Do you find the Bible confusing?

[RevDWW]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Why were the versus which show the "thief's on the cross" ever included?

If he was a once-in-a-Universe situation with no one being saved like him before OR since, why was he even mentioned?

Perhaps to show the Grace of God even in a "once-in-a-Universe situation".......

[Fiyahstarter]

Perhaps "confusing" isn't the word . . . I would have used the word "clear". Obviously, some parts of the bible are not "cut and dry" and easily understandable... else'n why would there be so many denominations and doctrinal differences???

[scotty]

because, just because the bible is clear doesn't mean ones interpretation of it is.

I know this will start a storm, but many can make the bible say what they want it to. Some fit the bible to their lives instead of fitting their lives to the bible.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Hmm. I thought Yeses led until today (or at least til I saw it today). Wasn't it like 7 to 5 yesterday?

Looking at the bars on the poll, my photographic memory kicked in, your right, the Yes's were ahead yesterday.

[A.W. Bowman]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Interesting! After holding a pretty good lead, the Yeses fall behind! The Nos lead 14 to 11.

Excellent! Really, most excellent! Because, I could use some assistance in understanding some areas of scripture that continue to pose some problems for me – even now.

Here, I have a couple of questions that we can get started on:

[Please: Read with tongue in cheek and a smile on your lips!]


Explain the nature of God

Explain the elements and composition of God

Explain the sequence and process of creation as noted in Genesis

Explain God’s love


While the Bible may not cover all the details of these kinds of questions, there is a sufficient amount of material to study and expound upon concerning each item. I also have several hundred additional questions that pose something of a problem for me – like what made that particular year 2,000 years ago so special that God deemed it to the right time to send His Messiah to earth? Of course, there are the several theories concerning Christ’s return to earth and all that entails. Finally, lets go through the Book of Revelation - one more time. I think I can locate at least 5-10 confusing items to try to digest.

Then with the clarity of the scriptures there is no controversy over such little issues such as standards, making the knowledge and understanding of the nature and composition of God salvational (e.g., Oneness vs. Trinitarian) and why some religious rituals such as baptisms are still required but keeping the Sabbath (a ritual law?) is not. After all, where is a lack of confusion and misunderstandings, there are no controversies. Right?

Okay, all of the questions and issues I listed above are rhetorical - not a challenge for anyone to attempt to address any of them. Rather, just to indicate the reason why I answereed the poll the way I did. Conclusion:

I think I'll stick with what I consider to be a healthy dose of confusion - not that I am content to remain in that condition!

[scotty]

Grandma said once; "The bible holds the answer to every thing you need to know, if you can not find that answer then obviously it's not something you "need" to know."

[HappyTown]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Some of your "contradictions" are easily explained but you appear to be looking for faults. "how satisfied god is about the results of his labor" reveals alot!

Not looking for faults, just because you don't like the TRUTH does not change the facts the bible does "contradict" itself ! Plus the fact the bible was not written until 2,000 years latter.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by HappyTown

Not looking for faults, just because you don't like the TRUTH does not change the facts the bible does "contradict" itself ! Plus the fact the bible was not written until 2,000 years latter.

Well now that you have shot holes in our Bible, tell us, just what to you ordain to be the Word of God ?

[Scott Hutchinson]

I don't know if I would use the word confusing,but I find somethings in the bible that blow my mind.
For example why did God say Jacob whom I have loved and Esau whom I hated,and the younger shall serve the elder.For course we know this was according to God's election so His purpose might stand,but why God did make His choosing like this ?

Also Saul was disobedient,and was rejected by God,David messed up and though he payed a price for his actions,God did not cut him off what's up with that ?
Mindblowing to say the least.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

No - just people.

I second that with an Amen!