Biblical literalism refers to the interpretation of Scripture as literal, with the exception of sections of text that are clearly intended to be allegorical, poetic, or figurative.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV)
" All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
Now then.....on every single "Christian Forum" available we have all seen the precepts and opinions of those who DO NOT take the Scriptures as they are written.
When that is done we come away with teachings of men that say we must go to church on the Sabbath.
We see those that say the 2nd Coming of Jesus came and went in 70 AD and there is no coming resurrection.
We see those who say that Jesus was just a man and could not have been God in the flesh.
We see those who teaching that you must belong a certain religious church to go actually saved.
We see those who say that you MUST be baptized in order to be saved.
We see those who say that God will give you more money than you can expect IF you just have faith.
Where does all of this come from?????
2 Peter 2:1..........
"There will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves."
It is my humble opinion that these false teaching come from the "manipulation" of the Scriptures so as to fit a personal agenda.
God’s Word is always consistent, for He will never contradict himself. The only way to ensure that we are receiving godly teaching is thus to check it against the Word of God. Is it in line with what the Bible says? Does it contradict the basic precepts of our faith?
I believe that Biblical literalism is supported by Scripture. The Bible speaks of itself as the actual Word of God written by men through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit who is in fact God. In fact, Scripture is often called the Word of God and I myself often use that phrase. It is my understanding that the Bible is infallible and does not contradict itself. Therefore, I as a biblical literalist believe that the Bible is God's way of communicating truth to us.
Just sitting here thinking and this came to my mind. It seems to me that a lot of energy is wasted in debating over WHAT GOD SAID instead of just accepting what GOD SAID!
2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV)
" All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
Now then.....on every single "Christian Forum" available we have all seen the precepts and opinions of those who DO NOT take the Scriptures as they are written.
When that is done we come away with teachings of men that say we must go to church on the Sabbath.
We see those that say the 2nd Coming of Jesus came and went in 70 AD and there is no coming resurrection.
We see those who say that Jesus was just a man and could not have been God in the flesh.
We see those who teaching that you must belong a certain religious church to go actually saved.
We see those who say that you MUST be baptized in order to be saved.
We see those who say that God will give you more money than you can expect IF you just have faith.
Where does all of this come from?????
2 Peter 2:1..........
"There will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves."
It is my humble opinion that these false teaching come from the "manipulation" of the Scriptures so as to fit a personal agenda.
God’s Word is always consistent, for He will never contradict himself. The only way to ensure that we are receiving godly teaching is thus to check it against the Word of God. Is it in line with what the Bible says? Does it contradict the basic precepts of our faith?
I believe that Biblical literalism is supported by Scripture. The Bible speaks of itself as the actual Word of God written by men through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit who is in fact God. In fact, Scripture is often called the Word of God and I myself often use that phrase. It is my understanding that the Bible is infallible and does not contradict itself. Therefore, I as a biblical literalist believe that the Bible is God's way of communicating truth to us.
Just sitting here thinking and this came to my mind. It seems to me that a lot of energy is wasted in debating over WHAT GOD SAID instead of just accepting what GOD SAID!