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Individuals interpreting Scripture through their life experience is like looking through binoculars through the wrong end. I look forward to hearing more subjects!
Excellent analogy. Our experience doesn't dictate the validity of the texts. It's what God says about us that determines how we should live and if we stand right before Him.
Putting Jesus down with the animals was also the warmest place in the house. Thanks, this was a great podcast. I'm one of those mothers, heartbroken as our son is living his gay life. He tried to find help at 15, but there was no one around that could point him to the truth. But I and his sisters will pray to the end for him until the end our days in this world.
This is gold! Thank you! Misinterpretation of God’s word brought so much pain. When I lived in Chile in 1991 a friend invited me to her church and I was forbidden to enter the service because I was wearing pants. I asked the deacon at the door why. His answered, because women shouldn’t used men’s clothing. It’ s written in Deuteronomy 22:5. I found that later that 80% of the pastors didn’t have any formal Bible training.
This was wonderful, so glad to hear someone address the isolating of scriptures to justify our own agendas, wishful thinking, rather then "seeing" the BIG picture of Gods plan, and his divine will being accomplished on the earth according to scripture.
Lynn...the only problem I have is sometimes a "coffee cup" verse is what we followers may have in the moment. If he is correct, this would seem to imply that we not memorize select verses especially in the OT. What are your thoughts? I get it that we shouldn't use them for justification but confused what our right efforts regarding biblical context should be?
@@KM-zn3lx Coffee cup verses are wonderful, we need the reminders, I know I do! 😊 Again, I think it’s just about being careful not to isolate scriptures So that they mean what WE want them to mean?? I hope that makes sense.🥴😁🛐✝️❤️🍃😘
@@KM-zn3lx I think there are many verses that can stand alone & have meaning, but if you see one that in context means more or even something different, then don't isolate it! (look at Proverbs, those all stand alone. I think Rom 8:38-39 stands alone and retains its meaning.)
I have been in church all of my life but I have just learned so much from this show. Please keep your shows coming. Thank you!! God bless and keep you ❣️
Excellent show. So educational. I remember learning this stuff in Bible college and I'd forgotten it. I also forgot that most people don't know this stuff. EXCELLENT. I'll share so people will know how to read the Bible!!!
Yes!! “A verse has ONE meaning, but can have many applications.” I’m going to use that!!😊 Even though I grew up very involved in the church, I don’t remember any teachings on this subject. Thankfully the Holy Spirit (with a couple Godly teachers) showed me how important it is to realize that there are ‘helpful’ and right ways to approach scripture, but there are also ‘wrong’ ways that can really hinder our approach to, and understanding of Scripture. The context, subtext, history, application etc are so important to a true and full understanding of God’s Word!!
I've always been a huge fan of nativity scenes at Christmas, but when I learned the true details of Christ's birth about 2 decades ago, it didn't ruin Christmas for me, nor did I toss my nativities (although if someone made a more scripturally accurate nativity set I would totally buy it). His birth seemed just as humble to me as before, and even more relatable since family members on both sides experienced homes with animals living with them in Europe. It may have taken away some fairy tale aspects, but the details of his birth aren't really the point of the Gospel anyway. The older I get, the more I appreciate learning the historical context of scripture. Thank you for this, and I hope you can do more episodes like this!
Excellent reminder to look at the context when reading Scripture. Thank you Becket and Alan, for your encouragement for us to deepen our faith and understanding of our Redeemer God❤️✝️
Becket, thank you for this episode! I’ve just, within the past year or two, have started to not view the Bible through Western eyes. In today’s church these ideas presented in this interview need to be applied. Thanks again and keep up the work you’re doing!
Loving the interviews and videos you have Becket! Thank you! Began my walk with Jesus and study of the Bible in 2020. Your faith and courage to share your faith are a precious gift in my sanctification journey. Thank you
Thank you for this episode brother! Some of these terms like Hermeneutics & Exegesis takes me back to the few theology classes I took in Christian University. I’m glad I’m understanding it better now. Great point Alan said that at times people would read something and want it to say something else. As I started to read the Bible in a year as a teen years ago, there were things I didn’t like & want to take only what I like. Thank God for His mercy & grace to help me understand the word & help me being convicted from my actions. I love God’s word & thankful to have a better understanding now then as a teen back then. God bless you both!
Profound Alan, to understand the meaning of what is being said is to understand what the author means or as you so aptly said, “ unless you believe that meaning comes from your mind and not the author’s” BRILLIANT!!!
Re: II Chronicles 7:14, I am SO HAPPY you discussed this with Alan Shlemon. This particular verse makes my head explode when I see it cited by believers. Not only is it out of context when co-opted by modern day believers, we are NOT the ones called by God's name. It is Israel who is called by His name. OY. Thank you, again. I have a good understanding of context, but perhaps a bit less when viewing in light of history and genre. Loving the teaching.
Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. Galatians 4:28-31
This was a great episode! 🙌🏼 I have learned so much on how to read the Bible. I am going to use this knowledge to execute my lessons more accurately according to scriptures for my Sunday school class. May God continúe to bless your ministry Becket! 🙏🏼
I loved this and learned so much - thank you Becket and Alan! I am getting ready to join a in-depth Bible study group and we will be using a book on how to study the Bible. I am excited to dig deeper into God's word and I really appreciate all of your episodes, along with you and your guests!
Such a great discussion and will love to hear from Alan more! This had so many helpful illustrations to teach me how to “rightly handle the word of truth”. I’ve studied the Bible for years but just finally understanding how crucial context, history and genre is. So thankful for your ministry, Becket, and I pray for you.
King Solomon was given wisdom by God and the bible is true... If a proverb tells us that this thing will happen if you do that thing... Could one take it as a promise? Or can a biblical proverb from one given the wisdom of God possibly not be true?
@@Captain_Of_A_Starship I’m not saying they’re not true; they’re just not the promises of GOD. For all his wisdom, I would not say Solomon’s proverbs were “Yea and Amen”. But GOD’S Promises? AMEN!! Solid as a ROCK✝️💟
@@maryowen1722 I did say taken as a promise vs them being contextually literal promises. So they are less solid than God promising, you don't feel they have the same guarantee even if those proverbs are absolute truth, Holy Spirit moving Holy Men to write? S
@@Captain_Of_A_Starship Not considering them promises doesn’t discredit their merit as proverbs. It was Holy Spirit inspiration that included them in the Bible. I can’t explain it anywhere near as well as our brother in Christ did. GOD BLESS✝️💟
Thanks for this talk. I think this is my fav so far. ❤️ I didn’t realize just how out of context even my own bible interpretation can be even though I have read it in it’s entirety. History, culture, ect matters so much!
OH God bless you both for addressing this, yay! I'm so glad! Especially can't wait for: 'We also discuss commonly misunderstood passages in the Bible. Some of these may shock you.' Will be watching later tonight! (and yay, I have more time to catch up on reading Trueman before he's on 😊 )
So the first time I heard the term hermeneutics was in 2020, listening to Alan, Jase and Phil Robertson talk on their podcast Unashamed. I was like what the word?! Fast forward to you and Rosaria and she, obviously, mentioned it. Then I felt smart like I knew something. 🤷🏻♀️ Now the local church I started going to is teaching this! And now YOU! ❤️❤️❤️. I feel so smart. 😬 Don't know what I'm doing but at least I know these words now. 🥰 Wanted to just listen to a podcast... I'm taking notes. 🤦🏽♀️ So I've wondered if any of the Bible applies to today or us. If not then why is it important or relevant? If it's about context then why do the rules apply to today? God is revealing so much to me this year! I'm so thankful. So many churches teach the way your daughter was taught! THIS WAS SO GOOD! Can't wait till he's back SOONER than later PLEASE!
Thank you both, Becket and Alan. Gratefully, I've studied hermeneutics so I heartily agree with your admonition to not insert ourselves into Biblical stories. I'm delighted, Alan, by one example you gave of an ancient Mideasterner not inserting himself into the story: David didn't recognize that Nathan's parable was about him. I had not considered that aspect before, so I appreciate your point. On the other hand, some of Jesus' audiences knew He was speaking directly to them, albeit through parables. Multiple times the Pharisees were incensed because they rightly understood they were the bad guys in the story, so they wanted to kill Jesus. #Discernment. It's a great discussion. I praise God that He is using you to build up the Church both here on this platform and in your Stand to Reason tours
This is a great topic; a very pertinent one. We are all prone to want to interpret scripture to suit ourselves rather then to conform to His will. This often doesn't start out with dishonest intentions: After all, our relations with Jesus is a personal one. We Christian are not just members of a religion, but we are involved in a personal relationship with God; and we are (or many of us are) prone to put that personal relationship way ahead of hermeneutics, and otherwise being knowledgable about scripture. Then, of course, even well-meaning, heartfelt, Christians can latch on to questionable interpretations, and then wrong doctrines. And it does matter. Becket, I hope you host more videos concerning this topic. Bless you.
Great discussion. I appreciate Alan's emphasis on the idiomatic approach; it's so important! Coming from a historian's perspective, one facet of hermeneutics that is sometime lacking is historical context, in addition to the literary, linguistic, and cultural approaches. For instance, many think it's enough just to know Hebrew, but often biblical languages need to be assessed in the context of simultaneous historical events that were actively shaping the minds and culture of ancient writers. NT Wright's _The New Testament in its World_ is a good example of contextualizing Scripture in a certain environment, period, etc.
You make some interesting points here, and I would like to add another to them, if I may: Just because a text is more ancient doesn't automatically make it a truer, more accurate, text. Many people overlook, including some scholars and respected apologists, that there were false teachings and false writings from the earliest days of the Christian church (Peter and Paul writings both confirm that); thus, the earlier dated a text does not necessarily make it more valid.
@@romanticandperky Thank for your response. Great point: false teachings and outright heterodox movements have plagued the church since its beginnings. In fact, considering much early Christian literature was penned with the intent of dispelling false teachings, we can reasonably deduce fraudulent epistles were being circulated as early as Paul's day. So, I agree: we must go beyond sheer antiquity of a text to verify its truth (or lack thereof).
A note on the word "Inn"... I am thinking that the inn described more closely resembles the widespread more antiquated inns of Europe. For example, my family is from a small village in the English countryside. Every small village has an "inn" or a home on the main road or square where someone rented out small guestrooms, sometimes above a great room where food and drinks were served- the original pubs. So the pre-industrial idea of inns was much closer to the biblical meaning of a house with guestrooms for rent. So if these translations were made in the 19th century or before, that word conveyed an accurate concept. For modern readers the idea of inns has changed because with automobile culture and the corporate chain hotels, inns like this no longer exist. We might call it a bed and breakfast or an Airbnb shared room. But once upon a time in English, the word "inn" was a fitting translation. IMO So yes, it's so very important to review the original Greek and Hebrew to test it against our own ever evolving English language.
Objective truth is a beautiful thing. We can stand on the Rock instead of shifting sand. Nothing made sense until I accepted His Word as the final word. Good job guys
One of my biggest problems before truly seeking God's ways and character were Biblical tracts. While beautiful and poetic most of them may be, I couldn't understand the context(or the timeline for that matter), who it was addressed to and what it was about. Biblical tracts are great from one Bible reader to another, but don't give much help to a non believer. Also, it would be nice if pastors defined terms more often. I didn't know what the word _holy_ meant until I began my learning; I didn't understand many words. And lastly, I think it would help hugely if pastors gave time period for each book and story. 586 BC, or 1,000 BC could really help put the story in a real world context. These are just problems I had, and I'm sure other will have other ones. But this is my two cents, anyway.
I think tracts are different for unbelievers when they first read them, than to a believer. God's word hits people in different places, at their own time. Also, I think the defining of words you're talking about is more expected in bible study, than in a sermon. I agree though, defining them would be great.
@@BB.halo_heir Tha's the current MO of the church, and were has it gotten us? Less seats being filled. Most people--including people that identify as "believers--are so Biblically ignorant that the church is going to have to start all over or lose everyone.
Wonderful as always, Becket. I do have a question that I rarely hear addressed. I understand the importance of context, but what confuses me is that I believe the Scripture (in its entirety) is intended to show us primarily what God is like. Therefore, shouldn't our focus when reading/studying Scripture be to focus on what it reveals to us about the nature and character of God? And thereby understanding more of God's dealings with men, and even the likes of us? Hope this makes sense.
Since a huge part of the Word is prophesy, I'm in agreement that we ought to recognize how God's character is shown, but also see what time it is on His plan.
That was so great! I loved learning about Laodicea, that was very very cool! You can always learn something new about the Bible. Agree!-would really love to hear & learn more from Alan, (had no idea he's middle eastern!) THANK you!
Yes, the 'hot / cold" reference has always puzzled me, but this totally clears up the context of Jesus' words and intent. Can't believe it took so many decades before I just now can understand.
@@ybh8ful I know! 💎 I hope Becket knows how really special his channel is and how important his deep dive into truth means to so many of us. Yes, I'm still up at this late hour ~ but this was truly one of the best videos I've listened to in a long time. I need this connection.
@@nottthereyet4872 I keep saying 'one of the best!' to most of his episodes. Yes, PRAY too that he knows how valuable, helpful, appreciated he truly is! not just the content but the delivery, the grace, the encouragement. I agree, truly something special many look forward to EVERY week. 💗
Since my born-again time until several years ago - my understanding of Christianity was mostly come from the western view. The bible is written for eastern culture (language n idioms) people. Thank God that He led me in recent years to study from the original language. Thank you for this video Becket, not many pastors want to study the language deeper.
Our church recently went through the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation. Our pastor also said the same thing about the hot and cold water in Laodicea. It certainly makes more sense now that Jesus would say he would rather have us cold than lukewarm. Wondering how misinterpreting parts of scripture can also cause "discrepancies" in the bible. If you misinterpret from one part it may make other scripture sound contradictory?
A ministry I listen to that also stresses context, history, and genre came a way with a different interpretation. Which was Laodicea was an apostate church with Hot being true believers, Cold being confessed UNbelievers, and Lukewarm being people who thought they were believers but were not. Stressing that Lukewarm is the worst because a person thinks they are secure and they are not. So now I am even more confused.
Thank you again for an eye opening, world-view challenging discussion, Becket and Alan! This was awesome! Please know that when I say "You da man!" it is definitely not a reason to feel convicted or ashamed ☕😄
Excellent teaching!!!! I can't help but question why the church believes we are the bride of Christ when the scriptures used don't support this... the bride is revealed in Revelations. This is another common misinterpetation.
I’m not a theologian but this kinda discouraged me.. I think God wants us to seek Him by intently reading the scriptures and let the Holy Spirit speak to our heart through it… if I read it the way he says it is very difficult to let the Holy Spirit speak to my heart.. and the author is NOT a man but the the Holy Spirit, right? I agreed with his statement of one meaning and multiple applications.. and that helped. The Holy Spirit is our helper and guess what we need help understanding the scriptures..
Learned this principle early in christian school..context,history, scripture interprets scripture, etc. Kids can get this....sadly there are pastors that dont know it.
Another verse taken out of context is the one about two in the field. One is taken and one is left behind. That is not talking about the rapture but don’t tell my grandmother …. or Tim LaHaye (which you can’t. R.I.P.)
Great interview. One thing I’ll say (as someone who has studied Hebrew, although far from an expert), is that words can mean several things, often related to one another, but sometimes not (to our modern minds, anyway). Take a look at a lexicon. So, a passage can have shades of meaning. The thing to remember is that God doesn’t contradict himself-throughout the scriptures, no matter who was writing a passage. Meaning, at times there are different ways to interpret a word, but those different possibilities will never contradict each other. Like, one text can’t say “do this,” and “don’t do this,” at the same time; or “this is sin,” and “this is holiness,” at the same time. True, the author intended a meaning, but sometimes we can know what was meant and sometimes not. Sure, context, usage, etc. help us. Usually there is a common meaning but some translations (and the people who interpret) drastically change this. Love that Alan points that the Holy Spirit will reveal the true meaning of a passage! But how many Christians attribute to the HS what is really their own fleshly desire?
Do you have a clips channel.. Like for clips or shorts. Not sure if I want to set through all of this. If I had some clips on each topic discussed I would definitely watch. May even decide to watch the whole thing if the topics are engaging. Do clips. Clips are good. they get people excited.
just curious, how much TV do you watch? or how much Netflix (or any other streaming) do you binge? Not pointing fingers, I binge tons of TV + still have time for this channel!!! 😊😊😊💗💗💗 Also, Becket's made all of these available in podcast form too. Besides, I'd never miss a minute of this! zoinks.
If you will skim the transcript in the program notes, you can see different topics with timestamps . Also you can slide the slider across and the different “chapter” labels show on the screen
I feel personally attacked as I look at my mug on my desk that literally says…”I can do all things through Christ. Phil. 4:13” 😂😂 Idk if thats a weird coincidence or the Lord is trying to tell me something but anywho great show guys really enjoyed it…very insightful 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for this, so good! Can I ask, though, where does the theology that Proverbs are “principles and not promises” come from? How does he know this to be true?
