Is the bible a credible source?
by 
ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness
ANSWERS: 13
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was it touched by man?
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the bible should not be taken literally. the world was flooded for forty days despite lack of geographical evidence??? Also, the catholic church had denied verification or acceptance of the scientifically authenticated dead sea scrolls which predate any other bible text. by that fact alone they should be more accurate (and less corrupted from centuries of re-transcription) yet, since the texts may conflict with current scripture they are denies *denied
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The bible is our link to God. If it does not tell you to sin, then it is a credible source.
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For what?
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As far as it is translated correctly. Many conspiring men have tried to change or delete portions. Books have been lost. We should treasure what we still have. This is why God must speak to prophets in our day and time.
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So it has proven over the ages!!! John
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Credible as in proved,...No. That's been a problem for a long time. I guess it depends on what Bible you are reading. Some people of the world choose to read their "own" Bible. Some religions that read the SAME Bible take the writings in different ways. It's not "credible" in scientific terms in any way at all. But I believe. I have Faith. It keeps me going even when the shit hits the fan. If nothing else, there are many great stories for the non-believers to read. Murder, death, adultery, theft, etc, if you dont believe, it's still a great novel. Especially the First part when God gets mad!
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Definitely!
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6-11-2017 The bible is the ONLY source for bible research. Seminary schools don't seem to take that attitude; they teach what this guy said, and what that guy said, and then there is the great doctor so-and-so. Well, they are all just men. Even the pope sits on his own ass. His opinion means no more than anybody else's opinion. "Credible" means "believable", and everybody gets to make their own choice to believe or not believe. Maybe you meant to use some other word.
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II Peter 1:21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." God said it. That settles it. I believe it.
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I think it is...but of course, whether it is or not is a matter of opinion. Why? Because it's not backed up by readily available, testable data. In other words: like almost all of the documents of the period, and almost all of the documents produced in the following several centuries (I'd except things like poetry, which is by its very nature not intended to be credible, and things which CAN be analyzed readily, like mathematical treatises, treatises on logic, etc.), its credibility cannot be either confirmed or denied with absolute confidence.
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Very Credible, nuff said
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That depends greatly on what info you are sourcing. The bible is designed to teach us religious truths. It is not a text book, nor a science book. The OT is the history of the Hebrew people and their covenant relationship with God, along with the writings of the major and minor prophets and the books of wisdom. like proverbs and psalms. The NT is the memoirs of the apostles, several letters to various people and churches and great vision of John. It was put together after the 300+ years of Roman persecution ended, from surviving documents. Again, it is about the life and times of Jesus Christ and His teachings. If that is the info you seek, then the bible is a credible source, IMHO. 7/23/23
Linda Joy 
Jewels Vern 
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