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RSSDo you ever hear people say that the Bible means different things to different people at different times? I have heard this often times and want to address it.
First off–absolute truth. If you do not first believe that there is absolute truth, then this discussion needs to start somewhere else. But that is not the purpose of this blog, so for discussion sake we will assume that you already believe that.
So can we have different interpretations of the same writing? I am going to have to say no.
If the Bible was written in such a way, then there would never be a correct way to read Scripture. People would then be able to read whatever they want into the Scriptures and there would never be a wrong or right.
Everything in the Bible was written for a specific meaning and it is up to us to find out what that meaning is. We may be wrong at times, but that is okay (to a degree), we are all on this journey together.
mattsummers
May 31, 2009 @ 07:21:10
We CAN have a different intepretation but that doesn’t mean that both/all interpretations are correct. If God has a specific meaning for a specific Scripture then that is the only appropriate interpretation.
Jim Thornber
May 31, 2009 @ 07:44:59
We are all on this journey together, and, in my experience, the journey has NEVER been a straight road. But that’s okay, since I’ve learned to enjoy the view along the way.
Blessings,
Jim
Jimmy D
May 31, 2009 @ 08:45:16
Thank God for the Holy Spirit who helps us understand and points out those things that God is ready for us to learn…He gives us wisdom…spiritual wisdom…through reading His Word and Prayer. How cool is that? No other books can do that… His Word is one of the best gifts that He gave us!!!!