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I am a LCMS Lutheran and believe the Bible is the inspired and accurate word and will of GOD. In my opinion it is also much more than that. For me, it is like a mirror. It is humbling. Just when I think I am becoming better than those around me, that mirror reminds me that I am as flawed as everyone else. The more I read it, the more I see how much work I have left to do to correct my shortcomings. At the same time, I rejoice in the fact that, in spite of my shortcomings, I have been made acceptable. I don't deserve it, but I am glad for GODs mercy. I love reading it (the Bible) and no matter how much I read it, I learn something new each time I REread it. A new insight or understanding that suddenly becomes obvious where it was previously unnoticed by me. I believe it happens because GOD always has his hand out and when I reach for him, he grabs me by the hand and allows me to understand a bit more about him. Flame away if you like.
Robert
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"Igitur qui deciderat pacem, praeparatur bellum" -Flavius Vegetius Renatus
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