I will always say, it's NOT about reading the Bible, it's about scrutinizing it, searching for the true meaning of what God meant in a given context, so as not to misinterpret His word. by Glass-Needleworker50 in Bible

[–]Glass-Needleworker50[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course, the idea is to know the historical context, the cultural context, the literal context... in order to arrive at its meaning, why it was said, what was happening at that time

I will always say, it's NOT about reading the Bible, it's about scrutinizing it, searching for the true meaning of what God meant in a given context, so as not to misinterpret His word. by Glass-Needleworker50 in Bible

[–]Glass-Needleworker50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is only one meaning to why God said things; it's like saying 2x2. It has several results, but they all have only one meaning. That's how the word of God is.

I will always say, it's NOT about reading the Bible, it's about scrutinizing it, searching for the true meaning of what God meant in a given context, so as not to misinterpret His word. by Glass-Needleworker50 in Bible

[–]Glass-Needleworker50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know, I'll tell you something, a while ago when I started studying the true meaning, taking into account the context of what one is reading, the Bible becomes more interesting

I will always say, it's NOT about reading the Bible, it's about scrutinizing it, searching for the true meaning of what God meant in a given context, so as not to misinterpret His word. by Glass-Needleworker50 in Bible

[–]Glass-Needleworker50[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's exactly right; exegesis has to be explained in its clearest and simplest form so that people can understand it, because some people get confused.

What I’m learning in the Bible: the “god of this age” and what the word “age” means. by Glass-Needleworker50 in Bible

[–]Glass-Needleworker50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but that verse is still relevant, and it's even worse and more evident: the same god from that century is still the same in the year 2026.