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Decoding The Bible's Truths: Understanding & Belief

Discover the misconceptions regarding the Bible's accessibility and learn why understanding its teachings is crucial for faith and enlightenment. Uncover the reasons behind people's difficulties in grasping biblical truths and how to address common excuses.

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Decoding The Bible's Truths: Understanding & Belief

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  1. Myths About The Bible The Bible Can’t Be Understood

  2. John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”

  3. We cannot understand the Bible alike • Everyone has their own interpretation • We do not want to become legalists like the Pharisees • You can prove anything by the Bible

  4. What Does The Bible Say? • Mysteries are to be understood (Mk. 4:11) • Ephesians 3:1-6 • 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 • Profitable through understanding (2 Tim. 3:16-17) • Source of faith (Rom. 10:17) • Written to be believed (Jn. 20:30-31) • The example of Bereans (Acts 17:10-12) • Studied to verify what they heard • Then they believed in what they understood All of this is possible only if understood

  5. The Amazing Bible • It is for everyone everywhere (Mk. 16:15) • At any level (Heb. 5:12-14) • For any cultural divide (Gal. 3:28)

  6. Why People Do Not Understand The Bible • Some don’t want to understand it (Matt. 13:10-17) • They have/had the opportunity • However, they simply refuse • Some would rather follow men than God’s word (Matt. 15:1-9)

  7. Answering The Excuses • We cannot understand the Bible alike • Paul says differently (1 Cor. 1:10) • Everyone has their own interpretation • No one has such a luxury(2 Peter 1:20-21)

  8. We do not want to become legalists like the Pharisees • The Pharisees were not legalists • It cannot be proven that is the problem with the Pharisees • They were not following the law too much or too strictly • Cf. Matthew 15:3, 6, 9 • We will only become disciples by believing (Jn. 8:31)

  9. You can prove anything by the Bible • No one has the right to twist the Scriptures to suit some purpose (Rev. 22:18-19)

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