2.I sure do hate it when Scriptures are taken out of context. The context of Philippians 3 is Paul’s list of earthly accomplishments followed by his declaration that those earthly accomplishments have no power to accomplish his righteousness, which is all found in Jesus Christ. This discussion...
it can be helpful to read entire passages surrounding a Bible verse that piques your interest to ensure it isn't taken out of context and meaning isn't being wrongly ascribed
The preceding scripture is taken out of context by most of Christendom. It is seen as a quick place of comfort without regard for the context of why it is said. Most of scripture either prophecies of Christ and his earthly missions or prophecies of his second coming. This is a prophecy o...
In my teaching experience, I can almost always tell which students are used to reading out of context. These are the same students who quote what a commentator says about another commentator but attribute the opinion to the wrong commentator. These are the same students who use e-books and ...
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible Romans 15:4 In-Context 2 Instead, we should all please other believers for their own good, in order to build them up in the faith. 3 For Christ did not please himself. Instead, as the scripture says, "The insults which are hurled ...
Within this context, the becomes part of the textual support that the compiler(s) use in the codex in order to promote celibacy among clerics. The meaning of the , a text constructed out of sources, eventually changed in light of its new context. ^Bucher, Debra Jean...
Welcome We have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the full knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding to lead a life worthy of the Lord, f
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible John 5:39 In-Context 37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified on my behalf. You have never heard his voice or seen his form, 38 and you do not have his word abiding in you, because you do not believe him whom he has...
Every day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me; but this has taken place in order that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”Amplified BibleDay after day I was with you, teaching in the [courts and porches of the] temple, and you did not seize Me; but ...
1.Often,Scriptures.Also calledHoly Scripture(orScriptures).the sacred writings of the Old or New Testaments or both together. 2.(often l.c.) any writing or book, esp. when of a sacred or religious nature. 3.(sometimes l.c.) a particular passage from the Bible. ...