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[Guest Bro David™]

It should be pointed out that the apocryphal books are NOT inspired Scripture, however.

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Hi There,

Ok I am now totaly confused by what you just said.

How do you say that they are not Inspired Scripture ?

Along that lines of questions would you also claim Esther to be not inspired since it was apparently the last book to be added to the Bible because it was in it's totality similar to a Folk Lore of that era.

Could you please care to explain in detail your assertion that the apocryphal books are not inspired ?

God Bless

[Ovedya]

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[Guest Bro David™]

Thanks Bro !

[Guest Bro David™]

I am now reading the site from the link sis .

Go read it trusted site and so far it seems pretty deep.

Great stuff !

[Ovedya]

I thought that I had heard that even the authors of the apocriphal books made it clear that their writings were not "inspired" but something like a comentary.  You know... like some use Strong's today... correct me if I'm wrong please!

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I'm not sure about that. I have only read the first few chapters of "The First Book of Adam and Eve." It was so bizarre that I stopped reading.

Generally these books are considered to be "pseudepigrapha" (outside the accepted sacred texts) by Protestant denoms, and even were by Jewish scholars centuries ago. I have heard that none of them claim in and of themselves to be inspired, and certainly none of them are referred to as being inspired in the 66 books of the Bible that we have in modern translations (after the mid 1700s).

[Guest Bro David™]

Yeah Thanks for the thread.

This might keep me occupied !

[Ovedya]

You know, it might also bear noting that Paul may have made reference to these texts in the following verses:

"But the profane and old-womanish myths refuse, and exercize yourself unto godliness" (1 Tim. 4:7)

"Nor give heed to myths and unending genealogies, which produce questionings rather than God's economy, which is in faith." (1 Tim. 1:4)

"Not paying attention to Jewish myths and the commandments of men who turn away from the truth." (Titus 1:14)

Here's Baker's Take on the word: http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/Ba...cgi?number=T493

Whether Paul was talking specifically of the types of myths that the Helenists injected into the early church, or he was talking of the traditional Jewish myths considered extra-canonical, is up interpretation. But generally Paul's fellowship should be heeded when one talks about these sorts of issues. The Apocryphal books, for all intents and purposes, are myths, and should not be regarded as inspired Scripture. That is, they should not be given equal credence to the other 66 books of the Bible.

[ayin jade]

I once read the book of Adam and Eve in its entirety. There are many contradictions between that and the bible.

The so called lost books are not lost from the bible. They were not included in the bible for a good reason: They are not the word of God. If you read the apocrypha, please do not accept them as having the same weight as scripture. That kind of trap can lead to a falling away from the truth, if you are not spiritually well armed.

[O'Dannyboy]

I am still undecided as to how much of the Apocrapha are inspired. I have noticed the repeating of other testimonies. I am so far enjoying the inspiring truths if have found so far. The Sextus is great for those seeking wisdom. Most of the sayings are wise but some really reach out and grab you.

346. Say with your mind that the body is the garment of your soul: keep it, therefore, pure since it is innocent.

371. The love of man is the beginning of godliness.

352/353. It is not a small danger for us to speak the truth about God; do not say anything aboutGod before you have learned from God.

[O'Dannyboy]

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/w...nberg-home.htmlI am really only just beginning my studies and find myself having to stoke the fires of passion for the word from time to time. I noticed myself giving in to selfish temptations and found myself backsliding into routines of distraction. I found myself, in a mire of self pitty, wanting only to detatch myself from my own life. When this passed Sunday I awoke to tuggings on my heart strings to go to church. That day was special indeed. We had a guest speaker from " the Voice of the Martyrs". He told us of societies where Christians are currently persecuted and even killed if they are caught worshipping Jesus. I then realized how weak my faith had become.

I hope you folks will take a moment to visit the VoM and read their testimonies and help where you are lead to. http://www.persecution.com/

My studies seem to be leading me around to this and that and this evening I am remined how much I would like to read the writings of Martin Luther. I feel foolish to entertain such ideas considering I have not even read the Bible in its entirety. I have spent many hours listening to my bible CDs during my household activities as well as while I sleep. I am compelled to follow my heart in these matters as it is the part of me most susceptible to the influence of the Holy Spirit.

If you have any advice to a fledgling follower i would be open to suggestions. As for my part I hope my links and interjections may be cause for stirrings in you that set free that light inside you.

As for Martin Luther I found a web site for those who wish to sample a reading or two.