Your interpretation =/= What the scripture means

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As a point of humility, it is important to note to self that what ever conclusions you come to are not equal to scripture. Therefore, your interpretation may be invalidated, but scripture remains not so.
 

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As a point of humility, it is important to note to self that what ever conclusions you come to are not equal to scripture. Therefore, your interpretation may be invalidated, but scripture remains not so.

I really don't understand what point you're trying to make.
 
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As a point of humility, it is important to note to self that what ever conclusions you come to are not equal to scripture. Therefore, your interpretation may be invalidated, but scripture remains not so.

I think that's manifested in all the different schools of thought on scripture that resulted in a bunch of different denominations.

The point seems to be growing in Christ versus arguing about Christ. The more we argue points from scripture the less likely we'll be to grow.

That's my interpretation, don't know how close I am to the truth.

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As a point of humility, it is important to note to self that what ever conclusions you come to are not equal to scripture. Therefore, your interpretation may be invalidated, but scripture remains not so.

Scripture will explain Scripture so as to not confuse. However, some don't go past the verse they've taken out of context. They are like a plane that takes off a little off center and winds up in another country!
 
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I really don't understand what point you're trying to make.
During scriptural debates it becomes evident that certain individuals cannot separate their opinion on how to interpret scripture from scripture. It's related to this controversial subject.
 
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During scriptural debates it becomes evident that certain individuals cannot separate their opinion on how to interpret scripture from scripture. It's related to this controversial subject.

Thing is, who's interpretation is the correct one!?
 
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Scripture will explain Scripture so as to not confuse. However, some don't go past the verse they've taken out of context. They are like a plane that takes off a little off center and winds up in another country!
Yeah, that's why having a body of believers is helpful in that respect.
 
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Thing is, who's interpretation is the correct one!?

The Holy Spirit

John 16:13

But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.

Seek Him first.
 
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The Holy Spirit

John 16:13

But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.

Seek Him first.

So, which person has the Holy Spirit giving them the correct interpretation?
 
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So, which person has the Holy Spirit giving them the correct interpretation?

The Holy Spirit is given to all reborn believers, we are the Temple of the Holy Spirit. So you can ask Him yourself, and He will lead you to understanding.
 
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The Holy Spirit is given to all reborn believers, we are the Temple of the Holy Spirit. So you can ask Him yourself, and He will lead you to understanding.

So, 5 people, each with the same Bible verse, each with their own interpretation, each saying it's from the Holy Spirits guidance. Which one has the correct interpretation?
 
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So, 5 people, each with the same Bible verse, each with their own interpretation, each saying it's from the Holy Spirits guidance. Which one has the correct interpretation?

I think they should all get together, pray a lot, maybe encourage one another towards good works, and then discuss their issues in a civil manner constantly praying for guidance.

I think it's the struggle that will bring understanding and growth. They may all finally decide on something entirely different than their original convictions.
 
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The Holy Spirit is given to all reborn believers, we are the Temple of the Holy Spirit. So you can ask Him yourself, and He will lead you to understanding.
I sympathize and understand there is certainly some truth in what you are saying. But I could literally bury you in examples where people try to defend a clearly dubious interpretation by basically invoking the authority of the Holy Spirit.
 
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I sympathize and understand there is certainly some truth in what you are saying. But I could literally bury you in examples where people try to defend a clearly dubious interpretation by basically invoking the authority of the Holy Spirit.

I don't doubt you, in that case perhaps it's better to focus on good works and agree to disagree on some topics. Apparently there will always be divisions until Christ returns.
 
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Scripture will explain Scripture so as to not confuse. However, some don't go past the verse they've taken out of context. They are like a plane that takes off a little off center and winds up in another country!

On the other hand back in 1988.....
I had a hundred or more scriptures that I was sure taught Soul Sleep.......
but I prayed and asked for wisdom with chutzpah back in those days.... and I was shown error, after error after error after error.... in my Sola Scritura view of the Bible.........
 
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“Moreover, in the catholic church itself, all possible care must be taken, that we hold that faith which has been believed everywhere, always, by all.”

Saint Vincent of Lérins;

Jude 1:3b ...contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
 
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During scriptural debates it becomes evident that certain individuals cannot separate their opinion on how to interpret scripture from scripture. It's related to this controversial subject.

How do you personally discern that? Because this subject is not something new, its been happening even throughout biblical days.
 
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Hermeneutics is the set of principles by which Scripture can be interpreted as reliably as possible, without going back to the authors and asking them what they meant about some of the things they wrote which were difficult to understand. Interpretation of Scripture depends on a number of factors:
Who is the person writing?
Where did he live?
What is the historical environment?
What is the dominant culture?
Who is the intended audience?
Is it written for our education or for us to follow?
If it was written to and for Jews, do Gentiles have to comply?
If it is written to us for us to follow, does it take the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ into account?
Does our interpretation fit into the context of the passage?
Just because the Old Testament saints did things that were questionable, do we have to copy their behaviour?

These are important questions that have to be considered when interpreting any passage of Scripture. Just pulling an interpretation of a random verse out of its historical, cultural and intended context is not from the Holy Spirit. It is merely twisting the words of the Bible around to what we want it to say.
 
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