Col 2:8 (NIV) See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
NOTE: The filter must always be the word of God. An argument can sound great, can make sense, can seem indefensible, and can also violate the word of God. That means that there is something wrong with the argument, or sometimes our understanding of the word of God. But, assuming a historical-grammatical interpretation (i.e., common sense), then those should not happen often. One example might be the length of the day in Genesis. The word can actually be used for periods of time greater than 24 hours (i.e., an age), as it is used to describe the seventh day. The morning and evening idiom can also be used to represent the beginning and end of a period as opposed to the literal usage. But that is not making the scriptures metaphorical -- it is understanding the use of the language in that day. Could it be six-24 hours periods? Most definitely. Could it be periods of time longer than 24 hours but with a distinct beginning and end? Yes, that is also possible. But what can't be ignored is that God created. The "how" is not explained in enough detail, but the action is the result of intelligence. Colossians, earlier in chapter one, also argues that God is the creator and before everything. So, everything must be measured against the grid work of God's word. That is always our foundation.
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