Where in the bible does "god" say that any of the stories that purport to be, or represent, his word are......

Question

"parables?" Or that any of the things that supposedly happened didn't really happen, and should not be "taken literally." If "god" made any such disclaimer anywhere in the bible, please say exactly where.

monte: That is not what I asked. Could you answer to what I asked?

The question is: Did "GOD" (not Jesus) say ANYWHERE in the bible that the stories that represent "GOD'S" word are "parables" (not really true)? If so, where did "GOD" say that?

Answer 1

It doesn't.

Answer 2

If I understand your first question, there are several parables defined or declared as such in the Gospels. Matthew has several, beginning in Chapter 13. As you read the New Testament you'll see what are parables, and what is other forms of communication.

There are too many parables to list here, but one way to verify them is to use www.blueletterbible.org

Type in parable* (the asterisk is a wildcard character) and you'll find every time the word parable is used.

Now, your second and last statements leave me confused. Do you mean examples where Jesus told a story and then explained the meaning? Luke 12 has one of these, where Jesus tells of a rich man who died after celebrating his good fortune. Did that really happen, or did Jesus have a specific person in mind? It doesn't matter, as He was making a specific point to the listeners.

Finally, He--God (and please captialize His Name, as it's a proper noun)--has no obligation to make disclaimers. He presents His Word or message objectively, so that we may make further inquiries or walk away, believe or reject, as we wish. But we will be responsible for what we read and what we do with it.

Answer 3

Jesus spake a few parables. The Bible is very clear when a parable is given. It's a simple story that illustrates a spiritual truth. Whenever a parable is given the illustration is also given. There are no parables that we have to figure out for ourselves or that some Catholic priest is supposed to figure out. There are some people that choose not to believe certain things such as hell and say that those things are parables. The story of the rich man and Lazarus was not a parable, but many people that choose to pretend that there is no hell say that it is a parable.

Answer 4

Haha, what? It was a way of conveying a message in those times. So the people 2,000 years ago didn't communicate exactly as we do now--go figure. Ok, Luke 8:4 and following: "he told this parable:" Parable means, "fabricated story to explain something" just like a nowadays a joke means "fabricated story to create humor". 2,000 years from now will someone call some great leader a liar for telling a joke?!?

Yes, there are parables in the Bible. But there are also stories that HAPPENED. You have to read to figure out which is which.

Answer 5

Jesus's preferred method of teaching God's word was by using parables. Why would the O/T be any different? I think it's safe to say the Bible must be interpreted to find the true message. How much of the written word is God's word and how much is the writers words? It's fair to assume they put their own spin or slant on things...God never said nor wrote anything in the Bible. Different writers recorded what they thought God was revealing to them. How would God know how the writers were going to tell the story beforehand?

Answer 6

Correction: Jesus is God the Son and used parables in His teaching such as those found in Matthew chapter 13.

Answer 7

The bible is to be understood by the right hemisfere of the brain, not the left! If you're trying to do so, you're missing it.