{"id":2090,"date":"2010-02-11T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2010-02-11T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2022-10-06T14:45:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T18:45:08","slug":"bible-unique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/bible-unique.htm","title":{"rendered":"If the Bible is Unique, Then What?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PerceptionA\u00a0previous post<\/a>\u00a0listed results from a Barna report<\/a> on how young people today view the Bible differently from other generations.\u00a0 The third point was that they hold to . . . MORE UNIVERSALISM .. which means it lacks uniqueness.<\/p>\n

Many believe that the Bible “teaches the same spiritual truths as other sacred texts.”\u00a0 It is basically another way to say that all paths lead to the same place.\u00a0 So, is the Bible universal or unique?<\/p>\n

If unique, then the Bible holds a unique message that must be viewed in a different light.\u00a0 And, it must\u00a0be kept unadulterated or uncompromised.<\/p>\n

If universal, then you can mix a little of this and a little of that and be okay.\u00a0 Hence, you develop a theology of your choosing.<\/p>\n

Choosing if the Bible is Unique or Universal<\/h2>\n

To those who hold a more universal view of Scripture, my first questions would be, “Have you actually read through the Bible and compared it to the texts from other religions?”\u00a0 If you do, you will find that there are some fundamental differences that would inhibit a universal approach.\u00a0 Consequently, you must make a choice on which you will believe.<\/p>\n

That leads to a series of questions:<\/p>\n