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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. |
Bible Question:
It is common to life coaches of almost all Christian minitries to mix and match portions of the bible. They pick verses from different books to provide biblical support to their sermon. Although the verses sounds interrelated I think it is improper to interpret the Word out of context. It must be considered also that the books of the bible were written by different men at different times and that languages also evolves. Please share your thoughts. Any expert advise would be appreciated. |
Bible Answer: Dear Greatmacoy, I echo the thoughts of Searcher in answer to your question. I would also add my observation that there has been a general degradation in the quality of sermons due in large part to a moving away from expository preaching! The desire for Hollywood-Celebrity-type Preachers has brought much detriment to the Word of God ( 2 Tim.4:3). Topical "sermons" (i.e. platitudes) are their forte because they are made emminently entertaining and can be easily eisegeted. Again, topical sermons are fine- if exegesis has been done. However, the move away from expositional preaching can and does lead to error because one can "make" the Word fit their (oftentimes) agenda! Expositional preaching forces one to deal with and stay in context. It is also considerably harder because it entails knowledge of original languages and work:-)(2 Tim. 2:15) It is more serious and also places demands on the attention of the audience (Acts 17:11). Imagine not having to think in 30-second sound bites!? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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