Misinterpreting the Middle East Crisis as an Apocalypse
Some Christans today are rejoicing at the bloodshed in the Middle East, believing that it’s a sign of the Second Coming. This illustrates some people’s desire to find simple answers to complex issues coupled with an erroneous conception of the Bible. Complex issues usually require complex solutions. However, when the Bible gets involved or invoked, the issue gets a little thornier.
How much of the Bible is literally true?
A lot of people think we have to believe the Bible literally or not at all. Others think the Bible contains only stories, myths, or legends. What’s the real deal? Is there literal truth in the Bible?
The literally true writings in the Bible are generally in the form of telling about historical events, even if it’s written about differently than we write about history today. Can we believe the Bible when it comes to its history?