[RnMomof7]

Also, Hebrews clearly tells us the OT sacrifices were figurative. Again, we have the Bible telling us to view all animal sacrifices figuratively.

It is my understanding that the individual sacrifices made by men "covered unintentional sin" ..the day of atonmement covered the" intentional sin" by the actions of the high Priest

IF they served NO purpose but figurative..why did they STOP? The stopped because the PERFECT had come...so why do you want to bring back the imperfect?

That's the whole point of the "literal" interpretation threads.....this thread. You must find legitimate scripture/context for "symbolizing" anything. As long as you do, you're behaving fairly with the Bible.

You mean like Trees??:>)

[xzins]

You mean like Trees??:>) No. I don't think you're behaving fairly with that tree metaphor in Is 65. You interpret it as "eternal life" and I interpret it as "long life." But, whatever....we all make our choices.