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1 | How can we tell figurative from literal? | Bible general Archive 1 | Sir Pent | 19550 | ||
Dear Forum Members, An interesting question has arisen on the forum recently in multiple posts, which I would like to address directly. We would all agree that it is possible to interpret one part of scripture figuratively and another literally. The question is, "What are the criteria that can be consistently applied to tell the difference?" This is something that creeps into many different threads. It impacts how we interpret the creation story in Genesis, and the end of the world in Revelation. It even affects whether we believe that there was a certain number of soldiers, years, etc, or whether those numbers are figurative to mean something else. |
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2 | How can we tell figurative from literal? | Bible general Archive 1 | Sir Pent | 19552 | ||
Summary of Previous Posts....................... From a search of previous threads, I have found only limited answers. The most common are: 1. The Holy Spirit will tell you. 2. Church leaders will tell you. Neither of these are very objective 3. Decide based on the type of literature. 4. Figures of Speech are obviously figurative. These can lead to problems. For example, the Creation story is written in the form of ancient poetry, and figures of speech vary between cultures. 5. Descriptions use "Phenomenal" language. (ie. the sun rises) 6. Parables, symbols, and "picture stories" are figurative. The problem here is, who decides whether something is one of these things. |
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3 | How can we tell figurative from literal? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 19573 | ||
Dear Sir, Greetings, my friend, in Jesus' name! You wrote: 1. The Holy Spirit will tell you. 2. Church leaders will tell you. Neither of these are very objective End quote. If you read the sum of the Word, you will find that these two methods of discernment, when in accord with the Bible, and applied (or received) in faith, are very objective! In fact, they are the ONLY truly objective means to know truth. The alternatives are human knowledge, science, (numbers), quorum, or forum! :-) I'll take the Holy Spirit, and His chosen servants any day! Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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