Allegory and Symbolisms
Bible Interpretation Resource Center
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Allegory and Symbolisms |
Most Christians begin Bible study because they desire to know
GOD, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and more about the Reality in
which we live. The Bible study student also assumes that they can
easily understand the message as read in the Bible; but if we are
observant, we quickly notice that there are almost as many
interpretations of the Scripture message as there are individuals
and organizations professing to use the Bible as the Word of GOD.
Why? How can we insure that we are growing in a true
understanding rather than attempting to build on false beliefs?
Using the allegorical or symbolism language of the Bible, why are individuals with eyes and ears
spiritually blind and deaf? What makes us believe we are
different and able to see the truth? What is Truth? Were the
Pharisees of the New Testament evil men or just men like you and
me who were spiritually blind and deaf? Is it any different today!? If not, how
do we allow GOD to open our spiritual eyes and ears to see and
hear Truth instead of falling into the same delusional trap of
the Pharisees and most of the "religious" today?
Answering these and similar questions is the purpose of this web
site. Some of the answers will probably not fit into your current belief system,
but I welcome comments from anyone who
understands the foundational interpretations of the Bible's allegory and symbolism and can offer a better
interpretation than presented here. If you choose to
fully understand the information given, you will find that you
can answer more real questions and go further in unifying the
Scripture message than ever before. You will have a belief system
that helps you to better understand GOD's Purpose and relate it
to what we see happening in today's world.
Interpreting the allegorical and symbolic message of the Bible is similar to learning mathematics. Foundational concepts must be learned, and higher learning must progress step by step.
After we have learned why the above statement is true, we will find a unity in the allegory and symbolism of the Bible message pointing to one overall Purpose, Man's purpose in accomplishing that Purpose, and the process by which each of us grows to obtain our eternal purpose.
It will take careful dedication to learn and understand the Bible's allegorical and symbolic message. I know because I have spent over 20 years learning what is presented on this web site. I can only hope my effort helps many others in their quest--shortening their time in getting to where I believe I am and progressing from there.
Taking the logical approach and testing each new allegorical or symbolic interpretation as we progress is not the way most Bible students learn, but it must become your way; or the information on this web site will soon become useless to you. I sincerely hope that possibility does not happen.
I have attempted to organize the information on this web site in an orderly manner. I, therefore, recommend that the links be followed in order and that you understand the concept being presented before you progress to the next link.
If the logical approach is followed, I feel it will not be necessary to contact me. If you desire to do so,please use the "Contact Author" link at the bottom of the menu on the left. I will answer as time permits and as any such communication appears to be helpful.