First Thessalonians
The literal method of interpreting the Bible emphasizes a word-for-word meaning derived from its original context, ensuring accuracy and clarity. This approach, supported by verses like 2 Timothy 3:16, underlines the foundational significance of Scripture in guiding beliefs and practices. By adhering to the literal sense of biblical texts, believers can gain a deeper understanding of God's message and intentions, allowing for meaningful application in daily life and fostering spiritual growth.
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First Thessalonians
We believe the Bible is the verbally inspired word of God without error in the original writings and of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness .
2 Peter 1:21 For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
The definition of the literal method: The literal method of interpretation is that method that gives to each word the same exact basic meaning it would have in normal, ordinary, customary usage, whether employed in writing, speaking or thinking. It is called the grammatical-historical method to emphasize the fact that the meaning is to be determined by both grammatical and historical considerations. Dwight Pentecost, Things To Come
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (a) That the literal meaning of sentences is the normal approach in all languages
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (a) That the literal meaning of sentences is the normal approach in all languages (b) That all secondary meanings of documents, parables, types, allegories, and symbols, depend for their very existence on the previous literal meaning of the terms
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (c) That the greater part of the Bible makes adequate sense when interpreted literally
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (c) That the greater part of the Bible makes adequate sense when interpreted literally (d) That the literalistic approach does not blindly rule out figures of speech, symbols, allegories, and types; but if the nature of the sentence so demands, it readily yields to the second sense
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (e) That this method is the only sane and safe check on the imaginations of man
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (e) That this method is the only sane and safe check on the imaginations of man (f) That this method is the only one consonant with the nature of inspiration. The plenary inspiration of the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit guided men into truth and away from
In defense of the literal approach it may be argued: (f) error. In this process the Spirit of God used language, and the units of language (as meaning, not as sound) are words and thoughts. The thought is the thread that strings the words together. Therefore, our very exegesis must commence with a study of words and grammar, the two fundamentals of all meaningful speech.
Allegorical interpretation is a way of interpreting texts that treats them as having a deeper or hidden meaning beyond the literal one. biblestudytools.com
Allegorism is the method of interpreting a literary text that regards the literal sense as the vehicle for a secondary, more spiritual and more profound sense. Dwight Pentecost, Things To Come
In this method the historical import is either denied or ignored and the emphasis is placed entirely on a secondary sense so that the original words or events have little or no significance. Dwight Pentecost, Things To Come
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Corinthians 15:17-19 And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.
1 Corinthians 15:51-53 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Matthew 24:21-22 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect s sake those days will be shortened.
John 14:2-3 In My Father s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
John 14:2 In My Father s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation (i.e., deliverance from wrath) through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 11:25b that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. 1 Corinthians 15:52 in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound .
The order of events for Christ coming for His saints begins with the Lord leaving His throne in heaven and descending to the air above the earth. He will give a shout literally, A shout of command. This will be accompanied by the triumphant voice of the archangel Michael and the sounding of the trump of God. John Walvoord, Major Bible Themes
John 5:28-29 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 And the dead in Christ will rise first. 1 Corinthians 15:52 and the dead will be raised incorruptible.
1 Corinthians 15:51 We shall not all sleep . 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
1 Corinthians 15:52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.
1 Corinthians 15:52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:51-53 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Revelation 21:1-3 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride
Revelation 21:1-3 adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.
Revelation 21:2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
The connection here between the New Jerusalem and the Church (the bride of Christ; cf. 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph. 5:27) is clear. Jesus told the apostles: I go to prepare a place for you that where I am, there you may be also (John 14:2-3). This holy city, carefully prepared by God s Son for His bride, will be the place where they will enjoy fellowship with each other forever. The Grace New Testament Commentary
Are you ready for this event we call the Rapture ?
Have you believed in Christ and Him alone so that when He does come in the clouds to give the shout of command to those who have believed in Him will you be able to hear that command and make the journey with the rest of us believers as we go to be with Him forevermore?
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
