Sentences with phrase «best interprets scripture»

Remember that the most important principle involved in understanding the Scriptures, is that Scripture best interprets Scripture.

Not exact matches

And we seem to have some differences as well — in what we believe, in how we interpret Scripture, and in how we define truth.

They may disagree on how best to interpret scriptures and the world around them, but not about what god they worship.

If you think reading a single verse isogetically and out of context is the correct way to interpret Scripture... well, you go right ahead.

While I appreciate the approach that DTS teaches, it can really only be followed by expert scholars and theologians, and is not feasible for the average student of Scripture, which indicates to me that it is not the only oven the best way of reading and interpreting the biblical text.

It is proper to call him doctor of doctors, the agility of the spirit without which there would be no doctor who could give good instruction; through the treasury of his writings they have enriched all they have gained; and through his commentaries they have acquired the ability to interpret; from him I have learned the habit of meditation of the divine word; his meditation became for me the guide towards scripture; and he has elevated me towards the understanding of the books of the spirit.

Toward this end, students of Scripture will find the guidelines and reference material suggestions helpful in the chapters on interpreting and communicating the Pauline letters, as well as the helpful commentary guide at the end of the book.

«(p. 156) Dark goes on to rightly note that Scripture will not interpret itself and that «this work of reading the words well — of trying to do them justice — is never done.»

I don't want to rewrite this article in english, but basically, I came to the following conclusions 1 - that Scriptures ought to be used in close interaction with daily reality (not out the blue, in abstraction, or in academic ivory tower) 2 - it ought to be interpreted by what we could call «crucified» christians 3 - and that «crucified» christian should interpret in the context of a «crucified» community / church (because being in a close knit church is a very good way to actually be «crucified» and sanctified, and because I need insight from others in my interpretations.

We are free to live life the best we know how, love the best we can, interpret Scripture as best we can, etc... There is something about freedom that scares the crap out of people.

In it, Justin makes the case for a hermeneutic of love as well as anyone I've read, and his Christocentric approach to Scripture is one that can benefit all Christians, regardless of how they interpret the passages discussed above and regardless of where they stand on same - sex relationships.

The issue from the outset has not been the need for new and better tools, but the solution of the fundamental anomaly of the field: the failure of the old paradigm so to interpret Scripture as to enable personal and social transformation today.

The spiritual authority of a pastor depends on a capacity to interpret Scripture so that it becomes good news to the people of God.

Who better to «interpret scripture» than Jesus?

However by the Reformation in the 16th century, Martin Luther not only translated the Gospels, but he interpreted them in printed sermons as well, and when John Calvin, Roger Williams and others broadly disagreed in print with Luther on such matters as what the scriptures said about the role of government in society, the whole matter of scriptural interpretation was opened to thousands of individuals who for the first time could read (or have read to them) the published documents.

The torah seemed like an odd target to me too, as I have found jews to generally interpret their scripture in a way that is conducive to a good life on earth, rather than ranting and raving about the end - times like Christians

Now a Catholic might very well reply that of course the Scriptures are the source for our knowledge of God, but that, contrary to the belief of some Protestants, no text is self - interpreting.

When he realized Philip was well versed in the scriptures, he invited him to sit beside him in his chariot and interpret the passage.

A guy with an AK 4 - 7 Killed some kids who were half of eleven When the arguments started America parted But when we ask god why god says, uh, well, uh, it's really hard to figure out terms like, well, your whole post, which while yelled, is really rather confusing and doesn't seem to say a lot and needs to be interpreted, just like any ancient scripture.

I have had a few study bibles including one from a well known TV evangelist but to me the notes just keep getting in the way of trying to interpret what the scriptures are saying to me as the Holy Spirit guides me.

He encourage Biblically centred Christian disciples and communities seeking to know the Scriptures, interpret them well, and communicate them effectively.

He encourage Biblically centred Christian disciples and communities seeking to know the Scriptures, interpret them well, and communicate them effectively.

He encourage Biblically centred Christian disciples and communities seeking to know the Scriptures, interpret them well, and communicate them effectively.

He encourage Biblically centred Christian disciples and communities seeking to know the Scriptures, interpret them well, and communicate them effectively.

These scriptures contain many passages that can be interpreted as relating to better interpersonal relationships and marriages.