Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, in his first remarks after being elected Wednesday afternoon, told Members of Congress that “Scripture” and “the Bible” are clear that they have been “ordained” by God.

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    1 year ago

    But this was written by our lord and savior, Jesus Christ

    Did they say which part? I’m no theologian, but I don’t remember mentions of any actual writings by Jesus himself.

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      The argument usually is that the authors, compilers, and translators were guided by the hand of God. Not specifically that Jesus was sitting down with an inkwell.

      Closest thing is written accounts by the men who traveled with him about Jesus’s actions and statements.