The Alisa Childers Podcast The Sabbatical Series: Do You LITERALLY Take the Bible Literally?
Dec 24, 2023
Explore the concept of reading the Bible literally and the misunderstandings surrounding it. Discuss selective obedience of the Bible and critique the argument of McSwayne. Discover the different types of laws and rituals in the Old Testament. Learn how to interpret supernatural events in the Bible and the importance of recognizing metaphorical language.
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No One Reads Bible Exactly Literally
- Literally no one takes the Bible literally in the purest sense of the word.
- Most claim to read it literally, but it depends on how 'literal' is defined and understood.
Literal Includes Figures of Speech
- Literal means adhering to the primary meaning unless context indicates otherwise.
- Figures of speech are common and expected even in literal interpretation.
Understanding Old Testament Laws
- The Old Testament laws were given specifically to Israel and were temporary.
- Moral laws are timeless, but ceremonial laws ended with Jesus' death and the new covenant.