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#Post#: 7568--------------------------------------------------
How can we ensure we are rightly dividing the word of truth?
DIR By: guest24
Date: August 19, 2019, 9:53 am
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II Timothy 2:15 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth.
There is actually so much in this verse even without all the
context but saying that I am NOT suggesting leaving out context.
What I am most interested in in this discussion is how we can
study in such a way as to ensure we are rightly dividing the
word of truth....what are your thoughts. We have tons of
different interpretations and ideas of what scripture is saying
and all of us can claim to be right or spirit taught, those are
easy claims to make....but how do we ensure that we are rightly
dividing the word? What is the process, or key to being right
in our understanding?
#Post#: 7576--------------------------------------------------
Re: How can we ensure we are rightly dividing the word of truth?
DIR By: guest17
Date: August 19, 2019, 10:15 pm
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--- Quote from: Lori Bolinger link ---
>
> II Timothy 2:15 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth.
>
>
>
> There is actually so much in this verse even without all the
context but saying that I am NOT suggesting leaving out context.
What I am most interested in in this discussion is how we can
study in such a way as to ensure we are rightly dividing the
word of truth....what are your thoughts. We have tons of
different interpretations and ideas of what scripture is saying
and all of us can claim to be right or spirit taught, those are
easy claims to make....but how do we ensure that we are rightly
dividing the word? What is the process, or key to being right
in our understanding?
>
--- End Quote ---
I've learned over the last sixty years after going to so many
different churches that there's a difference between what I
would call head knowledge and heart knowledge. While going to
those different churches, I could answer questions exactly as I
was taught yet I knew that I couldn't be truly spiritually
fulfilled until I started learning with my heart.
I've found it helpful to pray about something that I don't
understand, maybe a scripture or a certain doctrine. I pray for
understanding. God has different ways to answer a prayer for
understanding. He can use a person, a situation, an experience
or He will bring understanding to our hearts and minds through
the Holy Spirit.
I had a very profound experience when I was about four or five
years old. I was in a church and there was a large picture of
Jesus in front of the pulpit. I asked this woman a question
about the picture and what she said to me...well, you could have
knocked me over with a feather. Because at that age I hadn't
read the bible, had no understanding of scripture or doctrines.
It was what I knew about God in my heart. It has stayed with me
all these years. It was very important to me and definitely made
a lasting impression. Let's just say that maybe this woman
needed to have given more thought to my question before she
answered.
I've had experiences that have helped me to come to know God
better and even helped me to understand some scriptures that I
struggled with for years.
I won't go into all that but some of those experiences were very
profound and made me think about some things that I didn't
understand and needed answers to.
That being said, I'm continually learning and seeking answers
and understanding. God is patient and loving like a good Father.
◄ Proverbs 3 ►
1My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
2For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Deut. 11:18 And ye shall store these words in your heart and in
your soul, and ye shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and it
shall be fixed before your eyes.
#Post#: 7611--------------------------------------------------
Re: How can we ensure we are rightly dividing the word of truth?
DIR By: guest8
Date: August 22, 2019, 9:40 pm
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--- Quote from: truthjourney link ---
>
> [quote author=Lori Bolinger link=topic=599.msg7568#msg7568
date=1566226402]
> II Timothy 2:15 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth.
>
>
>
> There is actually so much in this verse even without all the
context but saying that I am NOT suggesting leaving out context.
What I am most interested in in this discussion is how we can
study in such a way as to ensure we are rightly dividing the
word of truth....what are your thoughts. We have tons of
different interpretations and ideas of what scripture is saying
and all of us can claim to be right or spirit taught, those are
easy claims to make....but how do we ensure that we are rightly
dividing the word? What is the process, or key to being right
in our understanding?
>
--- End Quote ---
I've learned over the last sixty years after going to so many
different churches that there's a difference between what I
would call head knowledge and heart knowledge. While going to
those different churches, I could answer questions exactly as I
was taught yet I knew that I couldn't be truly spiritually
fulfilled until I started learning with my heart.
I've found it helpful to pray about something that I don't
understand, maybe a scripture or a certain doctrine. I pray for
understanding. God has different ways to answer a prayer for
understanding. He can use a person, a situation, an experience
or He will bring understanding to our hearts and minds through
the Holy Spirit.
I had a very profound experience when I was about four or five
years old. I was in a church and there was a large picture of
Jesus in front of the pulpit. I asked this woman a question
about the picture and what she said to me...well, you could have
knocked me over with a feather. Because at that age I hadn't
read the bible, had no understanding of scripture or doctrines.
It was what I knew about God in my heart. It has stayed with me
all these years. It was very important to me and definitely made
a lasting impression. Let's just say that maybe this woman
needed to have given more thought to my question before she
answered.
I've had experiences that have helped me to come to know God
better and even helped me to understand some scriptures that I
struggled with for years.
I won't go into all that but some of those experiences were very
profound and made me think about some things that I didn't
understand and needed answers to.
That being said, I'm continually learning and seeking answers
and understanding. God is patient and loving like a good Father.
◄ Proverbs 3 ►
1My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
2For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Deut. 11:18 And ye shall store these words in your heart and in
your soul, and ye shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and it
shall be fixed before your eyes.
[/quote]
rightly dividing the Bible. An age old question but an easy
answer.
Blade
#Post#: 18226--------------------------------------------------
Re: How can we ensure we are rightly dividing the word of truth?
DIR By: patrick jane
Date: October 2, 2020, 11:39 am
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;D
#Post#: 30281--------------------------------------------------
Re: How can we ensure we are rightly dividing the word of truth?
DIR By: patrick jane
Date: May 27, 2021, 4:46 pm
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> ;D
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