Literal vs Allegorical: The Right Way to Read the Bible

Modern skepticism often leads readers to dismiss miraculous Old Testament accounts like Jonah and the Flood as mere allegories or myths. However, this episode argues that the literal grammatical-historical method is not merely the best way, but the only right way to interpret Scripture. By examining how Jesus and the Apostles treated these narratives as real historical events, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot demonstrate that true biblical authority rests on accepting God's Word as written. They further clarify that while biblical typology exists, it must be grounded in textual indicators provided by the biblical authors, rather than the subjective imagination of the reader.