Re: E.W. Bullinger's "Number in Scripture"
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Thank you for sending the link to Number in Scripture.? It is so
comprehensive.? Even up to page 14, the information in it is
staggering.? Great for studying on a wet day indoors!? but in many,
many days – or should I say ‘months’ it is so full of stuff.? Do any
newer books differ from what is written in E.W. Bullinger’s, or only
expand on his theories?
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On another matter, a possible Christmas get-together.? Is is something
we could think about?? We haven’t been able to meet ‘face-to-face’ for
almost two years now and it would be nice to meet physically again if
possible.? I attend a couple of other U3A classes, all of which have
changed to Zoom since Covid-19.? Two of them are having an end-of-year
luncheon, to which I am very much looking forward.? What do you
think?
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Kind regards,
Merlene??
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Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:03 PM
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Subject: [b4uc] U3A Term 4-2021 Comments on E.W. Bullinger's "Number
in Scripture" ?
G'day
all,
Our
discussion today included how Biblical authors like Amos were aware of the
spiritual significance of numbers. The
basic idea is that God
designed and created the universe based on mathematical laws, and these laws and
principles continue to govern creation whether we are aware of them or not.
Numbers are used in the design of His Word, and the Scriptures exhibit a
numerical design that clearly announces the inspiration of the Creator.
Unsurprisingly, these are incorporated into the biblical
text in many ways, whether over, on, or underneath the surface.? For
example, some authors like the Apostle John structured his gospel and the book
of Revelation mathematically: many aspects are divisible by 7.?
You asked
how we might find the spiritual meanings of numbers. After
the requisite warnings about the rubbish on the internet, I recommended the
traditional Christian scholars' "proof text" on the subject: E.W. Bullinger's
classic work,
Number in Scripture.? A PDF copy
of the Fourth Edition dated 1921 is included at for your
information.
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There are many newer books on this topic. If
you're interested, just drop me an email.
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There's nothing magical or hocus-pocus about
the mathematical structure of the Bible or, for that matter, the Cosmos.?
Both are simply evidence of design and, consequently, evidence of The Designer.
They are silent witnesses to God (Romans 1:20).? The works of God
(creation) and the words of God (Scripture) were made by the same source of
inspiration and quite naturally harmonize.? Evidence of design is there for
those with "eyes to see and ears to hear" but is hidden from others.
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Having some insight into the spiritual
significance of numbers may enrich your own Bible study and help explain this
passage or that.? If nothing else, it can provide the comforting assurance
that the Bible isn't just any book.
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Blessings,
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Ray |
Merlene