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Featured Do you tend to "mark your Bibles up," or do you prefer to keep them clean and pristine?

Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by alexander284, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. Reformed1689

    Reformed1689 Well-Known Member

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    Oh I understood what you meant. I was just pointing out we need clarity in our writing when dealing with the Word of God.
     
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    I also went through a period where I believed it was outright wrong to mark up a Bible! Then I went through a stage where I believed it was wrong not to! Lol

    And now, I'm at the point where I'm soooooooo indecisive about the issue! Lol
     
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    A few pencil dots in the margin. A little underlining. Some times Bible cross references not found in center column. Like Deuteronomy 32:22 for Moses in Luke 16:19-31.
     
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    Basically, there has been involved discussion between reformed and Calvinist Baptists as to if the Baptist were reformed or not. Calvinists like Dr Mac do not hold to the Confession of faith, scriptures only, and do not agree with Infant Baptist, while reformed would say both are required! His take on eschatology also rankles many reformed, as majority are A mils, while he is Pre trib pre mil!
     
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    My pastor take on this was if you have a clean bible, no notes or marks, dirty life, but if have a dirtied bible, have a clean life!
     
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    I hope this was a joke, but I have a feeling it was serious, in which case, it is serious error.
     
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    he meant it as a joke that also is giving spiritual truth!
     
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    Not sure I would say it is a spiritual truth. Just because someone marks up their Bible doesn't mean anything. Just because someone isn't, also doesn't mean anything.
     
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    Just think that someone who has rarely opened their bibles are not able to live that well for God!
     
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    Yes, but that is not the same thing as not marking in your Bible ;)
     
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    True!
     
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    Thank you for those additional words--and feel free to add more words if you have a mind.
    :)
     
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    there are Reformed and reformed Baptists...
    Small r hold to 5 points of Grace and scripture alone, while Big R hold to a Confession of faith , normally 1689 Baptist one, and also to a strict observing of Sunday and worship style.
     
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    I have a colored pencil marking system, which I no longer use. Too much work, and took too much time. I have one Bible that has it. Green, eternal life. Orange, the eternal fire. Blue, the Holy Spirit. Red, the blood of Christ. Light brown, NT quoted in OT and OT quoted in NT. Purple, prayer(s) to God. Yellow, used to mark anything else.
     
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    When you believed this, what was your reason for thinking it was wrong?

    Thanks.
     
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    I felt as if I were defiling or disrespecting the Word of God.
     
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    Actually shows respect for the Bible, as shows you see it as being so important too time and effort to mark it up with personal notes!
     
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    Perhaps to some people. Others will feel that their notes are better suited to be placed in notebook or commentaries.

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    Another reason (which I neglected to mention) is that I cannot tell you how many times I have wanted to give a Bible to someone who needed one, but was embarrassed to do so because of my having marked that Bible up!
     
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    This is my old Ryrie Study Bible from my Bible College day in the 80s. I stopped using it in the 90s. When I go back and read all the notes (most of which I dated), I can see how my understanding changed over the years.

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