Response:

Yes, the Bible is complete. Rev 22:18-19 pronounces a curse on those who would add to or take away from the Bible. I Cor 13:10 tells us that when "that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away". This reference is speaking of the Bible, for the only two "things" which are perfect are Christ (John 14:6) and His Word (John 17:17), and the neuter pronoun "that" would not be used to refer to Christ. Thus, once the Scriptures were completed around 95 A.D., there was no new revelation from God. As can be seen from other questions on our web site, I believe that the only acceptable "Bible" in the English language is the King James Version. Without going into details which have been dealt with in other questions, the King James Version is the only literal, formal equivalency translation from the correct Greek and Hebrew manuscripts that is available in English today. Of course, both the Old and New Testaments are part of the Bible. They are equally inspired and preserved, and equally relevant for today. Remember, when Paul commends Timothy for his knowledge of the "holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation" (II Tim 3:15), he was speaking of the Old Testament. Galatians 3:24 states that the law was "a schoolmaster, to bring us to Christ". I Corinthians 10:11 tells us that the stories of the Old Testament are examples to us today, so that we can better understand Who God is, and what He expects of us.

By Dr Mark Montgomery Ambassador Baptist Church 1926 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15209 (412)477-3210