‘What Did Jesus Say or Not Say?’

Your article causes me to wonder how far liberal “scholars” are willing to go in diluting Bible Scripture.

In all honesty, I would not doubt that these 30 individuals of Robert W. Funk’s so-called Jesus Seminar, have done extensive research through their own initiatives. They obviously feel qualified to go head-to-head with “All Scripture (which) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness . . . “, (II Timothy 3:16). These words were written by the apostle Paul during the time he awaited execution for his faith.

According to your article, biblical references depicting the return of Jesus Christ to earth “. . . are likely to be voted down . . . “ by the Jesus Seminar. Funk’s self-anointed 30 have decided to set aside five or six years in an attempt to undo the thesis of the biblical statement, which involves a risen and returning Christ.

Peter, not long before he hung upside down on a cross to die, stated, “For we have not followed cunningly devised fables when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16). Are Peter’s last words lies?

Bible Scripture was not formulated by the sacrifice of a “ballot box” and “colored pegs or beads.” Neither will it be undone by such. If God is capable of delivering His word to man, He is certainly capable of preserving it. Otherwise, God has no reliable absolute in which to judge us. The new-wave scholars should consider that before releasing their latest edition.

JOHN T. ALEXANDER

Claremont