Yall have any idea how to read the bible? Not practically how to read it, like, every day. But how do we interpret it when we read it?
I'm more curious of this now because... i was debating with my brother, annd my position was that it's likely animals and all creation are created in the image of God. His point against that was that the Bible doesn't say that, but my point was that it didn't say it's not true, but then he said the Bible says my view isn't true because.. the Bible said one thing is true but not the other making that other thing false. I used to think there was an example of that logic being obviously stupid to everyone but now i can't find it. If i answer this it'll actually make me rethink soteriology and eschatology, so... i care about it right now of course.
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I was "researching" (mostly watching YouTube videos) about young earth creationism, evolution (as an origination (originated by God..)), and old earth creationism, and there was something about the definition of days, um, the later "a day is like a thousand years for God" verse was brought up... So, i asked myself, "should we define a word in the Bible by all the times it's used in the Bible? Or how it seems to be used in that context of the chapter?" I don't know what this would change in my beliefs other than the age and origin of this earth but... it seems imporrtannt.
Any answerrr pleeaasse even if you dont think youre answer is very developed.
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Apav
I usually default to taking everything literally when I cannot find any context that would say otherwise. That context can come from the Bible, but it also helps to know the history surrounding some of the texts (especially in the old testament). Luckily we have the internet, and if you're ever unsure, there's plenty of study guides that come up when you search "what does this verse mean." I've also accepted that "I don't know" is a valid answer. If God doesn't make something obvious, then it's also a possibility he just doesn't want is to know or its something we couldn't possibly understand.
I personally don't believe animals were made in the image of God, now the Bible doesn't say that exactly so there is room for debate. My reasoning is God gave humans authority over animals, which infers there is a difference between humans and animals, and it seems reasonable to believe that Genesis specifying humans being "made in the image of God" was to explain what made humans different.Ā
We also have a Christian Group here on friendrewind if you'd like to join and ask your questions. We need more active users :)Ā
Yeah... it just feels nice to lean towards my own logic when i think "i don't know" is the answer.
Can u gimme a link to the Christiiiann grouppp?
by Brycey; ; Report
Everyone can have their own opinions on those kind of things, I just wouldnt let it become a major issue. Here's the group :)Ā
https://friendrewind.com/groups/invite.php?code=faaf8d9105ce3498
by Apav; ; Report
jazzysprinklez
Yeeaahh... but are there any examples in the bible and in debates where... my logic leads to the obviously correct side?? If there isn't, then it does seem like i'm just not trusting or placing scripture high enough as i should be, which i dont have an argument based on the Bible to um argue against, which would just be "not caring" about the Bible again
And thank you for the first answer
by Brycey; (edited); Report
of course! there are actually some examples of it, like when God tells Noah to build the ark out of gopher wood (genesis 6:14). here, it doesnāt have to state all the other types of wood and say ānot this, not thatā but instead the rule already excludes the rest.
however, in genesis, itās not exactly giving us a strict rule like that. kinda like saying āoh, that girl is the leader of the teamā but it doesnāt mean the other players donāt matter.
& ur not lowering scripture at all! everyone gets confused and doubtful about how to read the Bible. donāt sweat it man
God bless
by jazzysprinklez; ; Report