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by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on December 31st, 2009

bagicide stayed 10 months too long

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Have you ever done one of those Bible Studies where you closely examine a passage line by line? Did it say what you thought it said?

I've done several studies of Paul's letters, like the John Stott study of Timothy and Titus. Paul was a lawyer and even 2000 years ago, he wrote like a lawyer. But slowing down and questioning every line helps to clarify what he is saying. Sometimes you come to a much different conclusion about his meaning than you had with a cursory reading. Have you ever done that discipline? What did you learn?

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  • by Fr Joe on February 1st, 2010

    Fr Joe

    Yes, I have done this type of study and I have learned that a large portion of the Bible, particularly the Old Testament and the Book of Revelations, should not be taken literally.
    Line by line careful reading is a good way to see what the book actually says. Then I turn to at least 3 different Bible Commentaries and read their opinions. Surprisingly, the Commentaries almost always agree, with only a few exceptions. I also like to use a "parallel view" Bible resource so I can see line by line the differences, if any, between the various Versions.

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  • by Moongrim on January 2nd, 2010

    Moongrim

    I've learned many things. Particularly that what is taught, ain't what was said.

    http://www.nobeliefs.com/DarkBible/darkbible6.htm

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