If you [b]genuinely [/b]would like to be respectful and civil going forward then please show me the respect of at least acknowledging that i'm trying to make a deal with you.[/c][/i]
So what makes you think that god saying so in the bible is[i] actually[/i] god saying so and not just [i]men[/i] saying that?
[i]Earlier you seemed to express disappointment that we couldn't have respectful, polite exchanges of opinion. I told you i would be happy to do that and laid out some ground rules as well as asking you what you would want from me.
Now you're ignoring my offer. So do you genuinely want to have that sort of interaction going forward or were you just trying to shame me?[/i]
