Is the Bible incomplete?

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:37

JM Reviews wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 01:57 The Bible is complete. However, not everything was recorded in the Bible. Reading the Gospel books, say Luke, towards the end, it says that if everything that Jesus did were to be recorded in the Bible, then the space would be enough. This means that some actions were intentionally omitted.

That is quite clear. That is why we feel like there should have been more while reading

Post by **Melisa Jane** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:39

Cynthia_Oluchi wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 02:18 It can't be! What the author did is understandable— throw light to the stories.

Furthermore, he made it clear that this is purely a work of fictional. I don't see any problem with the book.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:39

JM Reviews wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 02:00
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 as much as I agree with you that the Bible is complete, we both know that there are some actions that were omitted. For instance, did they ever record when Adam or Eve went bathing? Or does it means they didn't bathe at all? These simple acts is all the author has added. As a Christian, I don't see any problem with that.

It is quite a silly point to make. Someone will notice of lacking of such facts if the bible is flawless and chronologically complete in every aspect

Post by **Melisa Jane** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:41

Sushan wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 02:27
Honest-reviewer wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 02:14 I think the Bible is incomplete is some ways. But the stories in it are very inspiring and helpful.
That is true. Whether complete or incomplete, it contains lot to learn

Yeah, everything that Christians need are found within the available texts of the Bible. I agree with you.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:41

JM Reviews wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 02:02
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 can't agree with you more. The author has made it clear that everything in the book is purely fictional. I don't see any reason why we should discredit his work.

Yes, the author has clearly mentioned that. And this discussion is not to discredit his marvellous imagination

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:42

Ana-Maria-Diana wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 02:03 The Bible is incomplete because the Institution of the Church wanted it to be this way. It is easier to create warnings and penalties when not all the information is given. Also I think The Bible can be interpreted in very different ways as any other book and ia very subjective. Each reader understands what he wants based on his own imagination.

That is quite true. The church has decided how the bible should be, and the left out parts are for the reader's imagination

Misael Carlos · Post by **Misael Carlos** » 05 Jun 2020, 08:53

The bible is complete. I think everything God wants us to learn is there. It just subject to different interpretation.

Johnson +1-2+3 · Post by **Johnson +1-2+3** » 05 Jun 2020, 09:10

The book is man's literature to b read for fun, the Bible is God's scripture to b taken seriously n lived. bot hv no similarities, nor is complimenting each oda. Dey hv no correlation.

Elizabeth Pass · Post by **Elizabeth Pass** » 05 Jun 2020, 11:07

My MIL said she always wondered about Jesus as a child. What was he like? Why doesn't the Bible talk about it?

The Bible is complete. If the information isn't included, it's not necessary. There are a few things that have gotten lost in translations, or certain idioms or colloquialisms that need clarification in today's society, but that doesn't mean we should "fill in the blanks" about certain situations or aspects.

SophiaNd · Post by **SophiaNd** » 05 Jun 2020, 11:43

I believe the Bible is complete though there are obviously some things that couldnt be inserted there. There is no way every single incident happening in a place can be documented 100%, otherwise the book would have been too massive to handle.

Amanda Nicole Newton · Post by **Amanda Nicole Newton** » 05 Jun 2020, 19:37

I have mentioned it before (not sure if on this site or another) but the Bible was ultimately decided on by Man. It was supposed to be with God's intervention, but who's to say if man truly listened to God's will or their own? The Bible isn't exactly incomplete, but it does leave out a LOT of small details. I have always felt that was so that man could imagine for themselves and think on the relevant parts and decide for themselves what to truly believe. Since this book is fiction, it's in no way trying to compete with the Bible or anything, simply to be a fiction book based on those events.

glossy cherry · Post by **glossy cherry** » 05 Jun 2020, 20:14

Firstly, I do not think the Bible is incomplete. As humans, we cannot know of each detail that happened in the time of God. The Bible is as complete as God wants it to be. Secondly, as the book is fictional, it is safe to assume a few details for the sake of the story.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 21:29

JM Reviews wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 02:04
Zoe Luh wrote: ↑01 Jun 2020, 15:28
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! Because it was fictional then I think it would be considered complete
The truth is, the Bible is complete in the sense that everything that was intended to be recorded in it were all recorded. But we must admit that some simple actions of the biblical characters such as bathing, etc were intentionally omitted. If the author creates a fictional story to bridge these gaps, I don't see any problem.

I didn't found such unnecessary details while reading the book. But the author has bridged the gaps in chronology of the bible

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 21:29

JM Reviews wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 02:06
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.
Yes. That's right. Christians shouldn't focus on whether or not the Bible is complete. We should, however, appreciate that all that we need are found within the Bible as it was presented to us. Thanks for that!

That is how a person perceives, and it is totally subjective

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 05 Jun 2020, 21:30

JM Reviews wrote: ↑05 Jun 2020, 02:09
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.
Yes. And I also believe that the Bible covers centuries of events. If everything within this period were to be recorded, then the size of the Bible would be too big. The book would be immobile.

That argument is fair enough. For the bible to be easily used, only the major details might have included