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Interpretations Taken Out of Context (Part 1)
I want to provide a few examples to unearth the best evidence for how Scripture is taken out of context, especially when using the Adventist...
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 4)
While we have been working to understand better inspiration, methods of studying the Bible, and what context means in Biblical interpretation, I...
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 3)
It is essential to recognize and flesh out what we bring to the text. We all do this, even if we don't realize it. Our personal presuppositions and...
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 2)
Framing Inspiration to Deal with what is in the text Let's begin our discussion on inspiration by framing it as a process with two key participants....
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 1)
How can we be certain of the accuracy of our understanding of the biblical text? While I may not be fluent in Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic, I place...
I Can Argue Any Doctrine Through a Verse Taken Out of Context! (Part 2)
We are continuing our discussion on context and how the context of a Bible text is misused in many Christians' discussions but most certainly is...
I Can Argue Any Doctrine Through a Verse Taken Out of Context! (Part 1)
Adventists and other Christians knowingly and unknowingly ignore Scripture's contexts (the covenantal, historical, cultural, theological, political,...