Only for Catholics. Remember the pope changed times and laws...
“And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.” (Daniel 7:25)
I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. (Revelation 2:9)
8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. (Revelation 3:8-9)
The Bible is God's inspired Word, inerrant in its original writing and the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity.
To date historians have roughly 25,000 manuscripts of New Testament books, far more than any other book from ancient history. This includes over 5800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, with an astounding 2.6 million pages of biblical text and an average size of 450 pages. Between these manuscripts there is an accuracy of 99.5%, making it the most accurate historical text that exists by orders of magnitude.
In regards to your question, none of the translations to other languages are perfect, only the original Greek version of the New Testament is, and the original Hebrew/Aramaic versions of the Old Testament are. However, some of the translations available to us are very good and accurate.
To date historians have roughly 25,000 manuscripts of New Testament books, far more than any other book from ancient history. This includes over 5800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, with an astounding 2.6 million pages of biblical text and an average size of 450 pages. Between these manuscripts there is an accuracy of 99.5%, making it the most accurate historical text that exists by orders of magnitude.
The original Greek version of the Bible is God's inspired Word, inerrant in its original writing and the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity.
The King James version, like all the other translations, is far from perfect but in my opinion is a very good base for learning and understanding Gods Word in the Bible. One must study the King James in tandem with the original Greek to develop a more correct understanding of Gods Word. The Holy Spirit will guide the faithful Christian through the process.
Rather than focusing on things that are beyond our understanding and questions you could never answer without God first revealing it to you (perhaps God was never created and always was, is and will be?). Focus on the reality, is there evidence of God? If so, how has He revealed Himself to humanity? What is our purpose here in this world?
In regards to your first question about the Bible:
- The Bible is God's inspired Word, inerrant in its original writing and the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity.
- The Old Testament is the first and oldest written religious text.
- To date historians have roughly 25,000 manuscripts of New Testament books, far more than any other book from ancient history. This includes over 5800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, with an astounding 2.6 million pages of biblical text and an average size of 450 pages. Between these manuscripts there is an accuracy of 99.5%, making it the most accurate historical text that exists by orders of magnitude.
- 95% of Bible prophecy has already been fulfilled and can be verified by history. This includes the New Testament fulfilling the Old Testament, some of which was written up to 1500 years before God was manifest in the flesh on this earth as Jesus Christ.
- The Bible is very clear about false gods and their origin, especially the origin of great whore of Babylon, which introduced the worship of false gods and is first of her kind; “the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth”. All other religions are linked to the worship of Satan and other demons (fallen angels). There are only two sides here, you are either 100% for God or you are against Him, there is no middle ground.
This is because Satan and his demons (fallen angels) have long ago infiltrated the church. Mainstream denominations all err from the truth. You must seek after God and read the Holy Bible yourself to develop your own conclusions.
Modern day "Jews" post Christs death and resurrection are not God's chosen people, but are of the synagogue of Satan.
"I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9)
"Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee." (Revelation 3:9)
Modern day "Jews" post Christs death and resurrection are not God's chosen people, but are of the synagogue of Satan.
"I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9)
"Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee." (Revelation 3:9)
God called me to Him and has revealed to me that He is real, showing mercy unto me even though I was a wicked sinner on my way to hell. The Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is God’s inspired Word. Inerrant in its original writing, the Bible is the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity. Now I thirst to spread the truth, working for the Lord as His humble servant. I hope that God will touch your heart too, and reveal this to you as well, and I hope that if He does, you receive it with joy and gladness.
Having faith/trust in the LORD is not mere mental believe. Even the demons believe and tremble... Faith in the LORD is based on the evidence He has provided you of His existence, the miracles He has worked in your life, and the validity of His Word in the Bible which proves that what He says will happen with 100% certainty.
Everything you just said contradicts the Christian faith.
“Thou shalt not murder.” Exodus 20:13
"I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9)
"I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee." (Revelation 3:8-9)