John Whitten’s answer to me for how to interpret the Bible
Mike AllenKjv onliest are heretics. Here is a video I did on Hermeneutics, the art and science of interpretation. Most scholars I know are on the same page as me. Why? Because I’m 100% correct. Judge for yourself and don’t be a heretic, learn something.https://youtu.be/DS50tY_iqmk
YOUTUBE.COMHOW TO READ THE BIBLE CORRECTLY? INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS, 20/20 VISION VIDEO #5
- John WhittenRoger, I feel your pain. It seems that we pastors and preachers are the most critical among genuine born again believers. I started out in serving the Lord in 1964. I was hungry for scriptural knowledge. I felt those who were in ministry could teach me everything I needed to know. I put adult Christians on a pedestal of admiration, only to have many of them reveal their feet of clay in tragic circumstances. By the last half of 1965, I actually discovered that I loved my Bible, not the leather, paper, and ink, but the actual Word of the eternal God. Somewhere in the next three years at Bible College, I realized that it is more beneficial for me to hear from God Himself than from my professors. The most important lesson I received in college is not what to study or how to study, but rather TO study with prayer. In 1970, I was doing a personal study through 1 Corinthians. It was an enriching study until I got to the last part of chapter 13. There the light of understanding abandoned me, it was like looking through a glass of muddy water, nothing making sense. I went to my library and returned to my desk with 5 volumes by different authors. I was perplexed to find that none of them agreed with another. It was then that the Holy Spirit reminded me of what Jesus said would happen, the Holy Spirit would teach me the Word of God. I returned the books to the shelves, placed my Bible on my chair and knelt beside it. I prayed, reminding the Lord of His promise, thanked Him for it, and claimed it as my own. Arising, I placed my Bible on the desk, sat and beginning at the first of the chapter, read till the end. When I got to where the muddy water was, the page was (seemed like it) illuminated and the Word was as clear as crystal. From that day till this, I rarely consult other authors. In the last 50 years, I have consulted the books no more than 100 times. Instead, I contact the Author of The Book, and He has not failed to give this child leadership and knowledge. I still study, it is His program for us. I have a few principles that guide me in my study. 1. The KJB is the inspired, preserved Word of God in English. I will not seek to improve upon it with human scholarship and criticism. 2. The KJB is literal where it is intended, metaphorical when intended, poetic when it is poetic, and historic when it is dealing with history. It is my duty to compare scripture with scripture to know the difference. 3. Understanding God’s purpose for Israel is fundamental for understanding the Word of God. 4. The universal, invisible church is a heretical catholic doctrine, therefore references to churches are to local congregations. This is essential to understanding God’s work in the world today. 5. God is reasonable and He wants us to understand His Word. Common sense goes a long way to understanding it. I try to answer the famous 5 questions, who, what, when, where, why. 6. Last, but most significant is that the Bible is a living, spiritual book. Only spiritual Christians can understand it. Surrendered, humble, and committed children of God are able to perceive God’s riches that are contained therein. We cannot dissect it and put it into convenient little boxes that fit neatly on a shelf, to be consulted when needed. If this is too long of a response, don’t worry, there’s no charge for the extra lines. 9
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- Mike AllenJohn Whitten is English a flowable changing language?Yes.Case closed, it’s not 1600 it didn’t take until 1600 for God to figure out how to translate his word. He didn’t retire in 1700’s.Smh
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- Rodney DurrettMike Allen , if the KJB is as bad as you say it is, then why do the modern translations use it as the standard that they judge themselves with?They notify their readers with every blank verse and footnotes declaring to their readers where they fall s… See More
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- Steve Edward Acree Jr.The only true Interpreter of the written word of God is the Holy Ghost because He moved holy men to write the words (Gen 40:8; Dan 2:28-30; 5:12; John 16:13). The supposed first Pope (Peter) wrote that no bishop, cardinal, church, clergyman, college, l… See More3
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- Sammy Cabahug2 Timothy 2:15(KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.2
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- Carmen Christine ChoateSo what’s the answer?1
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- John WhittenRoger, I feel your pain. It seems that we pastors and preachers are the most critical among genuine born again believers. I started out in serving the Lord in 1964. I was hungry for scriptural knowledge. I felt those who were in ministry could teach me everything I needed to know. I put adult Christians on a pedestal of admiration, only to have many of them reveal their feet of clay in tragic circumstances. By the last half of 1965, I actually discovered that I loved my Bible, not the leather, paper, and ink, but the actual Word of the eternal God. Somewhere in the next three years at Bible College, I realized that it is more beneficial for me to hear from God Himself than from my professors. The most important lesson I received in college is not what to study or how to study, but rather TO study with prayer. In 1970, I was doing a personal study through 1 Corinthians. It was an enriching study until I got to the last part of chapter 13. There the light of understanding abandoned me, it was like looking through a glass of muddy water, nothing making sense. I went to my library and returned to my desk with 5 volumes by different authors. I was perplexed to find that none of them agreed with another. It was then that the Holy Spirit reminded me of what Jesus said would happen, the Holy Spirit would teach me the Word of God. I returned the books to the shelves, placed my Bible on my chair and knelt beside it. I prayed, reminding the Lord of His promise, thanked Him for it, and claimed it as my own. Arising, I placed my Bible on the desk, sat and beginning at the first of the chapter, read till the end. When I got to where the muddy water was, the page was (seemed like it) illuminated and the Word was as clear as crystal. From that day till this, I rarely consult other authors. In the last 50 years, I have consulted the books no more than 100 times. Instead, I contact the Author of The Book, and He has not failed to give this child leadership and knowledge. I still study, it is His program for us. I have a few principles that guide me in my study. 1. The KJB is the inspired, preserved Word of God in English. I will not seek to improve upon it with human scholarship and criticism. 2. The KJB is literal where it is intended, metaphorical when intended, poetic when it is poetic, and historic when it is dealing with history. It is my duty to compare scripture with scripture to know the difference. 3. Understanding God’s purpose for Israel is fundamental for understanding the Word of God. 4. The universal, invisible church is a heretical catholic doctrine, therefore references to churches are to local congregations. This is essential to understanding God’s work in the world today. 5. God is reasonable and He wants us to understand His Word. Common sense goes a long way to understanding it. I try to answer the famous 5 questions, who, what, when, where, why. 6. Last, but most significant is that the Bible is a living, spiritual book. Only spiritual Christians can understand it. Surrendered, humble, and committed children of God are able to perceive God’s riches that are contained therein. We cannot dissect it and put it into convenient little boxes that fit neatly on a shelf, to be consulted when needed. If this is too long of a response, don’t worry, there’s no charge for the extra lines. 9
Carmen Christine ChoateSo what’s the answer?1- Like
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- Man KinderCarmen Christine Choate The Answer is the King James Bible is the word of God. It is to be understood as it says it (literally) , the way it says it (grammatically), where it says it (contextually), in the historical context in which it is written (h… See More2
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- David RedigerYou bet, Man Kinder, because everyone knowsPaul wrote in the King James Version, just as Jesus spoke it!1
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- Carmen Christine ChoateMan Kinder I’m not sure that is the answer. But I don’t think it’s a bad thing either. I think it’s strange how modern Christians who are KJV onliests see no issue with praying to God using a old English accent. It’s a decent version. Not perfect. And … See More
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- Man KinderDavid Rediger Not exactly what everyone knows. Everyone knows that if no Bible is the word of God then “a” Bible or “any” Bible will do. The King James Bible stands as the word of God without proven error and will continue to do so. Those depending o… See More1
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- Andy PasviI love KJV! Although it is not the original, it is the preserved word of God. It is the closest translation to the original manuscripts as it is a direct translation from the Hebrew manuscripts for Old Testament and Greek manuscripts for the New Testament. All other versions are corrupted vwrsions of the Bible
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