Is the Bible incomplete?

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 03 Jun 2020, 19:54

Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 11:19
Sushan wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 09:53
Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 06:59 I believe the Bible is complete. Killing Abel is a fictional novel, and therefore I do not think that anything that was written out from someone's imagination would be able to make the Bible incomplete.
This fiction does not make it incomplete. But there are gaps in the chronological order
Yes, you are definitely right about that who knows why?

That is how I perceive. When the storyline is broken in the middle, I take it as incomplete. But I have no idea about the reason for that

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 03 Jun 2020, 19:55

J_odoyo wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 13:12 I think this book is just one of the Bible commentaries outside there. It doesn't means that the Bible is incomplete. Personally, I know that the Bible is complete and a standalone Library of holy scriptures—complements one another.

Yes, this is an outside commentary to the bible. So no need to compare the both

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 03 Jun 2020, 19:56

Bookreviwer2020 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 13:34 I think the writer is creative in imaging what may have happened between stories in the bible. However I think the bible covers what is relevant to its theme and stories. I don't think anyone would have the time to sit and read a book telling you absolutely everything in detail from the beginning of time and until now without leaving anything out, and who would be able to write all of it down anyway. So id course no such book, or any revelation would tell you absolutely everything about everything, but rather what is relevant and what you should know...I think anyway

Seemingly the bible includes the things that are essential to be known by humans

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 03 Jun 2020, 19:58

Reubeney wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 18:06
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 agree. The Bible is complete in its teachings but it was a compilation of teachings drawn from a collection of manuscripts. Hence, there might be other details left out in writing the Bible that might not have been of much essence.

That can be right. There are details that are left out, but they might had had a lesser value in contribution to the main message

Chipochashe · Post by **Chipochashe** » 03 Jun 2020, 20:23

Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 10:06 The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?

This book is fictional and is not trying to pass itself as the inspired Word of God.

With that said, no one has authority to add to or subtract from the Bible. There are things that God has withheld from our knowledge, but what we need to know is provided.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 03 Jun 2020, 20:32

Chipochashe wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 20:23
Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 10:06 The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?
This book is fictional and is not trying to pass itself as the inspired Word of God.

With that said, no one has authority to add to or subtract from the Bible. There are things that God has withheld from our knowledge, but what we need to know is provided.

Maybe that is true. The bible contains what humans are meant to know

DominicVenditti · Post by **DominicVenditti** » 04 Jun 2020, 00:11

Honestly, I don't really think any story is ever "complete" so to speak. In my opinion, when the story ends is when it truly begins because that's when people start to really think about how it portrays the world or is important in their lives. With that in mind, the Bible is almost complete and incomplete at the same time because it allows for people to grow from it and receive wisdom from it even though God's work and word are constantly being reaffirmed constantly even to today.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Jun 2020, 01:33

DominicVenditti wrote: ↑04 Jun 2020, 00:11 Honestly, I don't really think any story is ever "complete" so to speak. In my opinion, when the story ends is when it truly begins because that's when people start to really think about how it portrays the world or is important in their lives. With that in mind, the Bible is almost complete and incomplete at the same time because it allows for people to grow from it and receive wisdom from it even though God's work and word are constantly being reaffirmed constantly even to today.

Yes, it is complete in one way and incomplete in another. Yet, what is important is the message given

Post by **Kirsi Cultrera** » 04 Jun 2020, 03:51

Sushan wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 19:54
Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 11:19
Sushan wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 09:53

This fiction does not make it incomplete. But there are gaps in the chronological order
Yes, you are definitely right about that who knows why?
That is how I perceive. When the storyline is broken in the middle, I take it as incomplete. But I have no idea about the reason for that

God's humor?

But seriously, I have no idea why. I suppose you know that the original Bible was not piled up in chronological order? Have you ever tried reading The Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)? I found it very interesting, even though it doesn't answer all questions but might give some new views...

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Jun 2020, 04:06

Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑04 Jun 2020, 03:51
Sushan wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 19:54
Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2020, 11:19

Yes, you are definitely right about that who knows why?
That is how I perceive. When the storyline is broken in the middle, I take it as incomplete. But I have no idea about the reason for that
God's humor? But seriously, I have no idea why. I suppose you know that the original Bible was not piled up in chronological order? Have you ever tried reading The Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)? I found it very interesting, even though it doesn't answer all questions but might give some new views...

Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into that

Sydney Nyamasoka · Post by **Sydney Nyamasoka** » 04 Jun 2020, 04:36

Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 10:06 The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?

The Bible in its originality, is complete but some versions being translations from the original text may lack the completeness. This is not a major issue because the core message (Christ's second coming and the Gospel of God's Kingdom all centered on aggape love) is still reserved.

Adding notes which are explanatory in nature is helpful but if the notes are meant to alter or modify the meaning then that is plainly wrong.

Alice Ngugi · Post by **Alice Ngugi** » 04 Jun 2020, 05:08

I believe the Bible is complete in what it intended to communicate. All that a believer needs. All these other questions that we may have are answered by the spirit of God, and if not, we shall know in the afterlife.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Jun 2020, 08:17

Sydney Nyamasoka wrote: ↑04 Jun 2020, 04:36
Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 10:06 The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?
The Bible in its originality, is complete but some versions being translations from the original text may lack the completeness. This is not a major issue because the core message (Christ's second coming and the Gospel of God's Kingdom all centered on aggape love) is still reserved.

Adding notes which are explanatory in nature is helpful but if the notes are meant to alter or modify the meaning then that is plainly wrong.

Maybe the problem is with the translations, but not the original bible.

Explanatory after notes are a great help to understand the bible

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Jun 2020, 08:18

Alice Ngugi wrote: ↑04 Jun 2020, 05:08 I believe the Bible is complete in what it intended to communicate. All that a believer needs. All these other questions that we may have are answered by the spirit of God, and if not, we shall know in the afterlife.

Yes, maybe there is a place for our questions in the afterlife, if they are not solved in this life

Faridah Mwilson · Post by **Faridah Mwilson** » 04 Jun 2020, 15:03

Nerea wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 14:46 I believe that the Bible is complete. When you read the book of Revelation 22:18,19 you'll realize that adding or subtracting contents into or from the Bible is not right whatsoever.

In light of this, are you okay with the book?? would you recommend it to me?