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originally posted by: nonspecific
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: nonspecific
But that's the thing, there is no defined standard to look at the bible and say "this is a metaphor" or "this should be taken literally". 100% of the Bible is open to individual interpretation of the reader. This is one of my biggest problems in regards to the book being used as a history book.
Looking at the old testament as a true history book is my new hobby.
I am having to add some pretty hardcore ATS theories to make it work though.
My current speculation is that god was a dinosaur. As you can imagine I have set myself a pretty big task.
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
originally posted by: nonspecific
Forgive my lack of understanding on this as it may seem like a very simple question.
When the bible says that God created Adam in his own image is it supposed to be interpreted literally?
Does it mean that he created him physically in his own image or does it imply that he created him with specific values and abilities, a moral code as it were?
We usually try to instil certain values in our own children so is which one is the generally accepted interpretation please?
When God created Adam, the word 'bara' was used, which means to make something from nothing. Adam's Soul was the only part of him made from nothing. His body was formed or shaped from the earth, and Eve's body was manufactured from Adam's rib (yatser and banah).
So Adam's soul was made in the image/format of God.
The old Testament taught that a Messiah would come to earth that would be God in flesh..........
Isaiah 9:5
5 For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, And cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: nonspecific
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: nonspecific
But that's the thing, there is no defined standard to look at the bible and say "this is a metaphor" or "this should be taken literally". 100% of the Bible is open to individual interpretation of the reader. This is one of my biggest problems in regards to the book being used as a history book.
Looking at the old testament as a true history book is my new hobby.
I am having to add some pretty hardcore ATS theories to make it work though.
My current speculation is that god was a dinosaur. As you can imagine I have set myself a pretty big task.
I cannot see how even a dinosaur could manipulate the energies of a single star.
originally posted by: nonspecific
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: nonspecific
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: nonspecific
But that's the thing, there is no defined standard to look at the bible and say "this is a metaphor" or "this should be taken literally". 100% of the Bible is open to individual interpretation of the reader. This is one of my biggest problems in regards to the book being used as a history book.
Looking at the old testament as a true history book is my new hobby.
I am having to add some pretty hardcore ATS theories to make it work though.
My current speculation is that god was a dinosaur. As you can imagine I have set myself a pretty big task.
I cannot see how even a dinosaur could manipulate the energies of a single star.
How and why do you cone to this conclusion?
What does a star have to do with this?
Colossians 1
15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
John 8
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: visitedbythem
First of all, any reference to the New Testament is not prophecy.
The old Testament taught that a Messiah would come to earth that would be God in flesh..........
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: Deetermined
This is what the poster said:
The old Testament taught that a Messiah would come to earth that would be God in flesh..........
None of the scriptures cited as prophecy, from the Old Testament, make such a claim. Further, Jesus of Nazareth doesn't fulfill Isaiah's prophecies.
Please cite Old Testament prophecy that says that GOD himself (Yahweh, Jehovah, El Elyon....etc.) will incarnate as a mortal man, in order to solve Israel's problems, let alone a prophecy that says that GOD almighty himself will pay a ransom to himself, or to Satan, for the souls of mankind.
While Israel has not seen peace on earth because they rejected Jesus as their Savior, the day is coming and it's called the Millennium period here on earth.