But just as important, at least as important, is, in my mind, letting the Scriptures speak for themselves. By that I mean that the Scriptures reflect what God wants them to say and He's not confused or contradictory of himself.
If I find what is hard to understand or seems contradictory I know I need to dig further because I know the message and understanding of the Bible was meant foe everyone, educated or not.
An example: Luke 22:19, reads in the AV,
“And he took bread, and gave thanks and brake it, and gave unto them, saying This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
So was it bread they ate and “this MEANS my body”, or human flesh and “this IS my body”?
So hermeneutics? Fine so long as the process doesn't overshadow the purpose.
Definitely!
But just as important, at least as important, is, in my mind, letting the Scriptures speak for themselves. By that I mean that the Scriptures reflect what God wants them to say and He's not confused or contradictory of himself. If I find what is hard to understand or seems contradictory I know I need to dig further because I know the message and understanding of the Bible was meant foe everyone, educated or not.
That is what everyone should do constantly!
An example: Luke 22:19, reads in the AV,
“And he took bread, and gave thanks and brake it, and gave unto them, saying This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
So was it bread they ate and “this MEANS my body”, or human flesh and “this IS my body”?
So hermeneutics? Fine so long as the process doesn't overshadow the purpose.
Please expound on this a little further - it could prove interesting.