Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?

Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?

Question   Gramps, I heard from a seminary teacher that the stories in the Old Testament aren’t true; they are parables to teach a principle. I have always believed they were all true. Robyn   Answer   Robyn, Biblical literalism is the belief that...
Why are there so many entitled people in the scriptures?

Why are there so many entitled people in the scriptures?

Question   Gramps, I can’t help noticing that the people in the scriptures are so blessed.  They get what they want with no special formula.  Infertile women are blessed with children (on top of having great husbands).  People reach out and get healed of...
Why don’t we live as long as the people did in the Bible?

Why don’t we live as long as the people did in the Bible?

Question   Gramps, Why don’t we live as long as the biblical people? Carla   Answer   Carla, The Old Testament presents numerous instances where individuals lived for several centuries. Genesis 5, for example, lists the ages of Adam’s...
Why are there two creations of humans in Genesis?

Why are there two creations of humans in Genesis?

Question   Gramps, Why are there two creations of humans listed in Genesis? There is Genesis 1:26-27 And then God rested on the 7th day. Then, there is another creation of humans in Genesis 2:7-8. Shasta   Answer   Shasta, Thank you for a great...
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