Also, I'd like to have a really good study of the 2 Timothy verse.
Moderators, do you want to move this to another thread, or keep it here?
2 Timothy, Chapter 3, Vs 15-17
(15) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
(16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
(17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 things stike me personally. The first is that I can still read the above to be true, yet still believe some of the Bible is non-literal.
The second is the word profitable. I can't get over how strange a choice it is. What about essential, required, necessary, or perfect?
I just think Paul could easily have been more clear cut if he wanted to say the Bible was perfect in every way.
Opinions? I'd also be really greatful if someone could offer insight into the original Greek wording, it's something I have very little knowledge of and am always thankful to learn about.
God Bless
Nick