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1 | Biblically Based Questions/Notes | John 7:18 | EdB | 86159 | ||
Pazn I congratulate you on you admonishment to everyone to include scripture. And we should! However the fact that text is written in the Bible does not in itself prove what person that quoted the text is saying was correct. There is such a thing as proof texting. That is when someone pulls text out of context to prove their point. Many times the text ripped out of context meant just the opposite of what the author of the append said when quoted text is read within context. While providing text is important, everyone also needs to be admonished to study the text within context to insure a correct understanding of the scripture. We live in a day and age where proofing texting is often done and has become almost an accepted norm, especially here on the forum. We need to develop critical thinking, what does this passage really say in light of surrounding text and how does this passage fit with the rest of the scripture. Text out of context becomes pretext. :-) EdB |
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2 | Biblically Based Questions/Notes | John 7:18 | prazn | 86205 | ||
Hi EdB, I agree with you about the realities of "proof texting". This is why it is so important, that every believer read/study the scriptures for himself, or herself, and not simply accept the "opinions" of those who profess to be wise or the revelations of those who are "babes" in Christ. 1 Cor 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. 1 Cor 3:2 I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, 1 Cor 3:3 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? God bless you! prazn |
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