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1 John 5:20 ESV / 10 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Jan 4, 2022 · Second Peter 1:20 says, “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.” Actually, 2 Peter 1:20 emphasizes the source of Old Testament prophecies, not who has the right to interpret the Bible today.
6 days ago · God gave us the Bible so we can know Him, understand His plan of salvation, and learn to live in obedience to His will. For these things to happen, three key elements are necessary: illumination, interpretation, and application. The approach we take when interpreting Scripture is key to understanding its true meaning.
Oct 12, 2024 · Interpreting the Bible can sometimes be challenging, but Scripture itself offers guidance on how to understand and apply its teachings. Let’s explore what the Bible says about interpreting Scripture and how we can approach it with wisdom and discernment.
- Why Must We Interpret Scripture?
- What Presuppositions Should Guide Our Interpreting Scripture?
- What Is A Process For Interpreting Scripture?
Moses stressed that a right relationship with the Lord is only possible when one hears God’s Word in a way that leads to fearing and following him (Deut. 31:12–13; cf. 6:1–3; 17:19–20; John 6:44–45). The Bible, therefore, “is no empty word for you, but your very life” (Deut. 32:47)! Similarly, David highlighted that God’s words are perfect, sure, r...
At least four foundational presuppositions should guide our interpreting Scripture. 1. Biblical interpretation necessitates that we view Scripture as God’s Word. The only way to truly arrive at what the biblical authors intended is to believe (as they did) that they were reading and writing God’s very Word (Isa. 8:20; 1Cor. 2:13; 14:37). This requi...
Interpreting Scripture is the process of personally discovering what God through his human authors intended the biblical text to mean and effect. Through exegesis and theology one assesses, synthesizes, and applies God’s inerrant Word. The English term exegesis is a transliteration of the Greek noun exēgēsis (ek “from, out of” + agō “to bring, move...
Jan 4, 2022 · Biblical hermeneutics is all about finding the correct interpretation of the inspired text. The purpose of biblical hermeneutics is to protect us from misapplying Scripture or allowing bias to color our understanding of truth. God’s Word is truth (John 17:17).
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Nov 6, 2013 · Some issues that we as Christians face regarding the topic of biblical interpretation include: How does divine inspiration and human authorship affect biblical interpretation? What does a text mean? What are some general principles of interpretation?
