ANY here hold to Genesis not being literal historical Book?

I don't want us to lose the forest for the trees. We dissect each word of the Bible, hang on it like it's some formula or equation when it's not. Its purpose is to reveal God to us. Yes, our debate is good but it often misses the point.The miracle of the Bible is that it exists at all, and it fits together so well despite being written by dozens of men over a thousand years of time. Jesus is telegraphed in the story of the bronze snake and in the suffering servant. So many "embarrassing" truths are revealed in the Gospels (Jesus is a carpenter, not a king; he dies on a cross instead of leading Jews to martial victory; Peter doubts him, as does Thomas; Mary - a woman - is first to learn of his resurrection) that no one would make it up so it must be real. This is what matters, not whether a day is 24 hours.
 
cocoa said:
My dear friends, when you say "infallible" do you mean inerrant? The Bible is inerrant because it is without error but can be used as a tool to teach false doctrine and therefore would not be considered infallible. Infallibilty suggests that no matter what the interpretation, the true gospel message will get thru. And we know that's not true by the many false teachings of our modern day. This is similar to my point above. People misuse scripture all the time but even though is misused and misinterpreted, it can remain without error. Definitely without error but can be used in a way that would rule out infallibility.
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LearningToLetGo said:
If this is the purpose of the Bible, does it make a difference if Genesis is history or mythology? Would either allow one to know God equally well?
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LearningToLetGo said:
I don't want us to lose the forest for the trees. We dissect each word of the Bible, hang on it like it's some formula or equation when it's not. Its purpose is to reveal God to us. Yes, our debate is good but it often misses the point.The miracle of the Bible is that it exists at all, and it fits together so well despite being written by dozens of men over a thousand years of time. Jesus is telegraphed in the story of the bronze snake and in the suffering servant. So many "embarrassing" truths are revealed in the Gospels (Jesus is a carpenter, not a king; he dies on a cross instead of leading Jews to martial victory; Peter doubts him, as does Thomas; Mary - a woman - is first to learn of his resurrection) that no one would make it up so it must be real. This is what matters, not whether a day is 24 hours.
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Good morning, LearningToLetGo;

To the individual searching for God, "who is this Jesus," no, it doesn't make a difference. Your next post aligns with the latter. We all have questioned the infallibility, inerrancy and the possibility that God made mistakes using Truth instead of myths, vice versa and all sorts of human "what ifs?"

Your statement of, "Would either allow one to know God equally well" has a ring of truth regarding our work in progress as disciples of Christ. But He won't make you figure it out on your own. He will empower you to know Him more and more each day.

As God grows us He makes everything known to us, including the Bible, "fall into place" for all who earnestly seek Him.

God sees the heart and when we bring Him our questions and doubts about Him He understands us better than we understand ourselves.

Paul gives us profound insight in Ephesians 1:1-23.

God bless you, brother.

Bob
 
Israel means "to struggle with God". That's no accident. God wants us to work toward him. It's for that reason the Bible is often vague or capable of being read multiple ways.
 
cocoa said:
My dear friends, when you say "infallible" do you mean inerrant? The Bible is inerrant because it is without error but can be used as a tool to teach false doctrine and therefore would not be considered infallible. Infallibilty suggests that no matter what the interpretation, the true gospel message will get thru. And we know that's not true by the many false teachings of our modern day.





This is similar to my point above. People misuse scripture all the time but even though is misused and misinterpreted, it can remain without error.

Definitely without error but can be used in a way that would rule out infallibility.
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I hear you. It should be noted that Biblical infallibility refers to the idea that Scripture, in its original form and message, is completely trustworthy in all that it affirms.

The false teachings and heretical positions we see today come from the minds of men.
 
LearningToLetGo said:
Oh, Bob - It's not God who makes mistakes. His book is exactly what it needs to be.
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Hello LearningToLetGo;

I agree with you. God definitely doesn't make mistakes. My point is people for a long time have indirectly or directly questioned God's Word and the possibility of Him making mistakes by their analysis of His Word.

This is why it's imperative all of us who study the Bible are receiving anointed teaching.

God bless you, brother.

Bob
 
LearningToLetGo said:
If this is the purpose of the Bible, does it make a difference if Genesis is history or mythology? Would either allow one to know God equally well?
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Makes a Hugh difference, since Jesus affirmed a literal Adam and Eve, and the Fall, and much of Pauline justification hinges on there was a real Fall with real historical people named Adam and Eve
 
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