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1 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | Morant61 | 81732 | ||
Greetings Tjkathiresan! If I am understanding you correctly, I would respectfully disagree. God has revealed Himself through His written Word. His Word is written in language, according to rules of grammar. It does not require a prophet to understand His word. One simply needs to read it and use some basic grammar. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | EdB | 81745 | ||
Tim Not to be argumentative but what then explains the 1600 denominations? Each say they have the correct interpretation of the Bible. Is as Hank suggests willful manipulation of words to make the Bible say what they desire? EdB |
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3 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | Morant61 | 81747 | ||
Greetings EdB! As someone else mentioned earlier, I'm not sure that 1600 denominations is necessarily a bad thing! :-) Not every denomination is totally different in theology and doctrine. Most of them differ only minutely. For instance, I have either worshipped at several different denominations over the course of my life. They include, 1) Church of God (Cleveland Assembly), 2) Several independent chuches. 3) Assemblies of God. 4) American Baptist. 5) United Brethen in Christ. 6) Nazarene. The most radically different (in terms of degree) was the American Baptist, but in actual practice there wasn't much difference between it and any of the others. The Church of God and Assemblies of God were both pentecostal, but they didn't really differ in their core theology from any of the others (with the exception of the American Baptist of course). Are their differences? Yes! But, most of the differences are ones of emphasis, not core theology. So, while it is true that there maybe 1600 different denominations. It isn't really true that there are 1600 different interpretations. Now, why the differences in interpretations? 1) Sometimes, it is willful manipulation. 2) Sometimes, it is a failure to consider all of Scripture. 3) Sometimes, it is improper exgesis. 4) Sometimes, it is simply ignorance of grammar. In a perfect world, with perfect people, I'm sure that we would all agree one hundred percent. :-) Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | EdB | 81749 | ||
Tim We are back to manipulation whether willful or in ignorance. We try to manipulate rather than to conform. We want God in our image rather than the one He presented to us. EdB |
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5 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | Morant61 | 81752 | ||
Greetings EdB! I might add one more! Sometimes, it may simply be that we as finite human beings are trying to explain and understand things which are so much above us that our explanations differ to a decree, but in reality, they may not be differ than much from one another. But, I think you may be right overall. The only danger which I can think of to 'doctrine' is that it can become a filter through which we view all Scripture. So, if I hold a particular view and I come to a verse which seems to say something different, rather than searching out Scripture to determine the truth, I might simply filter that verse through my doctrine and make it say what I want or need it to say. But, again, most denominations don't differ that much. A good example is the case with the Nazarene and United Brethren in Christ. Their core doctrine is identical. The only difference is that the Nazarenes put more emphasis upon sanctification than did the United Brethren. However, there isn't really anything that the Nazarenes believe with which a United Brethren would have any problem. Yet, they are two distinct denominations. The reason, they both came into being in different historical situations to address different historical needs. Well, I have to run and feed the grandbaby! She is demanding my attention! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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6 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | Radioman2 | 81753 | ||
Tim: You have provided us with much good information in this thread. One of many of your points with which I agree is that a number of different denominations hold to doctrine that is essentially the same. May I add, denominations do not differ only in the matter of doctrine. Each denomination has its own doctrine AND its own form of church government. Often two or more churches that have similar doctrine have different forms of church government. So it would be a mistake to believe that different denominations exist only because of differences in doctrine. Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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7 | Are all interpretations equal? | Rom 3:4 | Morant61 | 81757 | ||
Greetings Radioman2! Excellent point my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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