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I have been considering starting a new Bible study thread. There are several such threads already, but as a rule they do not address the mechanics that goes into an in depth study. As a result, not many would actually undertake such a tedious effort for very long. As Wrangler posted, "I think...

That is an excellent approach to understanding the Word. Our Lord may or may not alter that method of communication with you in the future. Be content and continue reading, and allow the Spirit to illuminate your heart and understanding according to His will.

To effectively study and correctly interpret scripture here is what one needs to do: Read the entire book to discover the (1) language style (poetry, historical, prophetic, etc.) One should never read (interpret) a book of poetry in the same way as a historical novel. (2) What is the main...

The original post was concerning Laws. You asked a question. I responded. However, you later clarified that you were questing the reference to Christ's Bar Mitzvah. We have been posting past each other - addressing two different subjects. My statement: Laws that Jesus did not obey ..... And...

Mercy, a shot gun effect? I was responding to your question about the Law as it applied to children in both the OT and NT, Which I did. Nothing concerning any time that Jesus failed. I am really confused here. I am being asked questions about subjects I did not make any statements about. “I...

I may have egg on my face! A couple of NT references are Eph 6:1 and Col 3:20. As far as the OT goes, I thought I had one and lost it! Too many child, children, and children of Israel to count. Most, if not all, references concerning children are to "adult" children. If I cannot come up with a...

Part 3 of 3 Sixth, yet there is one more bias that plays heavily on our approach to the study and interpretation of the Bible – and that is our sin. We are very good at skipping over or through passages that highlight our personal sins. We are practiced at interpreting scripture to minimize the...

The not so obvious Part 2 of 3 Third, is there is a difference in our spiritual gifting. Some are given to the church as apostles, some as evangelists, etc. Each of these called and ordained spiritual leaders also receive particular gifts that are needed in order fulfill their particular...

Okay, here we go - - - The kinds and types of filters (biases) that we bring to our study of the Bible That need to be addressed before starting (continuing) in a Bible Study. A brief outline: Part 1 of 3 First, there is our personality type. On one hand we have the analytical type. They want...

And, the laws governing children, when he left them, when He underwent His BarMitzvah. :)

You are absolutely right! Thank you. I did misunderstand your position, and now I have a better view. Again, thank you for the clarification. Added note: Not even Jesus obeyed (kept, followed) all of the 613 Laws. So many just assume He did!

First, thank you for your kind words. Second, from the PEW Report (poll) from several years ago. Sorry I don't have the report, lost it in one of the several moves over the past few years. I have also ministered in several churches (plus in different denominations), talked to many congregants...

FOR: Bible Highlighte I most enthusiastically agree! I also think most of this community will also agree with you. One thing however, from your statement of faith. "We are to follow the commands given to us by Jesus and His followers (in the pages of the New Testament)." While this is...

With your kind indulgence, I would like to offer some approaches that that some might find of value in your studies. I am not looking for approval (acceptances) of anything I might post, but if you find at least one item of value - use it - everything else, just set it aside and ignore. As was...

Being the newbe on the forum, looking for an interesting discussion to join in on, I fell into this one! :-) I was most pleased to discover so many who approach their Bible reading and study seriously. The importance of prayer, reference material, reliance on the Holy Spirit, types and kinds...

A most excellent approach!

i just got sucked in yesterday, looking for and interesting discussion. Big mistake! :-( However I now know why I stayed away from debate threads for so long. Nothing of value actually results from the time and effort expended. Time and energy wasted. That is why I left this thread earlier...

Interesting reply. Thank you.

I am squeaky new to this community, but not to the faith or Christian forums. Also, I have not posted in debate forums in over 20 years because they almost always result in major right-wrong games, not the transfer of rational positions, and no one ever changes their positions. Therefore, it is...