Is the Bible incomplete?

NDeMeer · Post by **NDeMeer** » 22 Jul 2020, 08:54

AmyMarie2171 wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 16:12 I don't think the two are connected at all. If the Bible had included every detail about every story beyond what is absolutely critical, then we'd never be able to finish reading it. Since the Bible was put together by councils who chose what would be canon, we know that some of what was originally written was left out. Nevertheless, 2 Timothy 3:16 says that "All scripture is given by inspiration of God," so I tend to believe that what is in the Bible now is complete due to divine inspiration.

I couldn't agree more, and what a wonderful way to put this! Since the book "Killing Abel" is fiction, I wouldn't be surprised if the author added their own ideas and insights into what they know from the bible, to fill in the gaps.

Cyrus Michino · Post by **Cyrus Michino** » 22 Jul 2020, 11:29

Since the book is fictional, I don't think it's a question of whether the Bible is complete. I feel that the Bible should not be compared to this novel otherwise I think that would be an act of blasphemy in a way. Over the years, the Bible has been edited and re-edited to suit various groups of persons in the society. For example, we have children's Bible whose writings and choice of language completely differs from The Good News Bible, The King James Version etc.

Nath_chuks · Post by **Nath_chuks** » 22 Jul 2020, 12:43

Officialboluwatife wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 16:04 Seeing the book is presented as fiction, I see no reason for the comparison. As Christians, I don't think our mind should be after the completeness of the bible. Rather it should be about the significance of the bible we have at hand in our life.

I agree with you. The significance of the Bible should be of greater importance to Christians

Joan64 · Post by **Joan64** » 22 Jul 2020, 16:33

Each book in the Bible, before it was being compiled was said to have hundreds of pages. I believe that the important details we need to know have been summarized and given to us in the Bible. So I don't think it is incomplete.

gatuguta2030 · Post by **gatuguta2030** » 23 Jul 2020, 08:58

Leen282 wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 15:08 Since the book is presented as fiction, I don't think it is meant to be read as trying to complete the Bible. For me one has nothing to do with the other.

That's very true.

Leecedar · Post by **Leecedar** » 23 Jul 2020, 10:11

Officialboluwatife wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 16:04 Seeing the book is presented as fiction, I see no reason for the comparison. As Christians, I don't think our mind should be after the completeness of the bible. Rather it should be about the significance of the bible we have at hand in our life.

That was a wonderful way to put the topic. I think the Bible is the complete inspired Word. However, there are the things that our Lord did not find the need to put into His Word. A good example of this would be Jesus' life between the ages of 12 and 30. It's sort of like if your significant other asked how your work day was, and in your response, you didn't include your drive to and from the place at which you ate. So, we are free to create whatever thoughts we want, and so long as we don't attempt to pass it along as inspired, we're good with God.

Leecedar · Post by **Leecedar** » 23 Jul 2020, 10:17

B Creech wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 18:13 I do not believe the Bible is incomplete. There would not be enough room to write everything about God! I believe it is as complete as God wants it to be, we are not meant to know everything because we are not on the same realm as God. We are human, He is spiritual so we could not comprehend it all in our present state. That is just my opinion. Is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible? I say it is not righteous. I understand the author is using his imagination to fill in the gaps, which is what makes the book fiction. However, in the story of Adam and Eve, there wasn't just gaps being filled in, there were changes made to what the Bible actually says, which I have a problem with. I will continue reading to see how it goes unless I feel too much is being changed and not just being 'filled in.' Thanks for these questions!

Creech, I agree that any changes to His word are unrighteous, but after-notes? If that was the case, then every study Bible would be unrighteous. When I look up things in the Word, I use many sources, but a good study Bible is almost always a great foundation from which to build. Just my two cents.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 23 Jul 2020, 10:46

Leecedar wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 10:17
B Creech wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 18:13 I do not believe the Bible is incomplete. There would not be enough room to write everything about God! I believe it is as complete as God wants it to be, we are not meant to know everything because we are not on the same realm as God. We are human, He is spiritual so we could not comprehend it all in our present state. That is just my opinion. Is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible? I say it is not righteous. I understand the author is using his imagination to fill in the gaps, which is what makes the book fiction. However, in the story of Adam and Eve, there wasn't just gaps being filled in, there were changes made to what the Bible actually says, which I have a problem with. I will continue reading to see how it goes unless I feel too much is being changed and not just being 'filled in.' Thanks for these questions!
Creech, I agree that any changes to His word are unrighteous, but after-notes? If that was the case, then every study Bible would be unrighteous. When I look up things in the Word, I use many sources, but a good study Bible is almost always a great foundation from which to build. Just my two cents.

I agree with you. I was just talking about actually changing what the Bible says and replacing the actual content with something else. I use commentaries, and different versions of the Bible at times myself. I also love the study Bibles, I can learn so much from them.

Micko_15 · Post by **Micko_15** » 23 Jul 2020, 10:49

maybe its not incomplete because you can't tell if they add some topic that not relate for the world that created by God to us.

Anamul Hoque · Post by **Anamul Hoque** » 23 Jul 2020, 10:57

Truly speaking that at present Bible is not a complete book. It’s original copy changed Again and Again. It is converted from Enjil that was sent to the propet Esa (A.). It change many times. So at present many parts of Bible is Against to reality.

Koketso1998 · Post by **Koketso1998** » 23 Jul 2020, 10:59

I believe the Bible is complete, nothing more could be added, it leaves room for one to decide without forcing anything on anyone.

Nimisha_91 · Post by **Nimisha_91** » 23 Jul 2020, 13:07

Leen282 wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 15:08 Since the book is presented as fiction, I don't think it is meant to be read as trying to complete the Bible. For me one has nothing to do with the other.

I agree..I think trying to tie this in with The Bible would just make it very hard to enjoy this book. They're completely different things.

bookreviewmi1111 · Post by **bookreviewmi1111** » 24 Jul 2020, 05:41

I'm not sure if the Bible is complete not not. But this book is a fiction book, so it should not be the reason to judge the Bible.

gatuguta2030 · Post by **gatuguta2030** » 24 Jul 2020, 05:48

Nimisha_91 wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 13:07
Leen282 wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 15:08 Since the book is presented as fiction, I don't think it is meant to be read as trying to complete the Bible. For me one has nothing to do with the other.
I agree..I think trying to tie this in with The Bible would just make it very hard to enjoy this book. They're completely different things.

I am in agreement with this kind of thinking.