tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477052038839621363.post6035092152112192290..comments2020-06-09T12:24:30.121-05:00Comments on Exceptional Mediocrity: Biblical Literalism Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509418630349570357noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477052038839621363.post-20331357750777360172014-08-24T08:21:01.112-05:002014-08-24T08:21:01.112-05:00Brian, good job here. Brian, good job here. Chris Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971062280390918450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477052038839621363.post-55458196793811927882014-08-21T17:01:21.451-05:002014-08-21T17:01:21.451-05:00Anonymous,
There are two points about the 2 Timot...Anonymous,<br /><br />There are two points about the 2 Timothy 3:16 verse:<br /><br />1. There is not complete agreement, even among Christians, as to what qualifies as “scripture.” For example, a Roman Catholic (who also accepts 2 Timothy as scripture) recognizes the Book of Sirach as scripture where a Protestant would not.<br /><br />2. If we take another example from the Book of Timothy and apply strict literalism to it: <br /><br />I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. – 2 Timothy 2:9-10<br /><br />This would mean that any woman, who had their hair done, wore any gold jewelry or pearl necklaces, or spent money on a nice prom or wedding dress would do so in defiance of scripture. Personally, I felt that the takeaway from this was to remind us that our faith and actions should define us more than our appearance. Of course, that would not be a strict literal interpretation.<br /><br />In regard to the prophets, if our only choices were between absolute obedience (which, if it were possible, would negate the need for a Savior) and absolute destruction I doubt any of us would have a chance. The most breathtaking aspect of God is his grace for a people that are incapable of absolute obedience.<br /><br />I would still argue that it is tough to base a good sermon or VBS curriculum around Song of Songs. Not because the material it contains is theologically flawed, but simply because it is a book about physical intimacy between two people that does not mention God. <br /><br />Thanks for the comments!<br />Exceptional Mediocritynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477052038839621363.post-19185483122540597662014-08-20T17:47:54.825-05:002014-08-20T17:47:54.825-05:00There are a few points that I believe you are miss...There are a few points that I believe you are missing especially with the accounts of the prophets. God deserves and demands our absolute devotion. At any point that this is not so, He is very clear on the punishment. Absolute destruction. On the contrary, absolute devotion to God grants absolute life. See stories of Elijah and Methuselah. There are times when God computed the sentence and there are times that is enforced immediately. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477052038839621363.post-77412628420778191852014-08-20T17:44:12.737-05:002014-08-20T17:44:12.737-05:002 Timothy 3:16New International Version (NIV)
16 ...2 Timothy 3:16New International Version (NIV)<br /><br />16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com