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1 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | atdcross | 163739 | ||
Hi Sonlit, Maccarthur and Piper demonstrate that (1) their interpretation of scripture is open to error, and (2) what they teach in general is not necessarily Biblical truth. May I offer a few suggestions? Whenever you read a book, don't take the writer's word for it. Just read and glean what you believe is consistent with the Bible and the rest discard. Just because one is a theologian or a scholar does not mean he is either a good scholar or is correct in his theology. To briefly answer your two last questions: You can know, as far as possible, the correctness of one's interpretation by the plain speaking of Biblical revelation; Father does not hide truths necessary for his children to know. And truth is known by faith in the Spirit's guidance if we are intending to seek his glory and obey (John 7:17; 15:13). The Bible is read to seek God and deepening relationship with him, not doctrines. Of course, doctrines will necessarily be found but they are subservient to knowing God through faith. Which leads to the second suggestion, read the Bible through faith in God’s promises (cf. Hebrews 11:6; Jeremiah 29:13; John 7:17. Be as comfortable with not understanding as you are with understanding. What you know take firm hold of it and let it increase your faith. What you don’t understand just set it aside. You need not know without a doubt on a certain subject. Embrace as much as you can understand about what you don’t fully understand and the rest, allow God to bring wisdom in time. Direct your "faith without a doubt" on God's character and word, not on doctrines. Doctrine is important but doctrine tells us about God; doctrine is not God, at least, doctrine as we finite creatures are able to comprehend. Remember, we all know “in part” (1 Corinthians 13:12). Better than just knowing is the one who loves through what he knows (1 Corinthians 13:13; 3 John 4-5). Anyone who claims that their doctrinal teachings are either something like an “accurate reflection of Bible truths,” “the gospel,” or phrases like these, be very wary. More than likely they hold erroneous if not heretical notions of God. And remember, it is through faith in Christ that the full knowledge of God is received. Any form of knowledge that either ignores or sets him to the side is false. A good Bible to use for intimate studying with the Lord is the “Thompson Chain Reference” Bible and I believe it comes in the New American Standard, which is a translation I personally recommend (although, again, I am not a scholar). I suggest this study Bible because it has no explanatory notes but many cross references and topical studies; therefore, it helps to keep one as objective as possible in studying. I’m sure others can add, give better, and more helpful suggestions but these are some that have helped me |
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2 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | Sonlit | 163879 | ||
Thank you, atdcross, for your comments. I found what your wrote, "The Bible is read to seek God and deepening relationship with him, not doctrines" especially helpful. That is exactly what I want, a deeper relationship with God. I remember seeing my parents use the "Thompson Chain Reference" Bible, and I also use the New American Standard. I will definitely plan on purchasing for myself the Thompson Chain Reference Bible. Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. | ||||||
3 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | kalos | 163884 | ||
The Bible is not read to seek doctrines? But God says: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for DOCTRINE, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness 2 Tim. 3:16 (NKJV) (Emphasis added.) Is the Bible also not read for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness? |
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4 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | atdcross | 163927 | ||
Greetings Kalos, Relationship with God is the goal; doctrine is the means. We should not read the Bible for the purpose of formulating doctrine except to deepen our relationship with God. Notice, for one example, the apostle Paul encourages Timothy to "Hold fast the pattern of sound words" (i.e. doctrine)...in faith and love" (i.e. in relationship)...with Christ" (2 Tim 1:13). In v.14, Timothy is instructed to keep the things that we committed to him in relationship with the Holy Spirit. It seems there are patterns in Timothy, which show, in one way or another, that what one learns is for the purpose of maintaining relationship with God and not for learnings sakes or just to be doctrinally correct. I think I have clarified my position in a way that is agreeable to you. |
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5 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | DocTrinsograce | 163930 | ||
Dear Atdcross, You wrote, "We should not read the Bible for the purpose of formulating doctrine." From whence do you suggest that we derive our doctrine? In Him, Doc For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4) He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. (Titus 1:9) But Jesus answered them, "You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God." (Matthew 22:29) |
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6 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | atdcross | 163952 | ||
Please read my note ID#163927. There was no suggestion that doctrine is not derived from the Bible; but, please note, that the fact of doctrine derived from the Bible does not necessarily mean one has it correct. False doctrine can also be extracted from the Bible (2 Peter 3:15-16). Also, there was no intention to devaluate the importance of doctrine but just to place it in a - and I believe, Biblical - proper perspective. Allow me to repeat, relationship with Father, not doctrine, is the goal when studying the Bible. |
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7 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | DocTrinsograce | 163953 | ||
Dear Atdcross, Thank you for clarifying! Anyone who believes in the verbal plenary inspiration of the Bible would have to agree with your assertions. I believe Kalos was just pointing out from 2 Timothy 3:16: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching (sound doctrine), for reproof (removing false doctrine), for correction (eliminating sinful behavior), and for training in righteousness (promoting righteous behavior). What we know, think, and do are so tightly intertwined. In Him, Doc |
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