Hello to you, there are many people today who believe that the Bible was indeed written for them today. There is something wrong with this approach as it takes away contextual reasoning by addressing things in misappropriation.
Many people may not like me saying this, but however it is true in todays age, with how many 'Christian' movements out there that have been made which are myriads.
All of them on different spectrums, and with use of the Bible. Some even placing demands on their congregations leading to more burdensome problems for those who may have been deceived having believed what a person has said compared to the Bible itself.
Today, I would like to present you a contextual reasoning of why the the Apostolic record was not written for us, by the use of Paul's Letters. When it comes to the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John please understand that I personally just like every thing that is presented here, was to me (in my understanding), all written before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70Ad.
1Co 1:1 Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,
1Co 1:2 to the Assembly of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called holy ones, with all those calling on the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place—both theirs and ours:
1Co 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
Here we have another introduction to a new letter, this letter is to the Corinthians. It was written in A.D 56, and Paul is the author. Is he writing to Americans, British, Australia, in this context? No. He is indeed writing to the Assembly of God that is Corinth, who are called Holy ones. This should make you think and question about the audience back then and how they are important to the Bible narrative itself. Is it important ? I believe it is very important to stay in context when reading the Bible so you do not veer off track.
Are you starting to see the approach here that is presented? Paul is the author of this Letter to Galatians, and it doesn't say, to Americans, or to Austria, or to England. He is writing a message to the people there in Galatia. There is a debate on when it was written and the dating is between 48 Ad - 52/53 Ad - 56 Ad. And that is up for you to do decide, but I hope you are getting to see the picture of the importance of contextual reasoning, that concludes this post.
Thank you for a moment of your time, and hopefully it is helpful to you,
God bless you and your families out there,
Be encouraged to read your bibles, and to continue have faith and trust in Jesus who came, died, buried, and was risen again.
In Christ,
Matthew Gallagher
Many people may not like me saying this, but however it is true in todays age, with how many 'Christian' movements out there that have been made which are myriads.
All of them on different spectrums, and with use of the Bible. Some even placing demands on their congregations leading to more burdensome problems for those who may have been deceived having believed what a person has said compared to the Bible itself.
Today, I would like to present you a contextual reasoning of why the the Apostolic record was not written for us, by the use of Paul's Letters. When it comes to the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John please understand that I personally just like every thing that is presented here, was to me (in my understanding), all written before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70Ad.
Rom 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, having been separated to the good news of God,
Rom 1:7 to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called holy ones; Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ!
Now first let me say, that I believe the Bible is one of the most useful tools on the planet to learn about God, Jesus, and the history of mankind with God. When you read these passages above, you see that Paul is writing, and you see in verse 7 how He is writing to the people at Rome. Most scholars agree that Paul wrote this letter while he was at Corinth, in 57Ad. Did you know that? This gives us a place and time, as to when it was written to an audience who was know as being called the holy ones. Does this mean Paul wrote to Americans, who are in Rome, and are called holy ones? No. It was written to people in that day in age specifically and if you read the book you learn it's context and what it pertains to. (As a Christian believer in Christ, you are however still loved by God: This is just to get you thinking about the dating).Rom 1:7 to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called holy ones; Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ!
1Co 1:1 Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,
1Co 1:2 to the Assembly of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called holy ones, with all those calling on the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place—both theirs and ours:
1Co 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
2Co 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Timotheus the brother, to the Assembly of God that is in Corinth, with all the holy ones who are in all Achaia:
This second letter was written sometime after the first letter in 56 Ad, to those who are in Corinth, with all the holy ones who are part in all Achaia, to me all of these holy ones, are part of the bride of Christ, that Jesus would come back to return and get for being faithful, in waiting for his return. Most people just side step that for their own agenda and what they believe the narrative should be and have an effect of the areas of when they are only using bits and pieces of scriptures. (Just depends on if it would like up by the Holy Spirit or not you can get away with using segment of single passages).
Gal 1:1 Paul, an apostle—not from men, nor through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him out of the dead—
Gal 1:2 and all the brothers with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:
Gal 1:2 and all the brothers with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:
Are you starting to see the approach here that is presented? Paul is the author of this Letter to Galatians, and it doesn't say, to Americans, or to Austria, or to England. He is writing a message to the people there in Galatia. There is a debate on when it was written and the dating is between 48 Ad - 52/53 Ad - 56 Ad. And that is up for you to do decide, but I hope you are getting to see the picture of the importance of contextual reasoning, that concludes this post.
Thank you for a moment of your time, and hopefully it is helpful to you,
God bless you and your families out there,
Be encouraged to read your bibles, and to continue have faith and trust in Jesus who came, died, buried, and was risen again.
In Christ,
Matthew Gallagher