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NASB | Romans 3:4 May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, "THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS, AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be found true [as He will be], though every person be found a liar, just as it is written [in Scripture], "THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS, AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED [by sinful men]." [Ps 51:4] |
Subject: Are all interpretations equal? |
Bible Note: 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 |