Author: Jon Mitchell

Correctly Interpreting the Bible: Authority and the Testaments

Jesus was asked about the authority He had to teach His doctrine (Matt. 21:23), a legitimate question even if it was asked with illegitimate motives by the religious leaders.  It’s a legitimate question because God tells us to have divine authority in everything we do and say (Col. 3:17).  Thus, biblical authority is very important to properly interpreting Scripture.  Authority is a foundational precept of Christianity, for without it we have no basis for anything we believe, teach, or practice individually or congregationally.… Read More Correctly Interpreting the Bible: Authority and the Testaments

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Is It Possible to Correctly Interpret the Bible?

How one interprets the Bible — more specifically, whether one does so correctly — determines whether one actually obeys the commands and principles within Scripture.  That in turn has a direct bearing on one’s salvation (Matt. 7:21-23; Heb. 5:9; 1 John 3:4; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 21:8).  Since we are commanded to accurately handle Scripture (2 Tim. 2:15), then doing so is possible and necessary.… Read More Is It Possible to Correctly Interpret the Bible?

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Bible Q&A: A Question About Worshiping Online

Is Hebrews 10:25 being followed when Christians worship online? A careful study of Hebrews 10:25 is needed in order to correctly answer this question.  The command is to not “forsake” the assembly, “as is the habit of some.”  “Forsake” comes from the Greek word egkataleipo, which literally means to abandon, desert, totally abandon, utterly forsake.  The Hebrew Christians to whom the… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Worshiping Online

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Bible Q&A: Please Explain the Significance of “7” in Revelation

Please explain the significance of “7” in Revelation, specifically where it speaks of seven angels and when the seventh angel said, “It is done.” Revelation is steeped in signified language (Rev. 1:1, KJV), so one should interpret the numbers within the book symbolically, not literally.  The best way to figure out the symbolism is to… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain the Significance of “7” in Revelation

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