Originally posted by Nellinator
Hardly 6 trillion interpretations. Less than 6 billion probably too. Most things are pretty clear cut. Issues generally only arise around the role of the church, the Trinity, predestination, the afterlife, and science. Most of it is clear cut though.
😆 There isn't much left.
Originally posted by NellinatorYou guys? Who are the others?
Actually, he said that he doesn't always correctly interpret. You guys need to get over your bias read everything he says, leave it in context and be productive instead of spamming this thread with "JIA thinks he is always right". He clearly said he does not think that.Anyways, he makes a valid point.
Originally posted by Nellinator
Hardly 6 trillion interpretations. Less than 6 billion probably too. Most things are pretty clear cut. Issues generally only arise around the role of the church, the Trinity, predestination, the afterlife, and science. Most of it is clear cut though.
haermm Not that I've studied.
Originally posted by lord xyz
Okay, lets say the Bible is true.How do we find out the right interpretation?
Get born again then take what it says literally unless the Scripture is clearly metaphorical. But just because something is metaphorical does not mean that it does not describe true events, it just may do so in symbolic language instead of in literal language.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Get born again then take what it says literally unless the Scripture is clearly metaphorical. But just because something is metaphorical does not mean that it does not describe true events, it just may do so in symbolic language instead of in literal language.
😆 Now that was clear.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Get born again then take what it says literally unless the Scripture is clearly metaphorical. But just because something is metaphorical does not mean that it does not describe true events, it just may do so in symbolic language instead of in literal language.
Utter nonsense.
I'm a born again Christian and happen to have spoken with god in prayer. He revealed to me that almost the entire Bible is metaphorical in nature. None of it is meant to be taken in a purely literal way 😬
Originally posted by JesusIsAliveIn other words, you don't know. So if you don't know what it means, why do you use it as a reference?
Get born again then take what it says literally unless the Scripture is clearly metaphorical. But just because something is metaphorical does not mean that it does not describe true events, it just may do so in symbolic language instead of in literal language.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Get born again then take what it says literally unless the Scripture is clearly metaphorical. But just because something is metaphorical does not mean that it does not describe true events, it just may do so in symbolic language instead of in literal language.
All you said is "my interpretation is the correct one/way"... Gee, thanks, like we didn't already know you felt that way.
-Edit, if you plan on taking the Bible literal in every sense, then you have some "esplaining to do Lucy", because there is some seriously F'd up suff in there. Stoning, incest, baby murder etc. etc.
Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
Utter nonsense.I'm a born again Christian and happen to have spoken with god in prayer. He revealed to me that almost the entire Bible is metaphorical in nature. None of it is meant to be taken in a purely literal way 😬
I don't believe that you spoke to the true God. You may have spoken to "god" but not the true God.
Originally posted by Robtard
All you said is "my interpretation is the correct one"... Gee, thanks, like we didn't already know you felt that way.
Hi buddy Robtard, it is good to see that you have not changed a bit. You still put words in my mouth and misquote me, but I still love you with Christian love brother.
Show me where I said that "my interpretation is the correct one."
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
I don't believe that you spoke to the true God. You may have spoken to "god" but not the true God.
I have spoken to the true god.
He said to me that the bible is meant as allegory. His son taught in parable and so does he. Revealing the literal truth of reality to mankind is simply impossible.
Originally posted by lord xyz
In other words, you don't know. So if you don't know what it means, why do you use it as a reference?
No, really that is how you rightly divide the Word of Truth. You must study the Word of God to show yourself approved, a workman who needs not to be ashamed. For then grasshopper you will be able to correctly interpret the Scriptures.