The doctrine of Verbal Plenary Preservation (VPP) asserts that every word of the Bible has been perfectly preserved by God, without any loss or alteration, from the original manuscripts to the present. However, critics argue that this doctrine has several errors and issues:
1. Textual Variants**: There are numerous textual variants among different manuscripts of the Bible. These differences suggest that the text has not been perfectly preserved, as VPP claims.
2. Historical Evidence**: Historical evidence shows that scribes made errors, intentional changes, and omissions over centuries. This contradicts the idea of perfect preservation.
3. Translation Differences**: Different Bible translations often have variations in wording and meaning, which raises questions about the preservation of the exact words.
4. Lack of Original Manuscripts**: We do not have the original manuscripts (autographs) of the Bible, only copies (apographs). This makes it difficult to verify the claim of perfect preservation.
These points highlight some of the challenges and criticisms faced by the doctrine of Verbal Plenary Preservation.
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