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Use of the conclusive category seems to be a dogmatic stand. It may be
safe to say that the writers of the various books of the Bible were inspired by
Yahweh to write. In some places, the specific words of Yahweh have been quoted.
There are scholars who believe that these words were created by the writers
since there was a time element from the actual event to the writing. There are
those who believe that, even though the writers were inspired of God, they were
allowed to use their own style of writing. Scholars of today have noted the
styles of the various writers. To say that Yahweh dictated the words of the
whole Bible would indicate that there is a lack of understanding of the writing
process of the Scriptures.
Is the Bible the Word of God, or does it contain the Word of God? Let
us look at a few examples. In Job 1: 9-11 are the words of Satan. Again, in
Matthew 4: 3, 6, and 9, the words of Satan are quoted. In parts of 1
Corinthians 7, Paul states that some of what he says is from the Lord, but some
of it is not from the Lord. In Song of Solomon 6: 8, 9, there seems to be no
repentance at breaking the seventh commandment that was given through Moses.
This is a concern, based on what Christians see as the underlining meaning of
this book, for example, God and the Church being represented. Are any of these
the Words of Yahweh, even though they appear in the Bible? Did He inspire both
the speaker and the writer to use these words? Although there are many more
illustrations of the conclusive category with upper case "s," it does
not necessarily follow that this is the correct translation.
The term God-breathed is virtually the same as inspired by
God. However, the first term also has the connotation of being spoken or
dictated directly. This is a concept that many Christians have today in regard
to the origin of the books of the Bible. The second term expresses more the
transmission through the mind of the recipient. This allows for the writer to
have used his own style as he wrote.
The writers interpreted what they were inspired to write. Memory of
events was also involved. Copyists wrote what they saw as they read or what
they heard as the Scriptures were dictated. Translators brought the Scriptures
from one language and culture to another. Credit is due to all who were
involved in the process of bringing the texts of the ancient writings to us
today. However, it is obvious that changes and errors have occurred.
I leave the reader to examine the various ways in which 2 Timothy 3: 16
has been translated and to determine what Paul really meant. Was he referring
to the accepted Scriptures in existence? Was he referring also to those that
were written in his day and later canonized? Was he referring to future
writings that would be inspired by God for the benefit of various peoples? His
specific instruction to Timothy involved what we might consider as Old
Testament writings. However, was he also speaking to the future in verses 16
and 17? Is it possible that Yahweh might send forth more Scripture than what
has been included in the Bible? If yes, are we able to discern what is and what
is not of Yahweh? If no, do we really understand the Bible, or are we limiting
Scripture?
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Conclusion
I leave the reader to examine the various ways in which 2 Timothy 3: 16
has been translated and to determine what Paul really meant.
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