[RexBeach]

So, in other words, there’s a infinite number(theoretically) of interpretations available for each section of scripture?

[Judith Anne]

:D

[Puddleglum]

The Holy Spirit wants there to be 1001 denominations because he feels God didn’t quite finish the job at the Tower of Babel. Babel’s now a good thing, see? Or something. Anyway, it feels good to think I know I’m right, and that good feeling is itself a testable affirmation of God’s will. It’s a sure sign God knows that what I know is what he wants me to know even it makes lots of other people wrong (to me, not to themselves).

[chesley]

No. There would only be a few interpretations for any verse. Even a liberal can only stretch the meanings of words so far. However, the Bible is a whole, not just the sum of the parts. If your interpretation of verse A conflicts with your interpretation of verse B, then you should examine both and change one interpretation. Eventually, you'll get it right, but it is a lifelong journey.

However, not everyone, including me, is privileged enough to be conversant in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, and to have access to ancient manuscripts. We have to study what those that do have to say, and decide who we think is right.

But what we don't have to do, and shouldn't do, is take anyone's word on it as authoritative. God did not pass that power to man. We have to make up our own minds based on the best knowledge that we have.

And after all, the main thing is to accept Christ as Savior. Everything else, while important, is strictly secondary.

[LiteKeeper]

Yes - ONE!

There is only one interpretation - there may be many applications...depending upon a person's circumstances.

[RobRoy]

>>So, in other words, there’s a infinite number(theoretically) of interpretations available for each section of scripture<<

I would say there are. A few of them may even be correct.