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1 | How can one accurately handle the word? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Hank | 10156 | ||
Does a clear-cut guideline exist that all who read can understand and use in order to "accurately handle the word of truth?" --Hank | ||||||
2 | How can one accurately handle the word? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Makarios | 10187 | ||
There is no clear-cut guideline except to pray and seek the Holy Spirit's leading.. However, many "guidelines" have been suggested, such as Kay Arthur's Inductive Study method. Every word in the Bible is part of a verse, and every verse is part of a paragraph, and every paragraph is part of a book, and every book is part of the whole of Scripture. No verse of Scripture can be divorced from the verses around it. In interpreting Scripture, there is both an immediate context and a broader context. The immediate context of a verse is the paragraph (or paragraphs) of the biblical book in question. The immediate context should always be consulted in interpreting Bible verses. The broader context is the whole of Scripture. The entire Holy Scripture is the context and guide for understanding the particular passages of Scripture. We must keep in mind that the interpretation of a specific passage must not contradict the total teaching of Scripture on a point. Individual verses do not exist as isolated fragments, but as parts of a whole. The exposition of these verses, therefore, must involve exhibiting them in right relation both to the whole and to each other. If we would understand the parts, our wisest course is to get to know the whole. |
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3 | How can one accurately handle the word? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Risen | 10207 | ||
Grace and Peace to All In my understanding, Christ is the Good Shepherd we are the sheep. My sheep hear My voice. If indeed one is indwelt by Christ (born again) that person is sealed by the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit that will guide us into all truth (Christ is the Truth) and teaches us the meaning of His words for they are spirit, and without His Spirit we couldn't understand, see or hear . Any true understanding of scripture can only be revealed to us by His Spirit. In His perfect timing. Your Brother in Christ |
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