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When you're read the bible and you make your own decision on what exactly specific verse is stating, what is your decision based on?
I was wondering if everyone interpret the bible to suit their own?
Take any preacher in any church. Are they preaching the same thing?
From what i understand, different churches preach different stuff. You go to church, you listen, you either like what they preach or you don't.
So, here is my question:
Whose interpretation is the right one?? Bible written how long ago?? Those who wrote it had their own thoughts and ideas on what needs to be written and why. How do you know that your way of interpretation is the same as writers? Did they mean something totally different back then than you think today?
Do you think that mentality of today can be compared to mentality of thousands of years ago?
What if everything that is written is a lie?
When you're read the bible and you make your own decision on what exactly specific verse is stating, what is your decision based on?
I was wondering if everyone interpret the bible to suit their own?
Take any preacher in any church. Are they preaching the same thing?
From what i understand, different churches preach different stuff. You go to church, you listen, you either like what they preach or you don't.
So, here is my question:
Whose interpretation is the right one?? Bible written how long ago?? Those who wrote it had their own thoughts and ideas on what needs to be written and why. How do you know that your way of interpretation is the same as writers? Did they mean something totally different back then than you think today?
Do you think that mentality of today can be compared to mentality of thousands of years ago?
What if everything that is written is a lie?
It is the Holy Ghost who helps us to understand what God is saying; our own theories and interpretations are worthless. There is only one truth, not 900 interpretations of the truth.
(2 Peter 1:20) "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
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When you're read the bible and you make your own decision on what exactly specific verse is stating, what is your decision based on?
I was wondering if everyone interpret the bible to suit their own?
Take any preacher in any church. Are they preaching the same thing?
From what i understand, different churches preach different stuff. You go to church, you listen, you either like what they preach or you don't.
So, here is my question:
Whose interpretation is the right one?? Bible written how long ago?? Those who wrote it had their own thoughts and ideas on what needs to be written and why. How do you know that your way of interpretation is the same as writers? Did they mean something totally different back then than you think today?
Do you think that mentality of today can be compared to mentality of thousands of years ago?
What if everything that is written is a lie?
I think we all interpret. I've heard the same passage preached on different ways all my life. Interpretation changes based on the circumstance you're applying it to.
Being in the UPC organization for so long they would say "the scripture is not open for interpretation....it means what it means..." blah blah blah...you get the picture. My favorite interpretation of theirs is of course is the women shall not wear what pertains to a man...Well when I did my own research I find out that it is refering to the greek word Kiely which is armour or weapons of war. And the word for man in that passage is something like geber which was specifically a warrior. So I guess that the UPC "interpretation" of that is just plain old everyday clothing. They lie. They'd loose their control of the women in their church if they told the truth.
I actually believe scripture interprets scripture. It isnt for us to state as fact something that does not present itself clearly in the context or other verses of the bible. If the bible doesnt clarify something with deeper research, we aren't supposed to understand it yet.
I actually believe scripture interprets scripture. It isnt for us to state as fact something that does not present itself clearly in the context or other verses of the bible. If the bible doesnt clarify something with deeper research, we aren't supposed to understand it yet.
With modification . . . I could agree with this. It isn't that we aren't SUPPOSED to understand it yet . . . it is that our cognitive conceptualizations have not evolved sufficiently TO interpret it. It is a spiritual quest and a spiritual evolution that the scriptures both record and predict. We are spiritual beings (think "of the mind"!) . . . and only collaterally physical by dependence on and attachment to the production facility.
I will not deny that a huge number of the so-called christian churches are not in the real faith. Man has allowed satan to creep in with theories, also known as heresies and doctrines of devils. Many simply don't want the full truth.
(1 Timothy 4:1)"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
(2 Timothy 4:3)"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
I will not deny that a huge number of the so-called christian churches are not in the real faith. Man has allowed satan to creep in with theories, also known as heresies and doctrines of devils. Many simply don't want to full truth.
(1 Timothy 4:1)"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
(2 Timothy 4:3)"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
Modern English translation of the above scriptures:
1 Tim 4:1-However, the inspired utterance says definitely that in later periods of time some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired utterances and teachings of demons,
2 Tim 4:3-For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled;
I will not deny that a huge number of the so-called christian churches are not in the real faith. Man has allowed satan to creep in with theories, also known as heresies and doctrines of devils. Many simply don't want to full truth.
(1 Timothy 4:1)"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
(2 Timothy 4:3)"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
But what the heck does that really mean?! Anything you say will be YOUR interpretation.
But what the heck does that really mean?! Anything you say will be YOUR interpretation.
Not if the interpretation is backed up by scripture. The quoted scriptures are talking about those who twist individual verses to suit their own means. Taking advantage of those who put their trust in man instead of the word of God.
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