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When is the meaning God intended “literal physical” or “Spiritual Metaphorical”?
Ed J:
Hi Everyone,
I don’t see a lot of Theology being discussed here.
I ask this question not out of ignorance (mind you),
but merely as a topic of discussion among believers.
How do we determine when the Biblical meaning God
intended is “literal physical” or “Spiritual Metaphorical”?
God bless
Ed J
Deborah-Leigh:
We determin such matters in accord to His Voice, leading, guiding, directing and edifying us through His Word, within. :) His Word is His Spirit. The sum of His Word is Truth. Our Lord and King is both Spirit and Truth. There is no schism.
Blessings
Arc
Dave in Tenn:
Ultimately, ALL scripture is Spiritually discerned.
There are a lot of figures of speech in scripture. Metaphors are but one type. Of course figures of speech in language are not 'intended' to be taken literally. It's surprising how much scripture cannot be taken 'literally', despite many religionists insistence that the Bible is the 'literal' Word of God. That doesn't stop people from taking them literally in Scripture, nor does it change the intention of God to hide the meaning of scripture from the 'many' in using so many figures of speech.
I don't think metaphors, similies, parables, symbolisms, etc have the same meaning as "Spiritual". Scripture tells us that it is the Spiritual which is real, and will last. The physical is going to pass away, if it isn't already.
I don't think there is a word or concept in Scripture that hasn't been corrupted by religion. Maybe that's why you don't see much theology discussed here.
Ed J:
--- Quote from: Arcturus on December 15, 2010, 01:55:57 AM ---
We determin such matters in accord to His Voice, leading, guiding, directing and edifying us through His Word, within. :) His Word is His Spirit. The sum of His Word is Truth. Our Lord and King is both Spirit and Truth. There is no schism.
Blessings
Arc
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Hi Arcturus,
Thank you, and I agree fully with your response!
God bless
Ed J
Ed J:
--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on December 15, 2010, 02:10:27 AM ---Ultimately, ALL scripture is Spiritually discerned.
There are a lot of figures of speech in scripture. Metaphors are but one type. Of course figures of speech in language are not 'intended' to be taken literally. It's surprising how much scripture cannot be taken 'literally', despite many religionists insistence that the Bible is the 'literal' Word of God. That doesn't stop people from taking them literally in Scripture, nor does it change the intention of God to hide the meaning of scripture from the 'many' in using so many figures of speech.
I don't think metaphors, similies, parables, symbolisms, etc have the same meaning as "Spiritual". Scripture tells us that it is the Spiritual which is real, and will last. The physical is going to pass away, if it isn't already.
I don't think there is a word or concept in Scripture that hasn't been corrupted by religion. Maybe that's why you don't see much theology discussed here.
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Hi Dave in Tenn,
I don't understand your last sentence here?
Could you expound on this idea?
God bless
Ed J
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