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Originally posted by Freeborn
Is Scripture open to intepretation and inference or is it to be taken literally?
Originally posted by miriam0566
than having two hands to go into hell
Originally posted by Freeborn
Now The Bible is obviously open to different interpretations, hence the numerous different Christian denominations.
Originally posted by Misfit
Originally posted by miriam0566
than having two hands to go into hell
If the first part of the verse is to be interpretive, then it stands to reason that the second should be as well, in that hell is also a metaphor, instead of a lake of fire and brimstone
Originally posted by miriam0566
actually if you research hell, you find that the fiery place of torture doesnt exist. hell is the grave.
I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser
Originally posted by Misfit
Originally posted by miriam0566
actually if you research hell, you find that the fiery place of torture doesnt exist. hell is the grave.
Oh you go to every church I've been associated with and tell them that, little missy, they'll hang you by your shoe-laces and flog ya until you repent the evil demons inside !!! LOLOL
Originally posted by Freeborn
I am aware Jesus spoke in Parables etc but one person may take a piece of Scripture as literal, another will use his own interpretation.
Who is correct?
Surely The Bible is a literal work or it is there for interpretation.
One or the other.
Now my question is;
Is Scripture open to intepretation and inference or is it to be taken literally?
we all read the same bible, different translations. how do differences in opinion happen ? maybe the true meaning has been lost in translation, i tend to think that way. i know if i follow the commandments and believe that raised him ( jesus ) from the dead i will be saved. pretty simple really.
Originally posted by pureevil81
i have come to the conclusion the bible was manipulated for the interest of perons involved, but the basic core teachings are still intact. i dont put too much emphasis on the bible, instead i ask the father, through the son.