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       #Post#: 14839--------------------------------------------------
       What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest24 Date: July 4, 2020, 12:22 pm
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       I don't like to start a new thread on Sat. since I take Sun. off
       but the topic came up on another thread so I thought I would go
       ahead.
       Some years ago, I started reading a book, it was talking about
       all the possible meaning for what Gen. literally says.  For
       example, how long is a day?  Is it a 24 hour day? The span of
       daylight?  etc.  It isn't until day 4 that God gives us a way to
       measure a day.
       As I understand a literal reading of scripture accepts that we
       don't know the length of the day that is recorded in scripture
       and yet most people who call themselves literalists claim that
       it is a 24 hour day...period, end of the discussion.
       Another great example is that of the flood, we know that a
       literal understanding tells us that the only life that survived
       were those on the ark but it says nothing about a worldwide
       flood, what if life was not dispersed around the world at that
       time in history?  Would it then have to be a worldwide flood? or
       just a huge flood that was local to the life that existed at
       that time?
       So lets talk about what being a literalist really means and what
       we try to turn it into.
       #Post#: 14840--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest116 Date: July 4, 2020, 3:10 pm
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       I struggle with literalism when it comes to scriptures.  My
       issue is mainly I have no idea what the author's time really was
       and in what context they wrote and meant it in.  They can have a
       huge bearing on what they really meant and not what we think the
       literal meaning is.
       If we took the scriptures literal, PJ would have to remove
       everything from you Lori as the bible makes it clear that the
       bible can only be used and interpreted by men as only men could
       be chosen for such.  That is the second problem is most
       literalist only take the parts they are comfortable with or
       believe in literally.  I do not believe that is you, but I know
       many that way.
       Of course, as always, these are just my humble opinions.
       #Post#: 14857--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest8 Date: July 5, 2020, 5:09 pm
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       [quote author=Chaplain Mark Schmidt
       link=topic=984.msg14840#msg14840 date=1593893441]
       I struggle with literalism when it comes to scriptures.  My
       issue is mainly I have no idea what the author's time really was
       and in what context they wrote and meant it in.  They can have a
       huge bearing on what they really meant and not what we think the
       literal meaning is.
       If we took the scriptures literal, PJ would have to remove
       everything from you Lori as the bible makes it clear that the
       bible can only be used and interpreted by men as only men could
       be chosen for such.  That is the second problem is mos
       literalist only take the parts they are comfortable with or
       believe in literally.  I do not believe that is you, but I know
       many that way.
       Of course, as always, these are just my humble opinions.
       [/quote]
       Since the Bible was authored by GOD, we read it literally,
       Historically, grammatically and syntheically.  You Mark take it
       a step further and read from it applications to you sheeps
       lives.
       As far as Lori comments about the Bible, they are just fine. The
       Bible is specific in that the Woman is not to take place in the
       CHURCH's administration/leadership teaching of men..during
       sanctioned church functions which were at that time mostly on
       the Sabbath.
       I see no problem in women teaching, discussing outside the above
       parameters. The only thing I do see is a problem is the Women
       who want to do away with GOD's WORD as they seem to take offense
       at its words...This is dangerous territory for some to take such
       a hard stand against GOD's Word.
       Blade
       #Post#: 14863--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest116 Date: July 5, 2020, 10:05 pm
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       See thats my problem Blade, is I have doubts that the words are
       God's any longer.  I never doubt the GODs word but there is some
       discernment that needs used.  I have an 1895 KJV a 1947 KJV a
       1966 KJV and one bought in the last year.   Every single one has
       had a disclaimer that there has been changes made because never
       information has been discovered.   Major passages have been
       changed but the changing of words.
       This bothers me when you take it literally as you see it in the
       latest version.  This happens in every single version whether it
       is a KJV, ESV or any other.
       As for Lori, I love the fact she is here, I love that she
       teaches, I have learned from her and her writings.  I am just
       trying to make the point that while we need to be literal with
       GOD's words, we need to use some discernment in how the
       wordsmiths have made changes and if it has altered what God
       wants us to know and to live by.
       #Post#: 14871--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest8 Date: July 5, 2020, 10:34 pm
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       [quote author=Chaplain Mark Schmidt
       link=topic=984.msg14863#msg14863 date=1594004753]
       See thats my problem Blade, is I have doubts that the words are
       God's any longer.  I never doubt the GODs word but there is some
       discernment that needs used.  I have an 1895 KJV a 1947 KJV a
       1966 KJV and one bought in the last year.   Every single one has
       had a disclaimer that there has been changes made because never
       information has been discovered.   Major passages have been
       changed but the changing of words.
       This bothers me when you take it literally as you see it in the
       latest version.  This happens in every single version whether it
       is a KJV, ESV or any other.
       As for Lori, I love the fact she is here, I love that she
       teaches, I have learned from her and her writings.  I am just
       trying to make the point that while we need to be literal with
       GOD's words, we need to use some discernment in how the
       wordsmiths have made changes and if it has altered what God
       wants us to know and to live by.
       [/quote]
       Mark will have to check out this editions to the King
       James....Have not noticed it before...I do know that the
       copyright is for the notes/study guides of the book. Maybe the
       page introductions.
       The Authorized version of the King James is open to all.   not
       to change.
       If those words have been changed in the KING James, as they have
       in many other versions, then I agree with you. One will be hard
       to understand what God's words were. However, if they have not
       changed?
       I have 1 tim 3:16 that reads: "And without controversy great is
       the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh,
       justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the
       Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."
       What does yours KJV Read?:
       Blade
       #Post#: 14874--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest116 Date: July 6, 2020, 12:01 am
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       I have 1 tim 3:16 that reads: "And without controversy great is
       the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh,
       justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the
       Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."
       My 1979 version of KJV is the same
       My 1949 copy
       Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:  God
       manifested in human flesh, justified was he in the Spirit,  seen
       was he by angels, proclaimed was he by all nation, Jews and
       Gentiles alike, believed on in the world, received up was he
       into glory
       My 1943 version of KJV by dad carried in WWII parallels your
       version.  I think the difference is the 1949 is a protestant
       Alter bible used in a church.
       My baptismal gift Bible from 1966 different by just a little
       And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God
       was manifest in flesh: justified in Spirit, seen by angels,
       preached to the Gentiles, proclaimed on in the world, received
       up into glory.
       My favorite as I think it is more eloquent and closer to the
       original Greek it would have been written in, this is from my
       great grandfather Bible of 1883.
       And without conflict great is the mystery of holiness, manifest
       in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among
       Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up into Glory.
       I do not have issues as the true word of God based on what is
       said is not altered but the words used to say it seem to alter
       as our language use of the language has changed.
       
       #Post#: 14877--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest24 Date: July 6, 2020, 9:31 am
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       [quote author=Chaplain Mark Schmidt
       link=topic=984.msg14840#msg14840 date=1593893441]
       I struggle with literalism when it comes to scriptures.  My
       issue is mainly I have no idea what the author's time really was
       and in what context they wrote and meant it in.  They can have a
       huge bearing on what they really meant and not what we think the
       literal meaning is.
       If we took the scriptures literal, PJ would have to remove
       everything from you Lori as the bible makes it clear that the
       bible can only be used and interpreted by men as only men could
       be chosen for such.  That is the second problem is most
       literalist only take the parts they are comfortable with or
       believe in literally.  I do not believe that is you, but I know
       many that way.
       Of course, as always, these are just my humble opinions.
       [/quote]I would love to hear your thoughts on woman and the
       church, but alas another topic...you are right on the money for
       my way of thinking about culture and should be part of our
       understanding when studying. I think and I see it more and more,
       a lot of people claim literal understanding while reading their
       traditions into the text which is a problem and is NOT what
       literalist should mean.
       #Post#: 14878--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest24 Date: July 6, 2020, 9:55 am
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       [quote author=Chaplain Mark Schmidt
       link=topic=984.msg14863#msg14863 date=1594004753]
       See thats my problem Blade, is I have doubts that the words are
       God's any longer.  I never doubt the GODs word but there is some
       discernment that needs used.  I have an 1895 KJV a 1947 KJV a
       1966 KJV and one bought in the last year.   Every single one has
       had a disclaimer that there has been changes made because never
       information has been discovered.   Major passages have been
       changed but the changing of words.
       This bothers me when you take it literally as you see it in the
       latest version.  This happens in every single version whether it
       is a KJV, ESV or any other.
       As for Lori, I love the fact she is here, I love that she
       teaches, I have learned from her and her writings.  I am just
       trying to make the point that while we need to be literal with
       GOD's words, we need to use some discernment in how the
       wordsmiths have made changes and if it has altered what God
       wants us to know and to live by.
       [/quote]This is at least one of the reasons why God commands us
       to study, not just read wouldn't you say?
       #Post#: 14883--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest116 Date: July 6, 2020, 1:52 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       I totally agree.
       #Post#: 14894--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What does it mean to read scripture as a literalist?
       By: guest8 Date: July 6, 2020, 8:08 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       [quote author=Chaplain Mark Schmidt
       link=topic=984.msg14874#msg14874 date=1594011674]
       I have 1 tim 3:16 that reads: "And without controversy great is
       the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh,
       justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the
       Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."
       My 1979 version of KJV is the same
       My 1949 copy
       Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:  God
       manifested in human flesh, justified was he in the Spirit,  seen
       was he by angels, proclaimed was he by all nation, Jews and
       Gentiles alike, believed on in the world, received up was he
       into glory
       My 1943 version of KJV by dad carried in WWII parallels your
       version.  I think the difference is the 1949 is a protestant
       Alter bible used in a church.
       My baptismal gift Bible from 1966 different by just a little
       And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God
       was manifest in flesh: justified in Spirit, seen by angels,
       preached to the Gentiles, proclaimed on in the world, received
       up into glory.
       My favorite as I think it is more eloquent and closer to the
       original Greek it would have been written in, this is from my
       great grandfather Bible of 1883.
       And without conflict great is the mystery of holiness, manifest
       in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among
       Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up into Glory.
       I do not have issues as the true word of God based on what is
       said is not altered but the words used to say it seem to alter
       as our language use of the language has changed.
       [/quote]
       and these are King James authorized editions?? Who is the editor
       of your version?  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
       ????
       Blade
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