Understanding Scripture
By robert on Jul 11, 2008 | In Bible Study | Send feedback »
I need to let you know about how I am 'interpreting' the Word of God. First, my understanding of the scriptures comes from careful, and prayerful consideration of what I read. My motivations are God-centered, and people-centric, not self-centered. I simply want to know better the God that I serve and what His will is for humanity.
The Word of God is perfect and infallible. If you don't believe that, then I'm sorry; this blog is not for you. Therefore, if any two scriptures seem to be contradictory, then the interpretation is not correct. There, isn't that easy? Here are some passages from the Bible that makes it clear that no single scripture was designed to be; in and of itself, the determining factor in a biblical decision:
Mat 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
1Co 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
1Co 14:27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
1Co 14:28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
1Co 14:29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
2Co 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
The other reason I include this post is because we are getting ready to touch on a subject that has suffered from many different 'interpretations', most of them being self serving and biblically incorrect. How do I know? Because when I take what most men have tried to teach me concerning the return of Jesus, and I compare it to what I actually read in the bible, the two do not correlate. So get ready because what you read here will be directly supported by scripture.
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