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Originally posted by BigDongedHoe:
I would answer yes to that. In order to interpret we must grasp what the text meant in their time and then try to decipher things such as time, culture, covenant, situation, and language. Once we do that we need to try and cross over those things and grasp what it is intended to mean in our present. Our task isn't to create meaning but rather discover the meaning intended by the author.
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BDH, that was Awesome. This is going to piss you off (your choice) but, I'm in complete agreement with you here.
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Originally posted by BrassMonkees:
and we are able to understand these truths through the Holy Spirit. He is the one that 'enlightens' us in order for us to read the scripture and fully comprehend it.
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This is a great way of describing how we reach the truth that Jesus tries to guide us toward.
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Originally posted by BigDongedHoe:
[QB]To be totally honest with you I think what matters the most is your relationship with God. Using scripture and encorporating the word of God into your life everyday is important, but what I value most is my relationship with Christ.
and there's not a day that goes by that I don't have doubts. I question my faith and belief everyday, and at times am not fully convicned there is a God.
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I do not have this doubt. I do not always have the Holy Spirit flowing through me as I should but then again, this is not some absolute thing but more of a journey that we all partake in.
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Originally posted by: BDH
My relationship with Christ is what is most important to me.
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Good Stuff.