Is there another way of studing what the Bible says. I wonder if what they meant is " what I don't like in the Bible I can just interpret it as something I do like"
2006-11-07 14:50:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One person will say that a statement has a "spiritual meaning"...another will say it's "literal"....then another will say the meaning is entirely different because the word was an old Hebrew word that used to mean bla bla bla.
You will never get it right if you listen to people who accuse you of reading the Bible incorrectly. Read the bible if you want to and take the benefits that you gain from it. Ask questions and use your own logical mind to decide what answers are helping you, rather than hindering you.
Good Luck!
2006-11-07 15:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The bible is a historical book and there are things to be taken literally and other things which are to be taken symbolically. but more than that its a personal book through which God speaks to us. and so many a time the bible can speak to us personally and this happens only we God reveals the true meaning of a verse to us. so if you pray and you know that God has reavealed something to you from the bible, then you don't have to worry what others say about the way you interpret the bible. Always prayer is the way you can find great truths.
2006-11-07 15:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by smashingdon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
while watching T.V. I heard a minister say the bible says this but it really mean that, and that time has passed away. there are too many Christians that have changed the bible to mean what they believe instead of what is says,
I take the bible literal, I believe that when Jesus said something he knew what he was saying and meant it, when we start reinterpreting the bible, and changing its meaning to what we believe it should say, where do we stop?
and yes we do have the intelligence to know the difference between a parable and a statement.
2006-11-07 15:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No there's a difference between taking the Bible literally - that every word is the literal word of God and can't be questioned - and seeing parts of it as possibly being metaphor or allegory.
Someone who takes the Bible literally would say that when Jesus said if your hand causes you to sin it's better to cut it off than to enter the kingdom of heaven in your current state, you really should cut off your hand.
2006-11-07 14:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by hollynicity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is according on u eveyone interpret bible. Some interpret literally and some metaphorically.
2006-11-07 15:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Alternative Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE of the bible should be taken literally. It is a collection of parables and mythology, not a history book.
2006-11-07 15:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more you interpret it literally the closer to the real truth you get.
OFTEN NEEDED BIBLE TRUTHS
When the Son of Man sets you free-you are free indeed John 8:36
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.... Matthew 6: 14
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths Proverb 3: 6
at noon will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice Psalm 55: 17
...Ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will harken unto you Jeremiah 29: 12
while they are yet speaking, I will hear Isaiah 65: 24
Every man tempted-own lust-brings sin-sin brings separation James 1:14-15
Go therefore and teach them all things HE taught us Matthew 28:19-20
Spirit of The Lord on me to Preach, Heal the brokenhearted, preach deliverance Luke 4:18
YOU ARE - Fearfully (Beautifully) and wonderfully made Psalm 139: 14
Be not of this world but Renew your mind that which is good, acceptable Romans 12: 2
New glorified body, fashioned like His glorious body Philippians 3:21
With Love of Christ-beyond understanding, ye can be filled with fullness of God Ephesians 3: 19,20
Being in Christ- a New Creation-old passed away, ALL THINGS NEW! Corinthians. 17
All scripture -inspiration of God -profitable for doctrine, reproof correction, instruction and righteousness Timothy. 3: 16
After suffer for while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you….1 Peter 5:10
Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. James 5: 13
Today's suffering not comparable to glory to be revealed in us.. Romans 8: 18
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness John 12: 46
Jesus said unto him, If though canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth Mark 9:23
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: Psalm 55: 22
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble Psalm 9: 9
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord Psalm 27: 14
I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee Hebrews 13: 5
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds Psalm 147: 3
2006-11-07 15:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible is 90% metaphor.
2006-11-07 15:01:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jedi Baptist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
specific, I do have faith that we are meant to interpret the Bible actually. Literal interpretation is the only interpretation achieveable. And with the help of "literal interpretation", I recommend the meaning that is initially meant with the help of the writers of the Bible.
2016-11-28 02:48:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋