
Principles for Correct Interpretation of Scripture
Understand the importance of exegesis over eisegesis, the implication of scripture for absolute truth from God, and general principles for correct interpretation of scripture. Learn about the law of harmony and unity of truth to guide your understanding of divine teachings.
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Implication of Scripture Implication of Scripture Absolute Truth is From God not from within man (Psalm 119:151, Rom. 10:6-8, Jn. 17:17)
Implication of Scripture Implication of Scripture Absolute Truth is From God not from within man (Psalm 119:151, Rom. 10:6-8, Jn. 17:17) Absolute Truth is Understandable through Reading (Eph. 3:3-6, Lk. 10:25-28)
Implication of Scripture Implication of Scripture Absolute Truth is From God not from within man (Psalm 119:151, Rom. 10:6-8, Jn. 17:17) Absolute Truth is Understandable through Reading (Eph. 3:3-6, Lk. 10:25-28) Absolute Truth is not Contradictory (Psalm 119:126-128, Gen. 2:17, 3:3-4)
General Principles For Correct General Principles For Correct Interpretation of Scripture Interpretation of Scripture Law of Harmony Unity of Truth: Demands the interpretation of a passage be consistent with other divine teaching of Scripture (Matt. 4:6-7)
General Principles For Correct General Principles For Correct Interpretation of Scripture Interpretation of Scripture Law of Harmony Unity of Truth: Demands the interpretation of a passage be consistent with other divine teaching of Scripture (Matt. 4:6-7) Interpret expressions in light of the context (Matt. 5:45-48, 2 Pet. 1:20-21) Perfect as Heavenly Father is perfect Not of private interpretation
General Principles For Correct General Principles For Correct Interpretation of Scripture Interpretation of Scripture Law of Harmony Unity of Truth: Demands the interpretation of a passage be consistent with other divine teaching of Scripture (Matt. 4:6-7) Interpret expressions in light of the context (Matt. 5:48, 2 Pet. 1:20-21) A word with more than one meaning must be understood by its context (Rom.3:28, 4:14, Jms. 2:21,22)
General Principles For Correct General Principles For Correct Interpretation of Scripture Interpretation of Scripture Law of Opposition Author suffers injustice if his words are interpreted without reference to the contrast before his own mind. Paul claims to be a Pharisee (Acts 23:6-8, Phil. 3:5, Acts 15:5)
General Principles For Correct General Principles For Correct Interpretation of Scripture Interpretation of Scripture Law of Opposition Author suffers injustice if his words are interpreted without reference to the contrast before his own mind. Paul claims to be a Pharisee (Acts 23:6-8, Phil. 3:5, Acts 15:5) Jesus speaks about John tarrying not die??? (Jn. 21: 21-23)
General Principles For Correct General Principles For Correct Interpretation of Scripture Interpretation of Scripture Law of Opposition Author suffers injustice if his words are interpreted without reference to the contrast before his own mind. Paul claims to be a Pharisee (Acts 23:6-8, Phil. 3:5, Acts 15:5) Jesus speaks about John tarrying not die??? (Jn. 21: 21-23) Paul sent not to baptize baptism is not essential to salvation??? (I Cor. 1:17, 14-16, Acts 22:16)
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned. (Mk. 16:16, Acts 8:35-36) Jesus: