You know, Roy, the only thing that I want to clarify in what you've said is this: Its not a matter of loving the bible OR being a living epistle. Its about both. Yes? The bible contains the Word of God, a living testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.
In many communities, I've heard things like "Jesus didn't say that there would be some book left to speak to men, but said the Holy Spirit would come and lead us into all truth." So I asked: "How do you know what Jesus said or didn't say?" Is it not from the bible?

--rhonda