*I Thessalonians 5:1-11*
Determine whether the passage is to be interpreted Literally, Figuratively, OR both.
2007-03-11 14:46:44 · 7 answers · asked by Chelsey 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I didn't realize you made a habit of this type of questioning, Chelsey. I believe the passage should be interpreted literally and it will be apocalyptic for those who deny Him. For us believers, we need to support each other as it will be a never before seen event.
I Thessalonians 5:1-11: "1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
4But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. 7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
2007-03-11 15:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by gon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If actually, Jesus is a liar. except, of course, we predict (with some) that the Son of guy DID are available in his kingdom in the lifetimes of people who stood listening. lots for the "apocalyptic" section. something of the passage is prevalent eastern holy guy talk. Denial of the ego, immersion of the decrease existence interior the better, etc. So i assume you will possibly say "figuratively" there.
2016-10-18 03:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Thessalonians 5
1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Without Faith you will never know ....
2007-03-11 14:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by אידיאליסטי™ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Literally Apocalyptic speech to those who understand, but figuratively spoken to some.
2007-03-11 14:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to file that under 'rant'.
2007-03-11 14:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's spam.
2007-03-11 14:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
aren't you tired yet?
2007-03-11 14:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋