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context

How to use context

May 24, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

When learning how to study the Bible, you’ve probably heard the expression “context is king”, meaning context is the arbitrator that rules a particular interpretation valid or not. But how do you use context to decide between possible interpretations?

Filed Under: 101HowTo, 101Study Help Tagged With: Bible Study 101, context

How NOT to interpret the Bible

July 8, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

One of the most common mistakes in interpreting the Bible is riffing on a particular word or phrase at the expense of context. No one thinks they fall into this trap and yet, if you listen for it, you’ll hear it everywhere.

Filed Under: 101Study Help, 101Theory Tagged With: Bible Study, context, think twice

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