How many christians...

posting in this forum believe that the bible is the Word of God?

I do, but we only have copies, and they are corrupted. However, I believe one can get back close to the originals, by research, much study, inluding knowing the cultures at the times they were written, etc....but all in all, I believe anyone can get themselves "born again" even in it's present state.

Originally posted by josephw
posting in this forum believe that the bible is the Word of God?

Originally posted by checkbaiter
I do, but we only have copies, and they are corrupted. However, I believe one can get back close to the originals, by research, much study, inluding knowing the cultures at the times they were written, etc....but all in all, I believe anyone can get themselves "born again" even in it's present state.

Originally posted by josephw
Bull manure!

but all in all, I believe anyone can get themselves "born again" even in it's present state.

You can't see what's wrong with this statement?

I suppose you think man has something to do with getting "born again".

Originally posted by checkbaiter
No. What I am saying is enough of God's word is still there to do it's job. No, man has nothing to do with the new birth.

Originally posted by pawnhandler
Wait! Man has nothing to do with it? At all? So an atheist can be "born again" against his will? A devout Muslim can be born again and not even know it? I must disagree with you on this. It seems to me that unless a person has predisposed himself or herself to receiving the Holy Spirit and is willing to be reborn, there can be no rebirth. I welcome your showing me where I'm in error.