***Actually, I can’t take credit for that observation, but I subscribe to the idea just the same.****
Sorry, man....I don’t like doing that and I’m usually pretty careful about it.
****That means the Bible as translated in the KJV is meant to be read at many levels (as does all of our literature): literally, metaphorically, allegorically, and historically. Which is simply another way of saying that if one is sincere in wishing to be open to the Spirit of God’s word that is how the Bible can be read and understood successfully.****
Wholeheartedly agreed.
There was a study done.....I don’t have it at my fingertips... that looked at the writing styles of the various books of the Bible. Genesis matched the style of the other historical books. I take it as literal, not allegorical.
Jesus confirmed the following as historically true:
Creation of Adam and Eve (Mt 19:4-5)
Historicity of Abel (Mt 23:35)
Historicity of Noah (Luke 17:26)
Historicity of Abraham (Jn. 8: 56-58)
The Noahic Flood (Mt:24:37-39)
Creation (Mark 10:6)
I’ll also say that the world we see today is exactly what we would expect to see based on what we find in the Book of Genesis.
It amazes me that archaeology backs up the Bible’s history 100%. Discoveries have been made many times by looking at the details in scripture and then searching accordingly.
Prophecy in scripture is amazing.....whether Messianic or not. The amount of fulfilled prophesy can’t be ignored when discussing the truth of scripture.
Jeremiah 31:10 (which was written in the 6th century BC) speaks of the regathering of Israel 2500 years before it happened...that by itself is amazing.
****Anyone of the Judeo-Christian belief, by definition, is a Creationist. Within that broad category, there is room for some difference.****
Agreed...most importantly, while these differences are interesting intellectual endeavors, they are not matters unto salvation....our salvation is in Christ.
****Thanks for your posts. They are a revelation.****
Thanks for your kind words....I’ve lurked FR for a very long time but until recently had stopped posting because of the “if you disagree with me you’re an idiot” crowd.
Somehow recently I felt compelled to contribute.
Blessings, brother......
Have to agree with YHAOS...your posts are great. Love the “Jesus confirms Genesis” list.
Apologies are not necessary with me, but I understand your sentiments.
”I take it [Genesis] as literal, not allegorical.”
”In the Beginning,” for example. But it’s a mistake, I think, to believe that any part of the Bible can be taken at only one level. The first books of the Bible, for instance, are very much germane to Hebrew tradition, doctrine, and religious ritual. Larges parts of those books, in fact, are referred to by biblical scholars as ‘the Priests’ Manual.'
”Somehow recently I felt compelled to contribute.”
You must respond as God’s spirit directs you.
And likewise, blessings to you and yours.