i do,but see to many questuons asking if there was really people like adam and eve
2007-04-23 11:52:06 · 40 answers · asked by loveChrist 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, I do. It must be believed by faith, that is the only thing that God accepts. In Hebrews 11 it says, "Without faith it is impossible to please God."
2007-04-23 11:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 5⤊ 5⤋
Most of it, yes, though there are some things that can't be. The Earth being created in 6 days for example. It's ridiculous to think the Earth was created in 6 24 hour days, but our time and God's time are different. It is also ridiculous to think the Earth was created in 6,000 years which is a common misconception among people trying to figure out how much time is meant by "6 days" There must be a scripture along the lines of a day for God is 1,000 years on Earth, but typically when the number 1,000 shows up in the Bible, it's meant to mean a long time or a lot, not necessarily the specific number 1,000. I hope that makes sense...
2007-04-23 12:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by Calista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Judy,
The Bible is a spiritual book! All the historical events are true and trustworthy. However, you must understand that the "Gospel meaning" is what is most important. The Bible tells us in Mark 4:33, 34 that Christ spoke in parables. Christ is God and so the whole Bible is written in parabolic or metaphorical language. God did it this way so that those who approach the Bible in pride would be confounded (Isaiah 6:9-11; Acts 28:26-27). Those individuals who attempt to bypass God's rules of Bible study will also not come to truth. The Lord is the only One who can open our spiritual eyes and ears to perceive His truth.
When you read God's word, it is like sitting at the feet of God Almighty! Read the Bible slowly and prayerfully. Pray to the Lord for some understanding and obedience. But keep reading!
I hope this will help you.
2007-04-23 12:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, and I will restrain myself on commenting on the aptitude of someone that possibly could take the Bible literally. Maybe you're just very young and maybe you haven't even read it. There is that possibility. I mean, come on, you have an "out" here -- unless you have no problem worshiping a genocidal maniac, you can say that the story of Noah was an allegorical tale, a object lesson, or that 7 days could represent 7 billion years. Do you really believe the Bible's description of meteorological phenomena, like how the Bible describes what rain is? Seriously, did you even READ the Bible?
2007-04-23 11:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes in many cases. But there are some books of the Bible that have many parts that were not meant to take literally, like Revelation and the Gospels. The Holy Spirit, should you have it, will guide anybody willing to search out the truths of God.
2007-04-23 12:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Taking the Bible 'literally' is irresponsible and - in fact - contrary to the tradition of the Church. For over a millennium, the Christian Church has accepted that parts of the Bible must be read as allegory. The idea that all of the Bible must be taken 'literally' is a very modern one.
2007-04-23 11:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by completelysurroundedbyimbeciles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do, but there are some things in the bible that are metaphor, some things have additional meanings, some things that are historical, some that are for us to see how another person made the wrong choice. The bible must be studied.
For example, in Revelations, the bible speaks of "horns" and the "sea". It doesn't mean a literal horn..but horn means Power.
The sea means humanity. That's why some of the unbelievers get confused, because you must have the wisdom of God to understand the Word of God.
2007-04-23 11:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take the Bible literally and metaphorically. There were many thing lost through the ages and interpretations of the Bible, and we have to rely on the Spirit of Truth to teach us what the REAL mind of God is.
2007-04-24 01:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by Israel-1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus used parables as a tool when teaching. Parables often involved metaphors. The idea is to get the meaning, but not to conclude the events really took place.
Unlike Jesus, God used real people, places and events to communicate universal truths to us.
Yes, Adam was a real man. The first man as a matter of fact.
You might get a better grip on things by reading Leaving at the Last Trump at http://thelastrump.com/Chapters.aspx
2007-04-23 11:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, I take the Bible as allegorical, some parts beautiful, some parts downright reprehensible. I do however take the New Testament almost literally.
2007-04-23 12:12:11 · answer #10 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-04-23 12:00:00 · answer #11 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋