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November 05, 2024

Interpreting the Bible with Wisdom and Grace (Biblical Authority, 04)

49 minutes

In part four of our series on biblical authority we dive into the last five of 10 crucial principles for interpreting Scripture. We also discuss some common pitfalls, like interpreting the Bible through the lens of our experience, the problems with "what would Jesus do", and more.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro

(05:21) - What Would Jesus Do?

(13:32) - Interpret the Bible through the lens of gospel and grace

(20:59) - Biblical examples are only authoritative when supported by a command

(30:10) - Investigate the meanings of keywords in their original languages

(38:11) - Do not interpret Scripture in light of personal experience, but interpret experience in light of Scripture

(39:39) - We are living under the New Covenant

(42:04) - What is the relevance of the Old Testament for believers today?

(44:49) - Resources and recommendations

Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.