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I believe that there is only one "right" interpretation of any given Biblical passage, the meaning God intended when He "breathed" His word into the human author. If this view is correct, it follows that of the many "different interpretations" skeptics refer to, there must be only one that is valid. That is, while a particular passage may have many applications, it must have only one meaning - the one the author (through inspiration of the Holy Spirit) intended.
Interpretation of Scripture will never be an exact science. The beliefs we bring to the text - our theological presuppositions - will inevitably color our interpretation to some degree.
Biblical hermeneutics is the science that teaches the principles and methods of interpreting the Word of God. Proper hermeneutics provide us tools to help ensure that we are basing our interpretations on the truth as God has revealed it, while avoiding error to the greatest degree possible. This method of interpretation focuses attention not only on literary forms but upon grammatical constructions and historical contexts out of which the Scriptures were written. We can never eliminate our presuppositions (nor should we, if they are Scripturally sound), but we can "test all things" - including our interpretations - and "hold to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21 ).
Wof? lol
All i did was agree with you and quote scripture.
Maybe the Scripture is too WOFish
Not sure how "elsewise" you can do from me since ya don't know what it is I "do"
Here's the key. If it's not in the Bible I don't do it (Spiritually speaking)
So.. I don't fall down on the floor.. for one.
I don't speak in tongues in front of people..
And I don't speak of things that are as though they aren't.
That's called .. denial.
Huh huh.....As Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are His." The Bible clearly says that all Christians are a body of believers indwelt by the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13). Romans 8:9 says, "If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His."
Yes, I totally agree with Luther's axiom, which was what the early church held as well. Irenaeus spelled it our elequently in "Contra Heresies" in his definition of the principle of perspecuity of the Scriptures.
However, I am speaking of those that are main and plain being understood fairly easily.
I also agree that we have to remember that we are still sinners, which often gets in the way of interpretting, so we have to be on guard. But as RC Sproul says, "As sinners, the best we can hope for is to get 75-80% right. LOL
i dunno, i go throguh this same conversation with them about other christians sometimes .. but they "too" have the holy spirit .. really .. or you guys don't .. whatever though . i'm sure when we're all dead God will sort it out.
God has already "sorted it out".
That is why Jesus warned of false prophets and wolves in sheep's clothing, and commanded His sheep to discern the true from the counterfeit.
They can say what they want. They are wrong.
hmm this scripture says that "the Lord" knows those who are His . so that means we cannot know?
This raises the whole question of the doctrine of regeneration because this is the most serious thing of all. This work is the work of the Holy Spirit, and His work alone, and no one else can do it. And, as it is His work, it is always a thorough work; and is always a work that will show itself.
If anyone brags about "their faith", I often have questions. Faith is from God.
God has already "sorted it out".
That is why Jesus warned of false prophets and wolves in sheep's clothing, and commanded His sheep to discern the true from the counterfeit.
They can say what they want. They are wrong.
He does.Whom does that include?
Everybody that claims to be Christian?
Or, does Jesus and Scripture give very specific qualifications as to whom are actually those "building stones" Paul spoke of?
God's ways are not our ways though His thoughts are not ours. High as the heavensI believe that there is only one "right" interpretation of any given Biblical passage, the meaning God intended when He "breathed" His word into the human author.
In ChristUnity in what way?
the fruit of the spirit ..
is love
joy
peace
patience
kindness
goodness
faithfulness
gentleness and
self control
Awesome words..Do you see the fruit?
Love is patient ..
love is kind
love does not boast
love does not envy .
love is not rude
love does not seek to get its own way .
love does not keep record of wrongs
love is not easily provoked
love does not cheer on injustice .
love rejoices because of truth .
no greater love than this that a man lay down his life for his friends
we know God's love in this that while we were yet sinners Jesus died for us
Jesus said to Judas as he betrayed Him "friend why have you come?"
he called him friend .
do you see the fruit?
He does.
He said, "You'll know them by their love, one for another"
God's ways are not our ways though His thoughts are not ours. High as the heavens
are above the earth His thoughts are above ours!
God could and I believe , did, cause His word to be what he purposes it to be for any
given circumstance.
ONE of the reasons that I say this is because the Apostles used Scripture out of context
sometimes .. IOW they'd quote some passage that was originally written for one purpose
(seemingly) and used it for another point.
Also, because God's name is "I AM"
He is.
Period...
As the rain and the snowcome down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
HIS Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven!
In Christ
Good night . i'll catch up on this thread sometime later today .
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