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Bible Question:
Is the entire Bible (specifically Genesis) meant to be interpreted literally? My concern is that I am being a hypocritical by not believe that everything in Genesis happened exactly as written, but still believing that Jesus is my savior. On a friend’s recommendation, I went to answersingenesis.com, but their interpretations left me with more questions/doubts than answers (e.g. Dinosaurs on Noah’s ark?!?). I am curious as to others thoughts on this topic because the more I think on it, the more confused I get. I hope this isn't considered a divisive question, because I really, really need some help. God Bless. |
Bible Answer: Dear confusedcatholic, Welcome to the Forum! Your question is a good one which I'll attempt to provide a succinct answer to. Possibly others can elaborate. Check out and consider 2 Timothy 3:16: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" The Bible must be understood as a whole. What you're speaking to specifically is what's termed Verbal Plenary Inspiration. All of scripture was (and is) inspired, with no one book more or less inspired than the rest. Most on this Forum, including myself would hold the whole Bible to be authoritative, inerrant,and inspired by God for matters related to our faith and practice. The matter you speak of regarding "interpreting literally" deals with Biblical Interpretation principles. While All scripture is inspired and authoritative we do have to be careful about interpreting it (all) literally! In general we would interpret the Bible as we would any other work of literature. That which is intended to be literal as such, that which intended as Figurative, Allegorical, etc.a such. Genesis is a book, written by Moses dealing with the origins (creation) of all things, the fall of man and so on. It covers a period of about 2300 years. In Genesis we have several prophecies concerning Christ (3:15; 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14; 49:10). As well we several writers in both the OT and NT who refer back to Genesis and specifically, Adam (Hos 6:7,Rom. 5:14, 1 Tim. 2:13,14, Jude 1:14). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |