Subject: How literal is the Bible? |
Bible Note: Hi, Hank... I haven't had much time to respond to posts now that I have my studies on top of all my other stuff to do! However, I noticed something recently. I was reading about Saint Jerome. Apparently, soon after he saw Rome sacked by barbarians, he wrote, "Quid salvum est si Roma perit?" Which means "Where is safety if Rome perishes?" Then he wandered off to become a hermit. I have to admit to being so conservative I have a tough time making left hand turns! But as I thought about Jerome, I wondered if he hadn't placed too much confidence in worldly kingdoms. As much as I love the United States of America, I must recognize that it will ultimately disappear. There is no gaurantee in scripture that nations will last forever. Fortunately, our confidence is in One Who cannot fail, not in nations or ideologies. That said, I hope everyone on the forum does their Christian duty and gets out and votes Tuesday! |