Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Romans 5:12 ¶ Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned-- |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:12 ¶ Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, so death spread to all people [no one being able to stop it or escape its power], because they all sinned. |
Subject: Adam and sin entering the world. |
Bible Note: Clinzey - Strongly and vigorously I come forth in disagreement with you that the Genesis account of Adam is symbolic. You further assert, "The Bible is still authoritative, even if some aspects of it are symbolic and not literal historical accounts." The Bible is a long and complex compendium of a large number of separate books and encompasses a broad spectrum of literary types, some of which are indeed meant to be viewed as less than literal, or if you will, as symbolic. I'm speaking of certain poetic passages (e.g., in Psalms) and of certain apocalytic passages in, for example, the book of Revelation. But on what premise do you base your assertion that the creation story of Genesis is symbolic? Tell me on what basis you derive the idea that Genesis begins with symbolism. Prove if you can that the Bible is not historically and factually accurate. Are we being prudent and wise to use symbolism as a scapegoat to explain away the parts of Scripture that we don't understand or don't agree with? What about, for example, Jesus' miracles? Were they real or symbolic? How can Scripture be "authoritative" if it is laced with myths and fables? I shall appreciate your entering a post that backs with facts what you have given as mere opinion and conjecture. --Hank |