Bible Question: are the prophesies in revelations literal? (revelations 6 has many fantastical scenes) |
Bible Answer: 'When spiritualization is introduced into one's interpretation, Pandora's box is opened and various meanings can be understood. The only way the integrity of the Author/author's wording and meaning can be preserved is by taking Scripture at face value. Taking Scripture at face value means that the student of Scripture recognizes the difference between what can be called the "simple sense" of a passage and what is understood as a literal understanding. A literal understanding includes the examination of the historical/cultural and lexical/syntactical considerations. It also recognizes symbols and figures of speech and realizes there is a referent for them. For further information on hermeneutical principles, see the "links" section of this website for an explanation.' Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner ____________________ www.solagroup.org/articles/ endtimes/et_0003.html |