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1 | chcking scripture context | Bible general Archive 1 | jrm | 3935 | ||
what is a good way of checking to see if someone is taking scripture out of context. I was taught to read the scripture before and after it but sometimes that is not enough. | ||||||
2 | chcking scripture context | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3936 | ||
Reading the verses (paragraph) before and after the passage you are studying is indeed what it means to consider the passage in its context. Additionally, you may want to consider who wrote the book, to whom was he writing, what was the current or local situation of the person or people to whom he was writing. Is he addressing Jews, gentiles, the church of God? Was the author addressing a particular issue, and, if so, what was that issue? . . . Additionally, always remember and apply the following basic rule of interpretation. Note that although John MacArthur comments on it, this principle is centuries old and was not originated by John MacArthur. What I mean is that this principle has been known to and followed by earnest students of the Bible for centuries. It is not the exclusive intellectual property of any one man or one denomination. I chose the MacArthur quote because it defines so well the principle. . . . John MacArthur writes: "One of the basic principles of biblical interpretation is the *analogia scriptura*, the analogy of Scripture. In other words, we must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. And SINCE THE BIBLE DOESN'T CONTRADICT ITSELF, ANY INTERPRETATION OF A SPECIFIC PASSAGE THAT CONTRADICTS THE GENERAL TEACHING OF THE BIBLE IS TO BE REJECTED." (Emphasis by capitalization is mine.) |
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3 | chcking scripture context | Bible general Archive 1 | jrm | 3978 | ||
jvh0212 thank you for your answer and detailed explanation. the scripture against scripture makes perfect sense. i am new in christ and am trying to make sure what i am being taught is the word of God and not the opinion from the man of God. thanks again. |
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4 | chcking scripture context | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 4009 | ||
Dear JRM: Thank you for your posting. I commend you on trying to make sure what you are being taught is the word of God and not the opinion from the man of God. . . . As soon as I read your reply, I thought of an excellent, plain English, teaching on the subject of rightly interpreting the Bible. I first discovered it about 3 years ago. I have read and re-read it, and have presented the teaching to adult Bible classes. Please take the time to read and/or listen to it. You'll be glad you did. Here are the directions telling how to find the teaching online, both for listening to and reading it. . . . TO READ OR PRINT IT: 1) Go to the website at www.gty.org 2) Click on "transcripts". 3) Scroll down. 4) Click on "How to Study Your Bible: Interpretation". . . . Note: "How to Study Your Bible: Interpretation" is listed along with the date, April 26 and 27, 2001. . . . TO LISTEN TO IT: 1) At the www.gty.org website, click on "listen now". 2) Click on "broadcast archives". 3) Click on "How to Study Your Bible: Interpretation". . . . If I were reading it for the first time, I would print it out, highlight it, make notes in the margins, etc. Then I would listen to it on the website and follow along by reading the printed text. Hope you find this recommendation helpful. I believe you will. Take care! JVH0212 |
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5 | chcking scripture context | Bible general Archive 1 | jrm | 4055 | ||
JVH0212 thank you very much for your recommendation. God will always help those who delingently seek Him. i asked for help and i got it. i have not only visited the site, but i have bookmarked it. i am going to read all the lessons in that particular study. i will let you know how it works out. thanks again. |
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