OPBCB
This manifesto sets out the OPBCB's position on the publication marketed as the "Free Style" (Flip) Bible. It is organized around four convictions about Scripture, followed by a concluding statement.
I. The Word of God Is Living
The manifesto affirms that Scripture is living and active, not a text to be reshaped for stylistic trends.
II. The Word of God Is Elevated
It holds that God's Word carries an elevated character that should be respected in any translation or edition.
III. The Word of God Is Pure
The purity of the biblical text is presented as a quality that must be preserved rather than altered for commercial or cultural appeal.
IV. The Term "Bible" Is Improper for the Free Style Version
The document argues that applying the word "Bible" to the Free Style edition is not appropriate, given the concerns raised in the preceding points.
Conclusion
The manifesto closes by restating the OPBCB's commitment to the integrity of Scripture as the basis for its objection to the Free Style edition.
Sharing terms: The manifesto may be copied and shared freely, provided the source is credited. A PDF eBook version of the text is also made available for download.
Related Reading
This statement sits alongside the OPBCB's broader manifesto and its protest against performance-oriented worship, forming part of the order's doctrinal record.
Attribution for Sharing
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