The Bible is accurate

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Richard Masoner wrote:
> 
> > My brother, it was put to me....... "How do you know the ORIGANAL
> > manuscripts are themselves properly translated?" The truth is, I don't
> > know that they were.
> 
> I posted an essay indicating why we can trust modern copies of New
> Testament scripture to be an accurate rendition of what was penned
> 2000 years ago.  Similar textual evidence backs up the accuracy of
> the Old Testament.
> 
> > The muslims view our claims about the NT as we view the morman
> > claims about their bible.
> 
> This is very true, but their claims are based on myth.  Check out
> the interesting "On the alleged corruption of the Bible" page at
> 
> http://www.math.gatech.edu/~jkatz/Islam/Bible/
> 
> > One man, without a
> > bible can make a good argument for the existence of God. First I found
> > Jesus. Then I received the Holy Ghost. Then I discovered the bible...
> 
> I took a similar path, I guess.  But for me to receive Jesus, I had
> to be convinced that claims made about him were real.  The Bible provided
> that evidence for me (more on how I was persuaded of the truth of the
> Bible later...)
> 
> ---
> 
> Bro John has delved into what I predict to be Yet Another "Hot Topic."
> I also predict that John's position is going to be wildly unpopular on
> this list.  I ask that you all please refrain from innuendos, outright
> attacks, or accusations.
> 
> Richard M.Brother John agrees with brother Mason and withdrawals the topic... This 
is a topic that is probably best explored in prayer to to Lord. :)
Brother John.