How did a sensual book like this get in the Bible?
PROBLEM 1: The Bible condemns the lust of the flesh and sensuality
(Romans 6:6; Galatians 5:16-21; 1 John 2:16). Yet this love song is
filled with sensual expressions and sexual overtures (cf. 1:2; 2:5;
3:1; 4:5).
SOLUTION 1: The Bible does not con... [ Continue Reading ]
Why do so many people who claim to interpret the Bible literally,
spiritualize the Song of Solomon?
PROBLEM: Evangelical Christians defend the literal interpretation of
the Bible. They insist that it should be taken in its normal,
historical-grammatical sense, not in some hidden, mystical, or
alleg... [ Continue Reading ]