EricH Posted September 6, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 No, I am saying that texts have one meaning. That meaning is the one the author of the text willed to convey using normal rules of grammar context etc. When looking atg prophetic texts we accept the literal meaning unless the author indicates we understand what he says symbolically. Once we understand the meaning, we are free to make applications to our current life. But these applications must be in line with the one meaning the author intended Okay! Thanks for clearing it up! You are most welcome. I am sorry if I was less than clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnie Posted September 6, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 811 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 7,338 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/06/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 6, 2006 One of the best sources available is Donald Fee's How To Read the Bible For All It's Worth. You can find a copy at Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletprayers Posted September 6, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,537 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 157 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/06/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/29/1956 Share Posted September 6, 2006 One of the best sources available is Donald Fee's How To Read the Bible For All It's Worth. You can find a copy at Amazon.com I just got this book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua-777 Posted October 29, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 410 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,102 Content Per Day: 0.48 Reputation: 522 Days Won: 6 Joined: 10/19/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/07/1984 Share Posted October 29, 2006 This was an interesting read, and everythign you've mentioned is very important to realize when reading the bible, one main thing I've learned is to pray about it, pray for understanding, and wisdom, and keep yourself from pride in yoru own opinion. You did an awesome job on writing this, I was glad to read it,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
child_of_iam Posted November 6, 2006 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 26 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/05/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/26/1961 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hello! I'm new on here. But as for interpretation - well, Jesus only ever used scripture in context - it was only the devil who used it out context (I ws thinking of the temptations). I always wish there was more 'good eduction' of scripture (for want of a better phrase) which can help people understand better, and also to be encouraged in their faith - after all we serve a faithful God whose word is true! Summer Sun, there is a great little book by RC Sproul entitled Knowing Scripture that really lays out the good basics of interpretation. I am sure its still available through most Christian stores. sw I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realizea Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 2corinthians 4:6 For God is he who said: "let the light shine out of the darkness," and he has shone on our hearts to illuminate (them) with the glorious knowledge of God by the face of Jesus Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backontrack Posted November 27, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 139 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,213 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 185 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/10/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted November 27, 2006 Given the recent discussions regarding the future of Israel and the meaning of OT prophecies, I thought it would be helpful to list some basics of determining meaning. I obtained these from: "The Navigator Bible Studies Handbook" General Principles 1. As you study, work knowing that the Bible is authoritative 2. Let the Bible interpret itself (Scripture explains Scripture). 3. The Holy Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bringthebritish Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Given the recent discussions regarding the future of Israel and the meaning of OT prophecies, I thought it would be helpful to list some basics of determining meaning. I obtained these from: "The Navigator Bible Studies Handbook" General Principles 1. As you study, work knowing that the Bible is authoritative 2. Let the Bible interpret itself (Scripture explains Scripture). 3. The Holy Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgyver Posted November 30, 2006 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 321 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 80 Days Won: 2 Joined: 11/28/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/03/1957 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I agree with the priciples listed by EricH, but I feel that there is something that is quite important when trying to understand scripture that is routinely overlooked. That is: our personal bias or preconceived ideas when approaching the Word of God. In my opinion, this is the greatest sticking point between Eisogesis (reading meaning into the text) and Exegesis (deriving meaning from the text). I agree with a previous poster that we must pray and ask for wisdom and understanding, but IMO we must be willing to accept the answer, even when the answer challenges us! In my own walk with our Lord, I have had to change some preconceived ideas that I held as true as I have studied the Word of God...and sometimes that was not easy I personally want my "theology" to fit the Word of God, instead of trying to "fit" the Word of God into my theology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted January 23, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 278 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/21/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/22/1962 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I've enjoyed reading the posts on this topic. One of my favorite principles of bible study is that you should not make narrative normative. In other words, just because they did things a certain way in the bible doesn't mean that's the way we have to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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