The approach to Christianity known as “evangelicalism” insists on a literal interpretation of Biblical narratives and is heavily focused on ideology. On many issues, this may or may not be problematic but I submit that a literal interpretation of Biblical texts applying the death of Jesus to Temple sacrifice was never meant by the Apostles as a statement of faith, but as a tool for the first century Jews. Read my blog "The Error of Evangelicalism" on my 360 page and comment-at-will.
2007-02-28 11:56:48 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But Jesus was a sacrifice and even on your blog you seem to agree with it. In the new testament Jesus is called the Lamb of God, John the Baptist describes him that way. I think he was described as such because he would become the final and perfect sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. In other words he became a sin offering without blemish or defect. The way you've written your blog seems very paradoxical. You seem to agree with the Gospel yet at the same time you're hung up on a little ideosyncrecy that you call "the error of evangelicalism". The matter of the fact is everybody is doing their part to spread the good news. In the Gospel no one's in error on anything. The Gospel presents one coherent and simple message that has no contradictions. The clarity of the Gospel is one of the beauties of it. blessings.
2007-02-28 12:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by Andres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if that would happen it would fall on its face.
-he had a very clear blemish when he was stabbed.
-he was not sacrificed on the temple alter.
-he was crucified instead of having his neck slit.
Should I go on?
2007-02-28 12:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋