A WORD ABOUT DOCTRINE

[Second of a series of three articles]

ARTHUR CHRISTIAN WEICK

Many people who cannot accept traditional church dogma at face value are asking questions such as, "What is God?" and "How does man relate to Him?" and "What can this relationship mean to me?"

The answers are not to be found through a strictly literal reading of the Bible's history, stories, parables, allegories, songs, and speeches. For the Scriptures' meaning to be clear, consistent, logical, and inspiring they must be interpreted spiritually. This requires an examination of the Bible for its inspired Word.

For example, the Scriptures tell us that God is Spirit and that He created man in His image and likeness. Hence, man as His image is spiritual, not material. The relationship between God, Spirit, and man as His spiritual reflection is logical, understandable, and provable. Christ Jesus said, "The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth." ^{John 4:23;} This spiritual view of the Scriptures provides a practical guide for everyday living and a scientific basis for health and happiness.

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