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Originally Posted by Mistagin
Simple answer: 'cause we ain't done yet!
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We will have to disagree whether the prophesies related to the first or second coming. Yes, I can get into a long dissertation of that, but it will all be disputed by saying "the interpretation is wrong".
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The Bible must be taken as a whole, it tells one story and all the parts reinforce and sufficiently 'interpret' the other parts to sustain the revelation of God and thus faith in Him.
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You know, we may agree on that, it has to be taken as a whole. (I'm not sure sure I would include Revelations and Daniel, but that is another story).
But that would also mean one would accept the teaching from a metaphorical and allegorical perspective, rather then attempt to "prove" historicity and literalness.
I have said it before, if one takes a non-literal view, then the bible can be a powerful spiritual guide book.
The literal view is where it all falls apart.
Most who have responded in defense of the bible have attempted to promulgate the literal view.