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1 | The Bible: Literal, or Symbolic? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Searcher56 | 10194 | ||
Hank, I think there are at least three views, in my mind. -everything in the Bible is literal, unless it says it is symbolism by using words like "like". -everything in the Bible is symbolic - from creation to the eternal state. -in betweeen is where many, if not most Christian think. There are some passages some say that a symbolic, like Matthew 5:29-30. There is danger in 'the usages of symbolism, allegory, metaphor and "poetic license"' can 'sacrifice, dilute or alter truth' ... I would add figures of speech and types (stuff I learned in English Lit). -Because one may think one passage is literal, and another will not. -We may sin because we choose not to obey the Word. Anyway, always take the passage in the contexts -immediate ... looking at the surronding verses -book ... understanding overall theme of the book -Bible ... compare Scripture with Scripture I take the Bible literaly most of the time. I would be very careful to do otherwise. I do not have my list of symbloc passages. |
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2 | The Bible: Literal, or Symbolic? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Risen | 10203 | ||
Grace and Peace to All In my understanding, Christ is the Good Shepherd we are the sheep. My sheep hear my voice. If indeed one is indwelt by Christ (born again) that person is sealed by the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit that will guide us into all truth (Christ is the Truth) and teaches us the meaning of His words for they are spirit, and without His Spirit we couldn't understand, see or hear . Any true understanding of scripture can only be revealed to us by His Spirit. Your Brother In Christ |
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3 | The Bible: Literal, or Symbolic? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Ray | 10224 | ||
Hi Risen, I have just come from a thread that you had responded to earlier. I rejoice with you in knowing Christ as the Truth. I am interested in praising God through the use of capitalization in the Scriptures. I was noticing the capitalized words in your post and would like to comment. You write that Christ is the Good Shepherd. I don't want to sway you from that praise; however, I believe that the context of John 10 is one of a good shepherd in contrast in a human setting. It is true that the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. What convinced you that Christ is the Truth? What did the Spirit use to guide you? |
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