McGee, J. Vernon: Thru the Bible Commentary. electronic ed. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1981, S. 2:25

"10:12–14 sun stood still, And the moon stopped. Some say an eclipse hid the sun, keeping its heat from Joshua’s worn soldiers and allowing coolness for battle. Others suppose a local (not universal) refraction of the sun’s rays such as the local darkness in Egypt (Ex. 10:21–23). Another view has it as only language of observation; i.e., it only seemed to Joshua’s men that the sun and moon stopped as God helped them do in one literal 24-hour day what would normally take longer. Others view it as lavish poetic description, not literal fact. However, such ideas fail to do justice to 10:12–14, and needlessly question God’s power as Creator. This is best accepted as an outright, monumental miracle. Joshua, moved by the Lord’s will, commanded the sun to delay (Heb., “be still, silent, leave off”). The earth actually stopped revolving or, more likely, the sun moved in the same way to keep perfect pace with the battlefield. The moon also ceased its orbiting. This permitted Joshua’s troops time to finish the battle with complete victory (v. 11)."

Faith believes God (Heb 11:1).  Do you believe God (Jn 14:1), Christ (Jn 6:29; Ac 20:21), the writings of Moses (Jn 5:46; Ac 24:14), the prophets (2Ch 20:20; Ac 26:27) and the gospel (Mr 1:15)?  On what basis do you call yourself a Christian? 

Response to comment [from a "Christian"]:  "It's impossible for the "sun to stand still" in a literal sense and have the effect intended. You can explain what actually happened in a number of ways. The question is, is this an error or not? I'm asking you not MacArthur (who didn't answer the question either)."

The Holy Spirit is our teacher.  He reveals the things of God (1Co 2:10,13) and Christ (Jn 16:14).

I am asking you not Beelzebub why you think there are errors in the Bible?  You talk daily about what you do not believe.  Why don't you tell us when you do start believing the Bible?  On what basis do you call yourself a Christian?  You argue like an atheist.

"You lie repeatedly."

Proof please. :peach:

Do you now believe God? http://vananne.com/serpentdove/AOquestions.htm

Response to comment [from a "Christian"]:  "The Bible contains ancient science, such as the sun standing still, an immovable earth, a hard domed sky etc....They simply reflect the viewpoint of the inspired writer."

You believe the writer was inspired to write error?  Forgetting to dot an "i" or cross a "t" is different from writing a substantial error.  You either believe the Bible is the inspired word of God or you do not (2 Ti 3:16).  Which is it?  Is the Bible scientifically wrong?

"I quoted the Nicene creed earlier which I believe, notably you didn't comment..."

Stating a creed is one thing.  Pouring a different meaning into the creed than historical, biblical Christianity is another thing.

"I believe in the person and work of Jesus Christ, his bodily resurrection and death to save mankind from their sins."

Yet, you do not give a damn what he says? Jn 5:47.

"Do you think believing in creation in 6 days is necessary and all it takes?"

A person is not saved based on his/her belief in a normal six day creation week (Ex 20:11; 31:17).  A person is saved based on his/her relationship with Jesus.

"...[I]t's you that force[s] people to choose between faith and science..."

Truth is truth independent from me.

"...well more like AiG does..."

Poisoning the well.

"You're a great atheist maker."

You reveal your own heart.

[Do you now believe God?/AO Questions] "Do you?"

I do not have a problem with the Bible passages that you brought up.  You no longer do?    http://vananne.com/serpentdove/AOquestions.htm

[You believe the writer was inspired to write error?]  "No. God doesn't inspire error..."

Do you believe the Bible contains errors?  If so, who made the error?  God or the writer? 

[You either believe the Bible is the inspired word of God or you do not (2 Ti 3:16). Which is it?]  "That's not at all what early Christians or Jews believed. There were different "levels" of inspiration. It also depends on what you mean by inspired."

I suppose that's a "no".

[Is the Bible scientifically wrong?] "It's not a science textbook. It reflects the science of the time it was written in."

So they were wrong scientifically and modern scientists are right? 

"You think I'm an atheist now?"

Your arguments are similar. 

[I do not have a problem with the Bible passages that you brought up (http://vananne.com/serpentdove/AOquestions.htm). :idunno: You no longer do?] "I've never "have a problem with" those passages. They reflect the ancient understanding of the earth..."

Why do you bring up these passages as problem texts?  Is it your position that they were wrong scientifically and modern scientists are right? 

[Do you believe the Bible contains errors? If so, who made the error? God or the writer?]  "The writers were still flawed human beings like you and I. God did not choose to correct the science because it would have caused confusion for centuries of the hearers rather than understanding."

The writers got the science wrong and modern scientists have corrected their errors?

"I believe in an inspired scripture, though probably not in the same sense as you do."

Perhaps you spiritualize 2 Ti 3:16, too.

"...[S]cience isn't important for the gospel message..."

If the Bible contains errors, why should anyone believe it? 

"...[I]t's merely part of the cultural landscape of the writer..."

Did people look like ape men in this cultural landscape?  How cultured can an ape be really?  

"Your problem is you actually place so much value on scientific knowledge that you feel the Bible must be scientifically accurate or it is useless."

The Bible is scientifically inaccurate?

"Consider for a moment that the Bible is not designed to teach science at all, nor was it held to a standard of scientific perfection (though it does reflect simple observational accuracy) what then...?"

The Bible is simplistic?

[Not problem texts/problem texts] "They have the same "problems" that Genesis 1 has, an ancient understanding of the universe..."

Ancient writers were wrong and modern scientists are right?  Why don't you take this questionnaire and see how much of the Bible you believe? http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/am/v1/n1/questionnaire-for-institutions

[2 Ti 3:16] "Perhaps you don't understand the verse."

What do you think of (Ps 12:6)?  Is the Bible perfect?  Pr 30:5?  Is the Bible pure? 

Does the Bible reflect God in anyway?  Should we judge the Bible or should the Bible judge us? 

Should we toss out parts we don't like?  (Psalm 119:89).  Who should we trust?  Ourselves?  Or the word of God? Jn 6:67-69.

"There's no "science" or "natural knowledge" in there.  In righteousness, good works . . .where do you find science in there?"  http://www.theologyonline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2374983#poststop

The Bible can only instruct us in righteousness and good works?

[The Bible is scientifically inaccurate?] "In terms of a modern standard yes...I don't see anything wrong with God using the "science of the day"."

God had to learn from modern scientists?

[The Bible is simplistic?] "In some senses and books yes in others not. The Gospel itself message NEEDS to be simple, otherwise is God only appealing to the learned and intelligent?"

I did not ask if the Bible is simple.  I asked if the Bible is simplistic.

"That questionnaire is for institutions, not individuals. Why do you (or AiG in this case) have the right to put me on trial?"

Those are questions to consider.   

"I answered your last one anyway and you've never actually answered or apologized for the lies you've been telling."

Proof please.

[The Bible can only instruct us in righteousness and good works?] "Do you want it to tell you about something else?"