Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

Milk Christians (I Cor. 3:2, Heb. 5:12) on God's favorite discussion board sometimes ask us True Christians™ how to interpret specific teachings of Scripture. Also, “Christians” who are actually wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matt. 7:15) have tried to rebuke us for preaching what the King James Bible actually says instead of whatever “correct interpretation” fits their politically correct agenda. Such people must not have enough faith in Almighty God to say what He means and mean what He says. The Bible says that we are to read God’s Word, not interpret it.

Deuteronomy 4:2 says,

Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Note that it says “word,” not “interpreted meaning.” Interpreting God’s Word to make it fit our preconceived notions means adding to, or diminishing from, the word that God has commanded us.

Ephesians 3:3-4 makes it even clearer that God expects you to read the words of Scripture and follow their plain meaning:

How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Finally, II Peter 1:20 says,

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

Which part of “no” do the Bible interpreters not understand? Then again, perhaps those Bible verses need to be “interpreted correctly,” too.

In summary, the Bible was given to us to be read, not interpreted. Therefore, when Holy Scripture teaches us that God stores snow and hail in heavenly “treasures” for later use (Job 38:22-23), or that the world is established that it cannot be moved (Ps. 93:1), then God expects you to believe His word, not interpret it to suit yourself. After all, if you do not believe every word of the Bible, why believe any of it? Also, if you get to ignore rewrite interpret any part of Scripture that gets in the way of what you want to believe, what stops homosexuals from doing the same thing?

[Fish (On Moderation)]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

Anyone can read the stock exchange info in the papers but not everyone will understand it. This is why there are teachers of the Bible, we call them Priests.

Jesus was referred to as 'rabbi' which also means teacher.

Correct interpretation of the Bible is imperative and if you leave this to everyones own will then you are in trouble.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

Anyone can read the stock exchange info in the papers but not everyone will understand it. This is why there are teachers of the Bible, we call them Priests.

Jesus was referred to as 'rabbi' which also means teacher.

Correct interpretation of the Bible is imperative and if you leave this to everyones own will then you are in trouble.

Yet another imbecilic remark from a wad of unsaved trash.

What on earth do you mean by "leave this to everyone's will"?? It is the will of JESUS that counts, not some papist dog who kisses rings, sodomizes altar boys, and then claims to be an "intermediary" between you and God.

The Holy KJV Bible was written by GOD for His sheep (us) to follow. Only satanic mary-worshippers like you want to muddy up the water and confuse folks into believing that they are incapable of understanding what Jesus wants from us.

I for one cannot wait to see you burning in hell's flames.

[Rachael Van Helsing]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

What on earth do you mean by "leave this to everyone's will"?? It is the will of JESUS that counts, not some papist dog who kisses rings, sodomizes altar boys, and then claims to be an "intermediary" between you and God.

Simple. He's even more of a brainwashed ninny than you. *snicker*

[Pastor Al E Pistle]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

This is why there are teachers of the Bible, we call them Priests.

The rest of the world calls them paedophiles and refers to the chief fish-head as the 'Queen of the Vatican'.

[SalvationSeeker]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

Anyone can read the stock exchange info in the papers but not everyone will understand it. This is why there are teachers of the Bible, we call them Priests.

Jesus was referred to as 'rabbi' which also means teacher.

Correct interpretation of the Bible is imperative and if you leave this to everyones own will then you are in trouble.

You also call them 'father', how is that for a correct understanding of the Bible?
And it's a good thing you mentioned that Rabbi means teacher, and that you think of your 'priests' as that.

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Matthew 23:8-10

You cathylicks are the worst hypocrites of today.


But all their works they do for to be seen of men:
They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Matthew 23:5-7

[Fish (On Moderation)]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

But all their works they do for to be seen of men:
They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Matthew 23:5-7

That was forwarded to the Pharisees. Not Christians.

[Marshall]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

Thou stupid Nancy,
Pharisees were evil because they were doing all that stuff you moron. If the Catholics are still doing it after two millenium, then isn't it obvious they have omitted this passage from their teachings? That indicates they aren't preaching with a full Bible.
SINNERS DO THAT.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

Re: Don't interpret the Bible; just read it.

When I was in my prayer closet, Jesus inspired me to take an excellent analogy that He had previously revealed to us through Brother Temperance and adapt it to this thread.

Suppose that you're reading the maintenance manual for your car, and you come to the part on regular oil changes. Do you assume that it's a requirement only for people who lived before the most recent model change? Do you figure that it needs to be "interpreted correctly," "read allegorically," or "read in context"? Do you trust that no matter what you do, surely a just and merciful car company will still honor the warranty? No, you do not. You follow the literal reading of the maintenance manual. So it is with the Holy King James Bible, the maintenance manual for your immortal soul.