Posted on 02/19/2010 7:42:49 AM PST by restornu
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“Are Books of Scripture Missing from the Bible?”
Nope.
A lot of books aren’t in the Bible, but all of the Scripture is there.
The Book of Mormon depends on the Bible for proof but the Bible does not need the BOM to prove itself ....
I played musical churches in my young life. I was baptized in a Nazarene church, went to a private Baptist school, and later in life I spent time at a Catholic church and I found it interesting how the Bible’s were different and then there was the NIV version, and a couple other versions I think. Anyway, I was a lukewarm church goer at best, but I find ALL beliefs interesting. I also find it hard to believe that God has shown us all we will ever need to know. That is just my opinion though.
You’ve got living prophets.
Your guys ought to be able to come up with the missing books by revelation.
This thread cannot be a caucus because it is making comparisons between Holy writ. I will change the label to “ecumenical” so that antagonism is not allowed.
God created everything..the Universe, me, you and everyone who ever lived. God is in control in the world..If God wanted the Bible to have certain books in the Bible, they would be there!!
Nothing is missing...
That means NO ANTAGONISM AT ALL is allowed on this thread.
When does honest disagreement become antagonism?
“I also find it hard to believe that God has shown us all we will ever need to know.”
Why?
The poster asks a question. Those who don’t want answers should not ask questions.
Why would a Mormonism apologist ask this question? ...
On "ecumenical" Religion Forum threads, the poster MUST be diplomatic, thoughtful of his opponents' positions.
When the truth hurts.
We’re talking about the entire Bible. Are you excluding Protestants and Catholics?
Doesn’t it need to be an Ecumenical thread? Or an open thread?
Why? ... A parallel for instruction would be the use of firearms: until a child is old enough to be responsible and learn ALL the vagaries of the dangers and respect for a firearm necessary to safely handle a firearm, the child should not be given access to firearms or the ammo for same.
“I also find it hard to believe that God has shown us all we will ever need to know. That is just my opinion though.”
But, he has shown us all we will ever need to know about salvation. Without that all other inquiries are moot.
You didn’t mention where you ended up in a denomination.
Your remark about only the Bible — that’s why the Bible says that not all things are written down......in three places.
Thus, the Catholic Church maintains the belief in Holy Tradition. Check out the Catholic Apologetics Threads — the Bible is coming up in the series.
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