This Is Causing SO Many People to MISINTERPRET Scripture
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- This is causing SO many people to MISINTERPRET Scripture… In this video, Todd Friel exhorts believers to practice good hermeneutics by asking some foundational questions about the Bible so that we can rightly understand what it says.
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The biggest problem that I'm seeing in more and more churches every day is that they are switching from the KJB and taking up the Alexandrian critical text manuscripts which Eusebius of Cesaria and Origen of Alexandria both said were altered before the second century. The majority texts from the original Greek manuscripts in Antioch do not have those copyist errors because there have been so many of them found that comparing them against each other increases their accuracy to the original manuscripts, which are barely found any more, except for small fragments. People claim that the Egyptian manuscripts are older and better, but they are only older because they have not been circulated nearly as much as the Antioch Syria Received Text manuscripts, so they didn't have to get copied at a later date.
I saved in October 1980, and one of the things that I did was go and buy myself an exhaustive concordance, a Bible dictionary, and The Wycliffe Bible Commentary, plus a KJV Bible - all to study God’s Word. …2 concordance these days.
But my biggest dream was to go to Bible school at 32. Then, I started online classes at the age of 66, finished at the age of 70, and went back again at the age of 72 now for a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling. I am halfway through the course of study five to go of 12 classes.
That’s wonderful. Praise God!
I need a good Bible concordance
Such dedication to our Lord's Word. Well done and all praise be to God. 👍
I appreciate hearing this at 52 years.
Good tools all. I got my degree in Biblical Studies three years ago at age 71, but I started at age 43 or so. If you can afford it commentaries are useful as well as books on Greek and Hebrew cultures dating Jesus’ era. Time-charts and biblical atlases are useful tools. If you can handle languages, they can be difficult, those are helpful too. Learning is ever ongoing as our understanding grows. The Holy Spirit does guide us from time to time, but study requires time and patience. You will never have enough of everything but enjoy what you do! Be careful of internet learning for every preacher is subject to their denominational and seminary leanings. Once you feel grounded explore variations on thought offered by opposing thoughts, but carefully, for there is much false and mistaken teaching out there. Scripture can often be twisted and distorted by wrong hermeneutical approach. By the way, congratulations on your Graduation!
Strongs is excellent. Get a good Bible dictionary too. Wycliffe would also be handy. Good fortune and God bless.
Yes. Thanks for reminding us. That without the Holy Spirit, we won't understand. We should have the mind of Christ.
Amen! I find it strange how these Calvinist always want to exalt their own intellect. “It takes studying hermeneutics to be able to understand scripture“. No, it is exactly like you said, a person must be saved and have the Holy Spirit in them to guide them in all truth. I am glad I got saved and God can teach me the scripture. There is nothing like knowing the author of the book!
@@vanreichelderfer8053 No one is exalting his/her own intellect here. All are capable of using these tools to some degree, and the Spirit of truth gave all of us these gifts to point to Christ.
It’s when atheists or those who hate their brothers try to elevate THEIR intellect, THEIR good choices, or THEIR own righteousness that the message of the Gospel is spilled on hard soil.
“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35
Calvinism is not biblical soteriology. It is another/different gospel.
Bingo. The Bible is the literal Word of God….God breathed….written by men inspired by God’s Holy Spirit. I don’t need another fellow creation to explain God’s Word. I need, through God’s Holy Spirit, to ask for His wisdom and discernment….to understand His Word.
@@sez1742Yes and the Holy Spirit may be answering your prayer for understanding by sending someone to teach you.
When the plain sense makes the most sense, seek no other sense.
Beware of false teachers and those claiming to be prophets, examine and question all things.
I John 4:1 !!!
"The right interpretation of a passage of Scripture is usually the most obvious meaning of the passage." ~ Steve Lawson
He said, "Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." (Genesis 22:12, NASB)
So, what's the obvious meaning of this verse?
Well, since you didn’t include the context, this verse relates to Abraham and his son Isaac. Abraham was tested by GOD on his faithfulness and trust in GOD.
There’s more but I believe your question has been answered.
@@sbag11 Isn't it about the Gospel?
@@zerubbablestranger6970 We're all aware of the context, arrogant sir. But your explanation is general and vague, at best. The point is God's statement "now I know that you fear God..." The plain, most obvious meaning is that prior to the test GOD DID NOT KNOW...hence the reason for the test.
@@zerubbablestranger6970 Doesn't it show forth the Gospel? What passages do you think Jesus referred to in this section of Luke?
Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Lk 24:25-27.
Holy Spirit taught me to read. Because i didn't know anything. Thank God.
Thank you Todd. This episode of Wretched is one of the best. Really needed today. Amazing the lack of discernment because we don't rightly divide the word of truth. Following this outline will help to take our focus on me and direct it to Him!
I had to Google pragmatism the other day, so I appreciate the flash cards
I spend more time googling stuff....I have to know what things mean before I can move on. My Bible doesn't get read in a year as I am also a rabbit trail + google kind of person LOL (seriously though).
So did I
Thank you for this. I have been struggling with my Bible Study. Asking these questions is surely going to be helpful.
Great video, thank you for taking the time to make this.
Super helpful. Thank you.❤️✝️❤️
Not many people have the materials necessary for hermeneutical studies. Not many, if any church, can take the time to offer studies in this activity. I appreciate the Bible’s that have an introductory passage giving historical, cultural (if necessary), and thematic outlines. This helps to remind us of context and content and prevents the hop/skip type of preaching that passes for preaching today. We also must remember that all biblical literature is not the same, there are gospels, prophetic books, historical, even wisdom literature. So not all the same rules apply in every situation. The old maximum is not to read the Bible, but to study the Bible. Hermeneutics gives us the tools to do so.
Those with access to the internet are blessed with the proper free hermeneutical tools in abundance. This has been my experience. I have found free access offline as well because I have made it a priority to do so. So it really comes down to a person's priorities. Churches need to find the time to offer studies in this activity. Churches should not only be open on Sunday mornings. That is a fatal flaw of much of the modern church. I'd argue that they do have the time since it is their primary responsibility to disciple and teach their congregation. Perhaps the church needs to evaluate its priorities as well.
Logos Bible Software, free online
I'm reading a book on Polycarp right now and he definitely knew Apostle John and recieved the Gospel of John from John himself as well as Titus.
👍🏻 do you mind sharing what book?
@@kristiroberts8300
Sure, it's an all red cover with yellow writing
'The first 400 years'
Story four
Polycarp A student of John
By John Mench
Who is this person you speak of?
Love this video!! Thank you for this upload! ❤
So appreciate this! Now to remember everything plus do all my life duties....makes my head spin but I try.
You just have faith in what Jesus did for you on the cross.
Prioritize the word and prayer and life duties will be done. The Holy Spirit is wonderful at ordering our days, if we let him.
It's very appreciative to hear many godly man, bring their understanding of scriptures as it is written for us, to understand their situation of the church growth.
Especially when it's not to mutilate the scriptures with human emotions, just as God gave them to His elected to speak. For our enrichment of being deep rooted in fellowship with our Heavenly Father, our beloved Messiah, and His Holy Ghost with dwells in us... God is good always!! Amen.
Best Wretched video yet❤️❤️ THANK YOU, THANK YOU❣️❣️❣️
Boy, that's a stretch because he has alot of excellent videos & makes them memorable, & fun!!!
GOD Bless
Splendid, thank you
I heard a pastor recentlysay that the Bible was written for us but not to us. So we need to account for who said what and to whom. It still makes it all relevent but makes taking it out of context really easy. I don't trust ministers that just pick and choose a verse here and there and on top of it feel the need to do it using different translations as to make their sermon teach what they want it to rather then what the Bible actually said and meant.
Hey that sounds a lot like Michael Heiser I sure miss that man
The Bible was written to believers, about believers, and for believers to persuade them to pursue sanctification vice resting on justification alone.
@@johnhoffman8203 You need to realize the audience was still different. It was talking to Jewish people in the New Testament a large portion of the time. Some not saved and following Jewish traditions. I don't believe that most people penning the Bible expected it to be read thousands of years later. In fact comments from the Disciples make it appear that they Believed Jesus would return in their lifetime. It was written to the people of the time even though it was written for all believers. They had no idea who their eventual audience would be.
@@jonny4036…but God knew. 😊
This is great knowledge of rightly reading and understanding the Word of God; yes we must know the context in which the author was dealing during those times. The only thing we must never forget is the other side of the coin that the Originator (Author)of the Word of God is the Holy Spirit, this means that His Word transcends throughout generations and generations. So The Holy Spirit knew exactly what was needed to be written on the things that were seen, said and actions from the apostle’s ministries and Jesus Christ’s ministry, etc..which will apply to generations to come. The Holy Spirit, he is thoughtful and caring that he thought of us and put together His Word in way that we can put our faith in Him because of His Word.
Great overview on the foundational principles of biblical interpretation. Thanks for this.
How come some passage interpretations don't work if you follow the video?
As a believer this vessel has been given the same understanding as all who have believed JESUS IS LORD . GOD`S WORD is ETERNAL! It is the same today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow. HE does not vary nor show partiality. Believers are entrusted with EVERY WORD OF GOD ! We believers are forever sealed with the SPIRIT of REVEALING. no where in Scripture will you read you have to have " good hermeneutics" to " rightly divide" . In fact we are encouraged NOT to parse and debate genealogies that accomplish nothing in glorifying the FATHER! Once again, the adversary proves he is in business and has hired many agents of chaos to do his bidding. TRUTH TRANSCENDS tradition. Praise the ONE who created man!!!
"I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who".
(Rudyard Kipling)
Excellent piece, Todd. Any more of a comment would basically repeat you. Also, modern English is so different than ancient Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, and lacking at that.
Wow! I just saying thank you!!
We used to call it diagramming a sentence back in the day .
That's what people miss when they misinterpret the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. Diagramming shows exactly what it means.
It's a lot easier in a native language! Greek is confusing (to me)
Thanks Todd, always.
The Bible itself tells us that no verse is of private interpretation. Somewhere in the Bible, there is another verse that explains the first. You will not be able to understand some verses until you find its co-verse.
E W Bullinger's Companion Bible has extensive notes on structure, figures of speech and culture. His "How to enjoy the Bible" is wonderful for the basic study.
When plain sense makes good sense, seek no other sense lest it results in nonsense
Often enough, nonsense "magically" converts to good sense with education.
Thank you for these videos Todd (and Wretched Team)!!
A fantastic way to do Bible study that I have found is to copy scripture out word for word in a notebook. You can copy scripture on one page and leave another page for notes. You will engage with the bible in an incredible way, and you'll more easily remember context and arguments or teaching that may stretch across multiple chapters. It also slows you down enough that you won't skip over words like "because" or "therefore", which so often can cause confusion when read out of context. Literally spending 30 minutes a day like that will transform your love for the Bible.
Thomas Nelson publishes "Bible journals" like this. I have a couple. They have the Bible text on the left pages (even-numbered) and the right side pages are all blank, lined.
Zondervan makes something similar, but exactly every other "blank" page has a large section of notes, commentary, etc. on it that removes some of the purity.
Very good!
This makes so much sense. Diagram sentences in just about any book is necessary to understand what the writer is saying. We were taught that when we were in school. Common sense, I say. 😊 Then there's understand the time period (history).
My 9th and 10th grade teacher was the only teacher I had who ever taught sentence structure and diagrams. I never applied to the Bible. Wow
I read my Bible quite frequently since there’s a daily schedule in the back - though, to be honest, I have fallen WAY BEHIND. But I keep at it. Doing so has helped me catch little things when I watch videos on this platform that purport to be “Christian,” or at least “inspired.” I ask some of the questions presented here with some regularity, and I would like to apply more of them, leading of course to all of them, anything to bring me closer to Jesus and further along in my walk with God!!! 🙏🏻
BTW, Thank you for producing this video, Todd!!
Enjoy the journey and don’t sweat the time schedule. We are all learning at a different pace. Don’t rush it. Remember the old fable of the turtle and the hare? Who won the race. Love in Christ.
The Pulpit Commentary helped me.
They are speaking facts💯
Getting away from the pagan doctrines of Rome, "church fathers," councils, creeds, etc. is absolutely essential for a proper interpretation of the Word of God. Neither Catholicism nor Protestantism is compatible with Scripture. This is why priests and protestant preachers treat the Bible like a buffet: take what you like and leave what you don't! Virtually every time Scripture disproves heretical doctrines, the person supporting such heresies will resort to the excuse of "the church fathers said," or "the council settled this issue." If it isn't compatible with what Jesus and the Apostles taught and believed, it's unbiblical -- plain and simple! God is merciful, and desires to make our relationship with Him more perfect!
Apostolic succession, and infallibility are huge contra-biblical errors that should be expunged from any ecclesiastical gathering.
The apostles replaced their number (Paul was different) from the other 70, that somehow remain forgotten by most, and the apostles weren't sinless or infallible. Paul and Peter had failings and quarreled, the churches they started weren't clean and pure so they didn't get any "apostolic succession" in their lifetimes, Judas was a bag of crap, etcetera. How these things can be overlooked to generate and sustain networks of money laundering child molesters is beyond me.... but if they're infallible then I'm wrong?
Also Constantine was the first Pope, a pagan that warped ecclesiastical authority to incorporate paganism and serve Rome, by threat of excommunication or death. All the sycophants and me-monsters that took part in the bracketed tournament (like sports) for imperial favor were antichrists, anyone groveling to that "magisterium" and the continual stack of obligatory creeds is also flawed if not an antichrist. Seriously Rome uses pagan Roman religious and regal titles, the Pope is satan's caesar and the protestants that do similar on their own accord (they want their own money pool safe from Rome) and then cry for ecumenicalism amongst them and Rome, corrupted Zionist (but not really for Zion and absolutely hostile to Jesus) Israel and the Muslims ain't for gatekeeper to heaven Christ .... maybe not at all. Jesus said to keep the pharisees leaven away from the loaf, to refuse the burden of extra scriptural doctrines by earthly gatekeepers that direct laypersons to hell. That didn't authorize anyone to "build back better" after Jesus demolished them.
Agreed with all these pastors however here we are!! Surely our great and glorious Saviour Jesus Christ who knows all things, inspired the scriptures with us in mind. We are not all students of literature, theology, languages. I believe it's a heart condition, not a head condition. Relationship over religion.
Yes, but growing in faith will increase our understanding of reading the Bible in this manner.
Coming to faith in many many many of us came through 'being touched' by isolated verses. That is God's mercy. But we are also told in the Bible to 'progress' into eating solid food. This is what Todd et al are teaching here.
This is the only way to properly study the scripture!!! I have been using this every time I do Bibel study or prepare for any sermon.
I assume autocorrect is to blame. But it begs the question: what is a “Bybel?”
8:00 Wow! Vintage Sproul.
For those saying that we don’t need anything but the Holy Spirit, how do you settle two Spirit-filled people looking at the same verse or passage and coming to two different understandings of what is written?
One of them or both of them are wrong. Consulting a pastor or other spiritually more mature person will likely yield the correct answer.
@@lfw641 as if pastors and others can't be wrong. Be careful.
@@MoonMoon-fx1op They're human, of course they could be wrong. If they are truly called by God to lead, He will use them accordingly.
We’re not apostles. As much as we’d like specific revelation (and as many seem to think that authority has been passed down to them…), the main things I try to remember is that the Holy Spirit witnesses to the work of Christ (1st John), that the Word is our infallible source from God (2nd Timothy 3:16/17 and plenty more verses), and that “All shall know you are My (Jesus’) disciples by this, that you love one another.” John 13:35
That doesn’t settle the argument, but it keeps the conversation humble.
Some Spirit-filled people have been studying Scripture for many years and are very well versed in the Word,
other Spirit-filled people may be new-born believers and do not yet have a sound understanding of Scripture,
the mature believers teach the new born believers, that's how the Church grows, iron sharpens iron.
*Colossians 3:16*
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, *_teaching and admonishing one another_* in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Amen
One thing I don't like is saying these people sinned, we must see if we sin as they did and repent learn from their mistakes not judge as if we are perfect
Before we begin reading anything in the Bible, let's make sure we have the Holy Spirit,
because only the Spirit can guide us into all truth:
◄ John 16:13 ►
When the Spirit of truth comes, *he will guide you into all truth,* for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.
Amen❤
Halleluyah
For a person to be converted they must first hear the truth. It is the word that is the seed of the spirit of truth.
How do you get the Holy Spirit without first hearing the Gospel?
The Holy Spirit gets a hold of our hearts first and gives us ears to hear and eyes to see Christ
Unfortunately, there are those dishonest folk out there who intentionally misquote and misrepresent the Word to suit their own agenda's; and yes, that includes Christians as well!
Remember what 1 Corinthians 3:19 and 1 Corinthians 1:25-30 says: the wisdom of the world is foolishness for the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 and Isaiah 5:20 also warns us about this, which is why we need to pray and meditate on the Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Also use commentaries written before the 20th century. They are by far the best.
Thank you so much
Text without a context becomes a pretext for a proof text
That's not always the best way to read the Bible.
I certainly agree with all the points made in this video. However, I wonder where this leaves those individuals without the mental capacity to understand the nuances of scripture.
Trust in God’s justice and mercy, He will bless those of limited metal abilities, for God looks on the heart and not our intelligence.
Humbly seek out teachers whom God has gifted and listen to them! There are many.
Oh man, hermeneutics has been so difficult in my Bible study this season. Don't get me wrong I think hermeneutics has a place, but as me and the guys are starting to get into the gospel of Mark, all they want to do is discuss "history" "word meaning" "context", etc. I've been trying to get them to read it and to hear what God is trying to tell them individually in that chapter, and I get crickets. I've been trying to get them to understand that the Bible is Gods Word, and that it's one of his ways of opening up to them individually. We're starting to make some headway, but oof hermeneutics has been hard to put aside.
When reading Scripture,,,,,originally it was not separated into chapters and verses. So an important thing to consider, is the overall context of the passage. A perfect example is 1 Cor ch 12 to 13. Near the end of ch 12, puts into perspective ch 13.
To take a verse out of context purposefully is what Satan did in the wilderness temptations of our Lord. To put a verse into context is what our Lord did in the wilderness.
So true.
Jesus Christ returned 70 AD.
Inductive Bible study is extremely helpful. You must know the time, place, people involved. Misdating is so important. Revelation is a good example. If you date it incorrectly you have a total misinterpretation of the book. It is partly about the total destruction of Jerusalem.
I have a Dixon Study Bible which is excellent for giving the background, history etc. of each book in the Bible.
Where would I get this list of questions?
Amen!📖✝️🙏🏻🕊️
I went to the Wretched website to find out if Todd is a Calvinist or an Arminian. I was very happy to find out that his pronouns are he/him.
😂
He references Sproul, MacArthur, Lawson, etc. types, frequently so definitely reformationist anyway - not necessarily Calvinist, but Sproul was amillennial & did not believe in Rapture vs. MacArthur is premillennial & does believe in Rapture - also wretched when he is evangelizing, I believe he is also premillennial rapture.
Indeed. You do. But it's ok.
Isn’t it ironic? All these questions, do’s & don’ts, of which some are very good!.. And then he isolates Joh 3:16, answers some of these questions, draws conclusions, etc. without placing it in the context of the conversation with Nicodemus! Without mentioning what Jesus says the very next verse with the word ‘world’, 3 times!
If you think you must give an example, don’t give a bad one.😅
So the best hermeneutic, after being born from above, ‘keep reading’!😄
Amén.
RC sounded like he was underwater!
Can you cover how people tend to interpret Acts and Corinthians when it comes to spiritual gifts/tongues? I've heard people refute it before, but many of the things they refute, I personally haven't seen occur in pentecostal theology. Many I have been around strongly believe in two types of tongues, the second type not requiring interpretation as it is a personal prayer language. Can you cover how people come to those conclusions?
Irenaeus quotes Polycarp that John wrote Revelation also.
A study Bible is beyond helpful for understanding this context. The one I have has introductions to each book that explains the author (including why some scholars dispute the author), the recipients, the time it was written in (the traditional view and also the 'modern Biblical scholar' view if they conflict), and other context. Mine also includes footnotes to almost every verse, references to other verses, and articles and context on the history and time. Some books contain maps, and pictures of the area, or of the subject being talked about (e.g. pictures of shepherds, oil lamps, sheep pens, ancient bathing pools, etc.)
Would that be the Charles Ryrie NASB 1995 study Bible? Just asking. I bought that one and it has helped me immensely in reading and studying God's word. I also bought a good cross reference book even though my Ryrie study Bible has cross references.
True😮
Small correction: John 20:31 tells us that Jesus is the Christ, not John 20:30. Great video overall!
Absolutely agree! It was when I began to ask these questions and actually study the context of passages from Romans and Ephesians that I was brought out of Calvinism after decades in it.
Interesting, just the opposite was my experience.
@@bcm1621 Funny how that works, but I suppose it was decreed. 😊
@@soccerman1717 from the beginning to the end was it 😉
I actually believe Roman's 9 means what it says and I'm not a calvinist 👍
@@USA-qu2nw Ok…My comments keep disappearing. Joel Korytko has a solid interpretation of Romans 9 on his channel. Greek Scholar…Professor…former Calvinist.
I feel like my head is going to explode! To be taking everything apart like that is giving me a headache! If the Lord could come at any time, how am I going to have time to do all the in depth study you want me to do and get anywhere in God's word?
Well it's not that we want you to do it, it's that it's beneficial to you, and we want you to grow closer with God
@@michaeldorsey4580 I do want to grow closer to the Lord. It's just that ever since I was a first grader, I've had problems with study. Sometimes I get bad headaches, and I don't want to be that way with God's word.
God will find a way. Maybe try finding a good audio version and listen on headphones while you walk or in car. God knows how he made us , just a thought family .
It's what scripture commands
Dwell audio Bible app is great. Costs a few dollars, but it is a wonderful resource.
Listening to solid teaching (which it looks like you are already doing) is also very helpful.
I keep forgetting how wonderful and sound Wretched is.
My wife and a friend saw a Bible teacher Friday night who talked about how important the where and what is as important as the verse you’re reading at the time.
I spent fifteen years trying to figure this stuff out and I was looking. Imagine the average church go And don't blame them their church won't show them this
Scripture interprets scripture. We need to be examining scripture from the Jewish perspective!
The right understanding of how to interpret Scripture is to realize that Christ is at the center of Scripture, and most importantly, to put your human reason aside and only apply your reason based on what the text and related texts actually say. Another key focus area is understanding the proper distinction between Law and Gospel. Understanding Koine Greek and Hebrew are very important as well. All of these points matter and if you miss them, you will end up with heterodox interpretations.
For those saying they let the Holy Spirit speak to them. How do you know it's the Holy Spirit?
If what you're hearing doesn't contradict what the Word is saying.
@@goosieschmoo8239 What the word is saying according to who?
This word and the devils in it would never want to inspire anyone to study the Bible…read it all you want … but to study just pay attention to the distracting voice…and don’t listen to that voice
There are 4 senses in reading the Bible.
1) literal: what it says, a direct interpretation
2) allegorical: its underlying meaning, how old and new connect
3) moral: how to become the people that God wishes us to be
4) anagogical: how we see this as related to our future (salvation).
CCC 115-119.
Woe be unto the pastors☝️ that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.
Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.
And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, *neither shall they be lacking* saith the LORD.
{Jeremiah 23:1-4
The Holy Spirit lives in Christians and gives us spiritual eyes to understand and love the Bible. “But the person without the Spirit does not receive what comes from God's Spirit, because it is foolishness to him; he is not able to understand it since it is evaluated spiritually” (1 Cor. 2:14)
I understand the need to place ourselves back in the time when the bible was written. Saying it was most likely tor this audience or that audience or we believe that the Book of John was written by John is Presumption and is Unacceptable since many Herisses have crept into the church based on presumptions!!!
The message should be easy enough for a child to understand.
Yes. Accept even good churches won't Tell people this stuff to the average reader.
What about all those Christians who have lived and couldn't read? 2 thousand years of faithful men and women who believed with all their heart, mind soul and strength?
The Holy Sprit, He is here to help you through all the technicalities…
New Testament epistles would have been read completely to an audience, and probably more than once. They definitely were not diagraming English sentences.
I don't think I have ever become tired of John 3:16 and may God help me if I ever do.
You probably dont understand it.
@@johnhoffman8203 Give me a break! And god bless you too.
I find a Strong's Concordance and "The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah" by Alfred Edersheim to be invaluable aids in my Hermeneutics.
Well see, the thing about interpretation is that it is subjective. Which is precisely why we can both read the same scripture and glean two separate understandings of it. While the Word is the Truth with a capital T, our individual interpretation and understanding of it are still fallible.
Where does the NT say a pastor is to get paid by the Congregation?
Where does it say that He is not to work out in the
To finish many things we've been told are added just like the old days
I love ligonier ministries, because they have definition on harmonics that I use very often.
Sometimes the curtains are just blue.
You need God holy spirit whom he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ Titus 3:6 To understand his word the holy Spirit is a teacher. John 14:26 🙏🌍✝️
I don't want to be distracting but could anyone reading this comment please pray for me. There is something that is scheduled to happen tomorow that I am very worried about. Please pray for me that it would get cancelled. Thank you.
Prayers up for you, al 🙏 May God's will be done in your life.
Did the prayers work?
ALL cessationists/ calvinists misinterpret the Bible and grieve the Holy Spirit!!!
Dang it’s almost like Christ gave His followers a Church to interpret Scripture for us.
Are you saying the only way we can know how to interpret Scripture is through the church? Are you Catholic?
I thy to find myself in the text. Once i do, I can eliminate that as a viable meaning of the text. Then I look for the Grammatical, Historical, Litteral meaning of the text. Words mean things, and I don't get to define the words. That's what a lexicon is for.
Why would anyone rely on interpretation of a "perfect book"?
When you translate the right manuscripts, you get the right message. No matter how well the translators translate the corrupt documents, you will never receive the right word.
The "irony" of this video is that we actually need material and data "outside" the Bible to fully and completely understand the biblical text. On the flip side, one can read the outdated KJV translation, and without any other material helps, that person can gather more than enough clearly articulated material to properly, effectively and fruitfully live out the Christian life. It's all a matter of desire. If you gave anyone on this earth any passage in the Bible, and said, "Hey, take this home, and study this text for a week, and if you can tell me what it means, I'll give you a million dollars." Nearly every single person would most certainly accomplish that task. :)
Whilst they deny the original language and the kjv changes to it.