And can Pastor Chelpka answer this question without mentioning about postmodernism or literary theory? Let's find out.
I think the answer to this question is found in another question:
Do you want people to take you literally?
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The key here is intentions. We want to be heard in the way we intend to be heard. The same is true for God. When God is telling us history in the Bible, we should take it as history. When God is telling us a parable, we should take it as a parable.
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Last week, a young engineer from Central California reaffirmed his faith and joined Covenant. And on Easter, a young couple—who are the first Christians in both their families—will also reaffirm their faith and become members.
"Five words cost Zachariah forty weeks' silence." —Thomas Fuller (1608-1661)