The Bible literally says its the word of God. Written by people inspired by the Holy Ghost. If you say otherwise you are calling God a liar. The Bible does have symbolic meanings but you clearly have to focus on the context. You can believe in this new age sort of "Christianity" if you want but thats not being a true Christian and a follower of God.

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'"