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The Bible is written as two books. "Two books" does not refer to the Old and New Testaments, but to the literal record and the "mystery hidden from the beginning" <ref>{{bgw|1Co 2:7}} But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:</ref> | The Bible is written as two books. "Two books" does not refer to the Old and New Testaments, but to the literal record and the "mystery hidden from the beginning" <ref>{{bgw|1Co 2:7}} But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:</ref> | ||
:Normally we say that the Bible has 66 books. This refers to writings by men. When | :Normally we say that the Bible has 66 books. This refers to writings by men. When scholars read the Bible, they attempt to interpret the human author's intent in writing. | ||
The second book was written by God by embedding symbols of the cross in the literal writings of men. Many of these symbols would not be defined until 4000 years after God gave Adam language. | The second book was written by God by embedding symbols of the cross in the literal writings of men. Many of these symbols would not be defined until 4000 years after God gave Adam language. | ||
Revision as of 20:49, 6 June 2022
The Bible is written as two books. "Two books" does not refer to the Old and New Testaments, but to the literal record and the "mystery hidden from the beginning" [1]
- Normally we say that the Bible has 66 books. This refers to writings by men. When scholars read the Bible, they attempt to interpret the human author's intent in writing.
The second book was written by God by embedding symbols of the cross in the literal writings of men. Many of these symbols would not be defined until 4000 years after God gave Adam language.
