Jared Byas quoting his friend Daniel Kirk, Associate Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary: "The Bible was written for us, not to us." And until we understand what it means that the Bible WASN'T written to us, we will always distort how it WAS written for us." link.
(HT: Keltic Ken and Rabbi Adamito)
Related:
The Most Misused Verse in the Bible | Jeremiha 29:11; RELEVANT Magazine
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One book (link) lists The 17 Most Misused Verses in the Bible
- “Judge Not” - Matthew 7:1
- “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you” - Jeremiah 29:11-13
- “Where two or three are gathered” - Matthew 18:20
- “Ask for anything in My name” - John 14:13-14
- “All things work together for good” - Romans 8:28
- “If My people who are called by My name” - 2 Chronicles 7:14
- “Jesus as the firstborn of all creation” - Colossians 1:15
- “Money is the root of all evil” - 1 Timothy 6:10
- “No more than you can handle” - 1 Corinthians 10:13
- “Train up a child” - Proverbs 22:6
- “I can do all things through Christ” - Philippians 4:13
- “An eye for an eye” - Exodus 21:23-25
- “Prayer offered in faith” - James 5:15
- “Repent and be baptized” - Acts 2:38
- “Guard your heart” - Proverbs 4:23
- “Where there is no vision” - Proverbs 29:18
- “Lifting up the name of Jesus” - John 12:32
Thanks Dave. This post reminds me of much of what you taught us in class. Love the pic from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. :-)
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