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  Do you agree with the lecturer that a person must be a born-again Christian in order to understand the Bible? Give reasons for your answer.

  Posted by info on 03/05/2021 at 15:43

  SHERMEKA JONES replied 1 week, 2 days ago 48 Members · 47 Replies

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  SHERMEKA JONES

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  06/16/2025 at 10:29

  ABSOLUTELY! I AGREE BASED ON 1 COR 2:10-16 THE SPIRIT IS THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS THE MIND OF GOD AND HE WAS SENT TO TEACH AND BRING ALL THINGS TO OUR REMEMBERANCE. THE NATURAL MAN CANT RECIEVE THE THINGS OF GOD BECAUSE THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED; SO UNLESS YOU BE BORN AGAIN YOU WONT HAVE THE TEACHER LIVING INSIDE OF YOU TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD.

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  sandy rome

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  06/12/2025 at 15:54

  The short answer is YES. When one is born again, that person has had experience being guided by the Holy Spirit with the hope that God will guide him/her towards truth. That person will seek other believers to understand Scripture when in doubt of its meaning. His predisposition is to know God through His Word.

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  Paulette Williams

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  05/27/2025 at 12:02

  I agree in order for you to see the bible through the eyes of God you must be a born again Christian, anyone else outside of God can create it’s own understanding and it won’t line up with what God is actually saying.

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  Jasmine Bowen

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  05/24/2025 at 21:24

  I don’t disagree with Dr. Kaiser. (However, I do know there are some very intelligent people in the world; and if they read the Bible with an open heart and without bias, it is still a POSSIBILITY to understand the Bible — even if they aren’t saved yet.)

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  Michaela Hackett

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  05/23/2025 at 10:14

  Yes. Without the Holy Spirit, one cannot have the help that only He can give. The Bible talks of Satan blinding the minds of them that don’t believe. How could someone properly interpret the Bible while being blinded?

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  If we all come to the biblical text with bias and previous conditioning, how can we expect to arrive at an interpretation that resembles the authoritative Word of God?

  Posted by info on 03/05/2021 at 15:44

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  SHERMEKA JONES

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  06/16/2025 at 10:32

  WE WONT. YOU HAVE TO RID YOURSELF OF WHAT YOU “THINK ” YOU KNOW AND LET THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE YOU INTO THE LIGHT( WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD ENTERING YOUR LIFE. THE BIBLES SYS THE ENTRANCE OF YOUR WORD GIVES LIGHT(UNDERSTANDING)

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  sandy rome

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  06/13/2025 at 08:58

  Becoming aware of personal biases should be a starting point before interpreting Scripture. To help alleviate bias, one should stay within the parameters of doing exegesis in the context that is being analyzed. Eisegesis is the root cause of deviating from the author’s intended meaning.

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  Paulette Williams

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  05/27/2025 at 12:10

  Add prayer to the conversation which would allow everyone to have an open heart and understanding of what is being shared through others, so we then can can began to understand what God is saying to us.

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  Jasmine Bowen

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  05/24/2025 at 21:26

  By asking the Holy Spirit for guidance and an open-heart before we begin reading!

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  Patricia Goss

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  03/25/2025 at 19:51

  We come to everything in life with certain bias and conditioning due to our cultures and upbringing. But I believe that Biblical texts are revealed to us through the Holy Spirit. When we study God’s word, applying scripture to interpret scripture, we can find the true meanings and applications

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  When believers interpret a passage differently (either within a church or across denominations), how should they relate to each other in a way that promotes unity in the Body of Christ and yet continues to minister God’s Word with conviction?

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  SHERMEKA JONES

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  06/16/2025 at 10:34

  THEY SHOULD RELATE TO EACH OTHER IN LOVE THATS THE ONLY WAY!

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  sandy rome

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  06/13/2025 at 09:11

  Most independent and denominational Churches have doctrinal differences that range from minor to major. If the differences are not fundamental to the Christian faith, and the person is not open to correction, trying to change another’s mind is not a hill to die on. Christians have the same problem as non-believers: our pride prevents us from examining our bias from another’s perspective.

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  Paulette Williams

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  05/27/2025 at 12:14

  We should relate to each other with Love and patience

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  Jasmine Bowen

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  05/24/2025 at 21:27

  I think it’s important to listen to other people’s understanding of the Bible so we can be open to hearing others’ perspectives. This gives both/all parties the opportunity for furthering our Biblical studies, personal education, and even mentorship. That’s an important aspect – inviting church mentors into the conversations to guide us toward spiritual understanding.

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  Patricia Goss

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  03/25/2025 at 19:54

  Ask the Lord for clarification and the right words to say to glorify him and his word.

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