The ABC's of Interpretation

[arron]

we must believe the bible if we get saved or if we stay saved. we need to read the bible it tells the way to go. i do not worship the bible but i believe it and will keep on believeig it

[Guest deacon22]

"A text without a context is just a pretext."

I am a little confused over that.

I had a pastor once tell me that all verses should be read and then read 20 vrses before and after to make sure the context is not misconstrued. I have seen many people who take verses out of context to defend their actions.

[EricH]

"A text without a context is just a pretext."

I am a little confused over that.

I had a pastor once tell me that all verses should be read and then read 20 vrses before and after to make sure the context is not misconstrued. I have seen many people who take verses out of context to defend their actions.

When I am studying a book, I will read it 50 times in one sitting each to get the context

[arron]

i have read the entire kjv bible many hundreds of times and i do not study much other books that are not biblical

[HeatherEljohari]

I have a question- I read not to take biblical promises, what does this mean please?

God bless

Heatherx

[Guest shiloh357]

I have an easy way to interpret the Bible,''DONT'',just accept it as it is written.

Too many people want to ''interpret'' scripture.

I believe it says what it means and means what it say,simple as that.

So the next time you sin, are you going cut off your right or take a spoon and pluck out your eye? Do you kiss everyone at church with a "holy kiss" and avoid eating pork? I mean if you think just taking the Bible at face value is the way to go, I am sure you have been cirucmcized and offer a lamb every Passover, right? Or do you interpret that as only being for the Jews?

[HeatherEljohari]

Ive read old testament compared to the new. What I have found is God gives different commandments to each of his children in accordance to his will. The old testament states we are not to eat certain foods because they are unclean and perform certain rituals. Jesus came onto the picture, and he was the sacrafice taking away all previous sacrafices IE animals they slaughtered and presented before God. So Jesus was the new conventant as far as the sacrafice Gods. But- the other laws we are still meant to uphold. Jesus said I didnt come to destroy Moses laws but to fulfill them. I do believe by Jesus' blood God forgives us, and we are meant to repent, which means we cannot return to that sin willfully. Being saved by grace I dont feel we are meant to break all the rules, and run amuck. God (Jesus) fulfilled his vow, and we are meant to uphold ours. So yes I feel through Jesus we get a place in the Heavens, but we wont get the furthur blessings if we dont change our human nature.

God bless~

Heather

[Dave Jones]

The Word of God is multi-faceted, it is like a diamond. Anyone who looks at it may see something different, but in the end it is still the same word and it all works toward the same purpose. Revelation always has to agree with God's will or you end up with religion.

Excellent discussion.

No one can completely comprehend the vastness of Scripture. The Spirit of God/Christ helps us to understand how The LORD's Precepts are to be applied.

I prefer "Applied Theology", where every Precept that comes from God can be understood via its own, correct application. For the most part, the Bible will show how this Precept or principle has/can or is intended to be used. No good fruit will come from the wrong application of a Scriptural precept.

I wonder how many times we have taken for granted the mis-application of a verse or section of Scripture simply because we heard it used this way or in its mis-application we have justified some personal action of our own?

Without a humble and contrite heart one will never please God and one will never comprehend the things of God.

[Omegajoy]

This is extremely helpful! Thank you for posting this. I think this will help many of our Brothers ans Sisters to learn how to really understand the meaning of what JESUS is teaching.

It surely has helped me. Bless you.

[Dave Jones]

This is extremely helpful! Thank you for posting this. I think this will help many of our Brothers ans Sisters to learn how to really understand the meaning of what JESUS is teaching.

It surely has helped me. Bless you.

It took me a number of years to yield to the Magnitude, Power and Depth of the Word(s), of God and I think this can be seen also in the writer of the 119th Psalm. He has an exceptional Love and a profound respect for the Ways, Precepts, Oracles, Commands and all the Laws of the LORD.

One would do well to walk as that writer did.

Respectfully in Christ,

Dave Jones