Subject: How can we tell figurative from literal? |
Bible Note: Contrary View, Logic .......................... Dear Kalos, It seems like we are in disagreement so often on this forum, and yet I am confident that we are truly much closer to brothers than it would at first appear. I really like your quote about seeking the plain sense and avoiding nonsense. However, although that is a great summary statement, it does not actually answer the question at all. It is not objective to simply say intepret scripture using "common sense". The most obvious reason is that different people would tell you that "common sense" leads them to opposite interpretation of certain biblical passages. The only objective way to determine "common sense" would be to take a survey and if a certain percentage (ie. 75 percent) of the people agree on something then it would be "common sense". I am relatively certain that you would not recommend that we base our Biblical beliefs on just what the large majority says. Therefore, my question remains. What are OBJECTIVE and CONSISTENT methods for correct scripture interpretation? |