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Oct 8, 2020 · Often, Bible verses are pulled out of context and made to mean what they did not mean to the original audience, usually as a way of making applications to present-day situations. Right application can only be determined once the correct interpretation has been discovered. When reading Bible verses, applications are many, but interpretations are ...
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Jan 4, 2022 · In summary, quoting a single Scripture “out of context” can be fine at times; other times, it is problematic. If our usage of a verse, out of context, suggests a different meaning from what the broader passage warrants, then it is wrong. Whenever we read or hear someone using a single verse in isolation, it’s good to plug that verse back ...
Jan 4, 2022 · For instance, taking the phrase "God is love" (1 John 4:7-16) out of its context, we might come away thinking that our God loves everything and everyone at all times with a gushing, romantic love. But in its literal and grammatical context, “love” here refers to agape love, the essence of which is sacrifice for the benefit of another, not a sentimental, romantic love.
- Worthless workmanship. “We are worthless servants.” (Luke 17:10) “We are his workmanship.” (Ephesians 2:10) Application questions: How does an understanding of the gospel reveal both statements are true—that people are both worthless and a workmanship?
- Longingly satisfied. “Blessed are those who hunger.” (Matthew 5:6) “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry.” (John 6:35) Application questions: As believers await Christ’s return, how are they to process their current state?
- To yoke or not to yoke? “Take up my yoke and learn from me.” (Matthew 11:29) “Don’t submit again to a yoke.” (Galatians 5:1) Application questions: How does Christ’s yoke differ from the yoke of the law?
- The role of works. “A person is justified by faith apart from works of the law.” (Romans 3:28) “A person is justified by works and not by faith alone.”
- Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:2-40 – Examples of how the great heroes of faith did more than believe, but acted in dramatic fashion on that belief.
- Matthew 6:33 – But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 5 and 6 – We prefer the 2 half of 33, getting “all these things”, and rarely analyze what “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” really means, which is explained in detail by the long sermon Jesus gave “on the mount” in chapters 5 and 6.
Jul 20, 2023 · Sadly, many times, these scripture verses have been taken out of context and thereby, misused. Let me make some important points: If you were reading a novel and you opened it and hand-picked a sentence or passage and then used your own interpretation of what it means without knowing what the subject matter is, you most likely would be sharing incorrect information.
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May 4, 2017 · Nothing is more dangerous to the church of Jesus Christ than taking a passage of Scripture out of context. Much of the rampant heresy and apostasy we find in our culture is the result of misplaced, inaccurate, sensationally-charged preaching in our pulpits. Too often when preachers invite the congregation to “take a text” they end up taking ...
