we are talking about faith in bible class and I was wondering can faith remove literal mountains as taught in?

Question

Matt 17:20? Aren't we talking a measure of faith to believe here, not literally moving a mountain?

Answer 1

Jesus may have included real mountains because of his power, but he often used illustrations. (Matthew 13:34) So he probably had in mind obstacles that could be like mountains to the believer. In fact, the word “mountain” is frequently used to mean a huge quantity, such as “a mountain of debts.” That true faith can transfer or remove mountainlike obstacles is what that scripture means

Answer 2

I believe that, literaly, if ones Faith in The power of God is compleat, then literal mountains could be moved. Purely by the power of faith... But it dose not appear any one has yet achieved that level of Faith in this world. At least I have not seen any mountains flying by lately.... I am not makeing light of this... I do absolutly believe it is an achievable goal for someone... I am clearly a long way from that level.... to believe otherwise would be to place a limit on God's power... That is not inline with the principle of Faith.

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure it speaks of situations and obstacles in faith, by just using pure child-like beginner's faith (like a mustard seed)

I don't think it means literal mountains, because of the cause and effect of this world. If a mountain plunged into the sea, it would displace a lot of water. Besides, what purpose would that serve for God?

Answer 4

Both ... IF there were one human with that kind of faith, it would be done. No one measures up though.. Anything is possible with God. It is a matter of faith.

Answer 5

Sure, but why would you want to do that?

Heck, they've got dynamite and bulldozers that can move mountains now. It doesn't' even take that much faith anymore.