The Divine Premise for Biblical Interpretation

The Divine Premise for Biblical Interpretation In this episode we look at The Divine Premise for Biblical Interpretation. The majority of scholars, if not all, agree that Biblical interpretation is dependent upon the context of the passage in which it is found. With the Divine Premise we see that the context of the totality of the scriptures is Christ Himself. Man, being self focused, can not consider anything other than himself. We do this even when reading the scriptures of the Bible. We always see ourselves as the object. Except God (in His Mercy and ever abounding Grace) take the initiative and direct our heart unto Christ His Son, we will continue to consider how the scriptures apply to us, and how we can apply the scriptures to our daily natural life. In effect, we completely disregard and redefine the purpose for which the scriptures were given. Our main text is John 5:39-40 where Jesus Himself clearly states that the scriptures are the testimony of He Himself. Not only are the scriptures the testimony of Jesus Christ (Jn 5:39), but the very testimony of the scriptures is designed to bring the heart, the soul, unto Christ Himself (Jn 5:40). John 5:39-40 (AV) 39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. Once again, it is only God Himself (by His Holy Spirit) that can draw the attention of the heart of Man (Believer, or nonBeliever) and direct it away from self unto Christ His Son. Man cannot do this, it is a miracle of God. This is the miracle of God in the heart and soul of Man: drawing the attention of the heart, and bringing the heart unto Christ His Son. As always, If this has been a blessing, please share it with others. Freely you have received, freely give! May God bless you in the knowledge of Christ His Son, —CrossEyedNed For more content and older podcasts please visit our website: https://www.crosseyedned.com/