Scripture uses a variety of metaphors to illustrate spiritual truths.  For example, the Church is described as a building.  Paul used this analogy in his first letter to the church in Corinth: 1 Corinthians 3:5 and 9-11 (NASB)  What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one... 9  For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. 10  According to the grace of God which was given to me,…