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Originally Posted by KMK  OK. I think I see what you are saying. The fact that the HS was able to preserve the scriptures 90% intact in spite of man's negligence or abuse strenghtens our confidence. The assumption being that if preservation was left to man alone, there would be a great deal more variants and they would be of a more significant nature.
And if there were no variants, that would actually make us suspicious of the Spirit's 'imprimatur'. |
After further reflection - I would modify your statement:
The fact that the HS was able to preserve the Scripture
99% (?) intact in spite of man's negligence or abuse strengthens our confidence. The assumption being without the HS acting to preserve the Scripture, there would be a great deal more variants and they would be of a more significant nature.