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3 Simple Rules for Biblical Hermeneutics

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3 Simple Rules for Biblical Hermeneutics  Context,Context,Context : When deriving the meaning of scripture, we must start with the local context that it is being used in, check the surrounding verses first and expand if needs be. Move out to consider the whole chapter, the whole book, other books by the author, and even the whole of scripture if necessary, because… Scripture can not contradict scripture. If your interpretation of scripture contradicts scripture elsewhere, you have an improper interpretation of scripture. Scripture is divinely inspired and infallible, it can’t contradict itself. In order to combat this, you should… Always apply … Continue reading 3 Simple Rules for Biblical Hermeneutics

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The thunder rolls

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Fellow council member Chris Harris sent me statements of Leighton Flowers. So, I decided to respond. LEIGHTON FLOWERS said: “Chris, haven’t you ever seen a cop show where the cops threaten one gang member by suggesting they will put them back out on the street unprotected where the opposing gangs can get to him? Are the cops causing the gangs to break the laws or are they using one evil gang to correct the another lesser evil gang member? Can you see that parallel here with the really evil “gang” called Assyria and the lesser evil gang called Israel who … Continue reading The thunder rolls

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Plucking Flowers

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Dr. Leighton Flowers continues to show that even as a Doctor he does not understand Calvinism. As he typically does, to throw meat to his savage cult-like followers. He misrepresents Calvinist doctrine. Leighton said: Calvinism summarized: “You’re either saved or damned for all eternity because you were either saved or damned from all eternity by God.” If he had any ability, to be honest, he would recognize that one is saved or damned based on the good pleasure of God. That’s quite common in Calvinist theology. God also has purposes for individuals as they fit into God’s plan for the … Continue reading Plucking Flowers