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Most excellent. Feel free to jump in with your contributions. In this thread I am looking to share only the process, not his conclusions. Sharing the how to study, not telling the what others concluded, so as not to upset anyone by thinking I am trying to tell them what to believe.

A most excellent question! As everyone's understanding is, and will be "incomplete" it is imperative that you validate the information you receive against the written word. You, and other folks should share (1) what they believe and (2) why the believe it. Seek out sources that you trust, and...

Thanks for asking! I do have a medical issue - leaving to see the doctor again shortly, an all day affair /sigh/.

After the center of Beryl passed through here (just a few miles west), and our area declared a disaster), and a few medical issues, I think I am back. It will still take a couple of days before I can post anything. So far, this has been a rather rough month!

Accepted, my friend.

@ RedFan Thank you for posting that fine article. Yet, I think it also supports my position, i.e. without checking the Greek, no one would know the difference in the usage of the word " love" in this referenced context.

I would like to add an example where the use of a Lexicon is a great value in understanding scripture. John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest [agapao] thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love [phileo]...

Yes: Home - Allon.org Right now his site is under maintenance. My permission letter is enclosed in one of the threads on my site. For those interested: Dr. Utley's url is Free Bible Commentaries and Bible Study Tools My permission letter is dated October 9,2012 My url is...

Before jumping off into the meat of interpreting scripture, I would like to set the record straight. I am not the originator of all this material, and to also acknowledge the two professors who are most directly responsible for the Bible study tools I have acquired. Dr. Robert Allon, Allon...

Attached is my "simple" passage study. As we progress the study will grow more complete. The apparent contradiction (paradox) will also be addressed in the interpretation material. A couple of items before we headlong into Bible interpretation. Everyone has their own interpretation of God's...

A Flash Practical Exercise Acts 15: KJV 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: 25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled...

LOL I think we are in agreement.

Have a happy – and safe – 4th of July.

I would like to present at least one example of using some of the “Things we need to know about the author and the book” that I posted early in the thread. - What did the author say about the same subject in the same book, and elsewhere (if he did)? - What did other authors say about the same...

First, a clarification: I understand the comments and concerns voiced by my thread/post distractors. I also appreciate their views concerning those who question and/or bring doubt upon the word of God. Those objections are indeed valid. However, I do not think that such criticisms apply to my...

I think doing the works of Christ could very well lead on to boast. See Matt 7;21-23. A Christian who love God and His Son will exercise self control and forgo boasting (pridefully) about what was accomplished through him. Expressed pride in oneself often leads to personal and even spiritual...

Ha, it would seem that this thread may have been resurrected! I would suggest that those continuing, that you download the attachment in post 211, above. If you haven't already. However, back to the original subject, How to Study and Interpret the Bible. I recommend reviewing the first three...

Well, you got me once again! Thank you. However, this time I must plead guilt on all charges and specifications! Yes, the original language texts are of paramount importance, and one does not need to be a linguist to search and use them. Yes, there are a number of errors in all translations of...

@Behold Thank you for your comments. You highlighted my failure to clearly state “original [Biblical] language texts” vice “the original Bible text”. I apologize, for I mistakenly assumed everyone here would recognize the inference that I was referring to the original language documents, not...

May I interject a comment or two? First of all, there is not a single English translation of the original Bible text that is 100% correct. Every translation contains errors. For those who do extensive Bible study using multiple translations and referencing back to original language texts, many...