How to Interpret the Bible Literally: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon addresses the concept of biblical literalism, clarifying that it means interpreting scripture according to its intended literary genre, not as a solely moral allegory. Citing the Reformers' principle of *sensus literalis*, it criticizes interpretations that distort historical narratives into symbolic lessons, such as those found in some liberal theology regarding the miracles at Cana and the feeding of the five thousand. The takeaway is to interpret scripture as it was written, respecting its various literary forms.