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1.4 Scripture - Coggle Diagram
1.4 Scripture
Interpretation
Bible is not literal
Interpreted for meaning, not facts
Bible is Word of God in Human words
Consider modes of writing of those times
Word of God
Living word
Nourishes and Rules
In the context of our lives
Revelation
Beliefs given by God
Not dictated thoughts or words
Belief in revelation is faith
Inspiration
Search for meaning and wholeness
God inspired authors of Scripture
Inspiration did not imply factual accuracy
Fundamentalism
Literalism
Catholic and Protestant are opposed to this
Consider and respect the literary art forms