tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post4476061578310974275..comments2023-12-30T00:13:46.213-05:00Comments on Abandon Image: How Do You Interpret The Bible?Tia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131181929874342944noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-17843178255505678662007-12-01T18:00:00.000-05:002007-12-01T18:00:00.000-05:00SethI also have recently heard the unfathomable (g...Seth<BR/><BR/>I also have recently heard the unfathomable (great word when discussing fish stories) depth of Gods grace and the obstinance of mans rebellious heart (aka; mine) in the book of Jonah, very strongly indeed, although, i still think of it as literal..little man, big fish, Bigger God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-12948952755414966152007-11-30T20:27:00.000-05:002007-11-30T20:27:00.000-05:00Cassidy, dear, do you spew childish accusations fo...Cassidy, dear, do you spew childish accusations founded on nothing but the ugly combo of ignorance and arrogance on EVERY blog you visit? Because that's all you seem to do on here. It's uncontructive and accomplishes nothing except halting all meaningful verbal exchanges and the chance to learn from each other.Tia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131181929874342944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-11437496851805264022007-11-29T00:13:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:13:00.000-05:00I knew you didn't have solid faith. People with fa...I knew you didn't have solid faith. People with faith wouldn't even entertain these false teachers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-41247036132288449882007-11-13T17:58:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:58:00.000-05:00I've always wondered about different biblical read...I've always wondered about different biblical readings beside the one I've been taught. I'd like to alteast know what others have deduced from the same book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-24310629028966320712007-11-09T15:47:00.000-05:002007-11-09T15:47:00.000-05:00I had to read this book when I was in seminary. Th...I had to read this book when I was in seminary. The intro on Jonah shocked me too. At first, I wanted to scoff at the idea that Jonah could be a satirical parable. But upon further investigation and rereading the text, I found myself laughing out loud at how ridiculous of a character Jonah was. Suddenly a much more potent message about the depth of God’s grace and man’s hypocrisy and hardened hearts was clear through this satire, that is buried in the more literal interpretation. Good book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-2706726633310767762007-11-09T12:05:00.000-05:002007-11-09T12:05:00.000-05:00Anon and marcus demonstrate the predicability of s...Anon and marcus demonstrate the predicability of stereotypical literalists. Any counter argument or interpretation even mentiioned threatens their fragile beliefs. Instead of putting forth evidence to support their beliefs, they lash out with flimsy moral indignation and condescending assumptions. Keep up the good work, of challenging people to think for themselves, tia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-9031564187431455642007-11-09T10:13:00.000-05:002007-11-09T10:13:00.000-05:00marcus, than read the book and write one to refute...marcus, than read the book and write one to refute it. Engage it, think about it, take it down if you must, but don't mindlessly dismiss it.Tia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131181929874342944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-22815271041689218062007-11-08T23:04:00.000-05:002007-11-08T23:04:00.000-05:00Word for Word inspired, spelled out by the Creator...Word for Word inspired, spelled out by the Creator Himself. Anything short of the belief in the bible as an absolute literal divinely gift is unacceptable and a teaching of the enemy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-37720602577879581092007-11-08T19:07:00.000-05:002007-11-08T19:07:00.000-05:00Anon, I am thrilled you believe the bible is compl...Anon, I am thrilled you believe the bible is completely literal. If your beliefs are built upon a solid foundation of truth, then you should be able to listen to someone else’s perspective without being threatened. I did not agree with everything in this book, but I learned a-whole-nother segment of Christian’s take on the bible, their reasoning for it, and how it affects their faith. That’s why I recommended this book. It’s important for me to know where other people are coming from, without assuming I already know their motives, methods, and reasoning. There were some very intriguing arguments in this book, from which I learned a great deal. You can take it or leave it, agree or disagree, but please, oh please, don’t strip me of my “biblical Christian” status!Tia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131181929874342944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-84209219814711591392007-11-08T12:28:00.000-05:002007-11-08T12:28:00.000-05:00Tia, I am appalled that you would even promote a b...Tia, I am appalled that you would even promote a book on your blog that falsely teaches that the bible is not literal from cover to cover, let own AGREE with some of this McKenzie’s heretical teachings. This is a dangerous deception you have put forth and I suggest you take it off if you want to remain a biblical Christian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-30008509112335343042007-11-07T21:23:00.000-05:002007-11-07T21:23:00.000-05:00why thanks! :)why thanks! :)Tia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131181929874342944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-81418286793060052782007-11-07T21:05:00.000-05:002007-11-07T21:05:00.000-05:00That is a great quote you have at the top of this ...That is a great quote you have at the top of this post by Miles Coverdale. It really is so important for us to look at Scripture in context which is what McKenzie is talking about when he talks about the different genres. I didn't really get this before this past year. But for example, Proverbs is poetry and when we interpret it we need to take into account the fact that it is a wisdom book and not a book of commands. <BR/>Sounds like you are learning a lot. By the way, I found your blog randomly through someone else's blog and have been enjoying it. I think you have a fresh perspective on things.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278046796060434139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-45464746376200832342007-11-07T16:22:00.000-05:002007-11-07T16:22:00.000-05:00Tia,Marcus Borg likes to speak of "taking the Bibl...Tia,<BR/><BR/>Marcus Borg likes to speak of "taking the Bible seriously, without taking it literally." Another less known scholar modified it a bit -- "taking the bible seriously, without necessarily taking it literally." The issue here in interpreting the Bible is to understand its context and its style and its purpose. The problem is quite simple really, you just have to build a bridge between the world of 2 millennia ago to today. Well it's not simple, but that's our task. <BR/><BR/>Too often we read it flatly, as if everything is of equal importance, everything speaks revealingly of God, but the truth is, it simply isn't the case. So, we must read it with discerning/prayerful eyes.<BR/><BR/>So, keep reading!Robert Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581876323110725024noreply@blogger.com