240. How Do We Know When To Take The Bible Literally Vs. Figuratively?

The Bible is mixed with historical narrative and with prophecy and poetry, but how can we know the difference? There are so many debates over passages of Scripture, so how can we know which one is right?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question that deals with how to interpret a variety of passages in Scripture and how to know the context of them as well as the writing style. We talk through differences in how Christians interpret Scripture and how to know what interpretation of God's Word is the best. Our hope is that this episode would bring clarity to understanding God's Word and knowing God better!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Matt. 1:23; John 1:41-42; Acts 4:36; Heb. 7:2; Matt. 21:4-5; Zech. 9:9; 1 Cor. 10:1-6; Acts 4:24-26; Psa. 17:8; Isa. 9:6-7;Rev. 13:1-5; Acts 17:10-11; 1 Thes. 5:20-21; 2 Pet. 3:16-18.

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