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Come to the Knowledge of the Truth

Dive into the art of interpreting the Bible through Hermeneutics. Learn why understanding God's word is essential for faith, unity, and salvation. Discover the path to knowing God's will and character.

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Come to the Knowledge of the Truth

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  1. Come to the Knowledge of the Truth Understanding the Bible

  2. God has always spoken to man in the words of man • Adam & Eve (Gen. 2:16-17; 3:1-3) • Israel (Exo. 20-23; 24:3-4, 7, 12; 25:8-9) • “The book of the law of Moses” (Neh. 8: 1-3, 7-8, 12) • God desires that we know truth, 1 Timothy 2:3-4 • Those who determine to understand the Bible can, Jno. 8:31-32; Acts 8:30-31; 17:11; Eph. 3:3-5; 2 Tim. 2:15

  3. Hermeneutics: What is it? • The science of interpretation (Acts 14:12) • God expects us to use His word to know His character & His will, Psa. 119:11-16 • Go about understanding the Bible like we would other books • Scripture is inspired, not interpretation (2 Tim. 3:16; 2:15) • Apostles had miraculous remembrance (Jno. 14:26) • We must read to know (Eph. 3:3-4)

  4. Knowing God’s Will by Understanding God’s Word • “To the law & to the testimony”Isa.8:19-20 • Set the heart, Ezra 7:10 (Jno. 7:17) • Revealed things belong to men, Deut. 29:29 • Law of God was read, taught & understood, Neh. 8:1-8, 12 • We must read, study, meditate, Psa. 1:1-2 (Lk. 16:29-31; 1 Tim. 4:13, 15)

  5. Why be Concerned? • Without understanding the word of God one cannot have faith, Jno. 5:46-47 • Shows respect for God’s word, 2 Tim. 2:15 • To not be led away into error & lose our soul, 2 Pet. 3:16-18 • To promote unity & heal division among believers, Eph. 4:3; Jno. 17:20-21 • To correctly answer those who question, 1 Pet. 3:15; Acts 8:30-31, 35; 17:2-3 • To know the way to heaven, Acts 16:30; Psa. 19:7-11 (Jno. 14:6; Matt. 7:21, 24)

  6. Come to the Knowledge of the Truth • We are under obligation, Eph. 5:17 • Whether we understand the Bible will determine whether we are received or rejected by God! 2 Tim. 2:15; Jno. 8:31-32 • How we study God’s word is crucial to properly understanding it!

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