A Whole Faith: Six Assumptions About Bible Interpretation

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Bruce S. Bertram of The Word of God Ministries and Http://www.wholebible.com gives more biblical insight from the last part of chapter four in the book Whole Bible Christianity. There are six assumptions behind and driving the whole Bible Christian's view of Bible interpretation. One is that it is the highest authority. We might learn from other writings too, but only one has authority. Two is that it reveals God's will and plan, it doesn't conceal. Three is that it is clear and easy to understand, if we do it as well as read it. Four is that it means what He intends. This is literal interpretation at it's best. Five is that the Bible explains the Bible. If we get stuck on meaning, we can look at other examples to figure it out because God keeps repeating Himself over and over. The sixth is that it requires a response. We don't get to sit there with our thumb in our, um, ear and not do anything about it. It will bring us closer to God or our pride will drive us away. The Bible can be trusted because the canon of the Law is the basis for all of the writings. None of the books repudiate the Law, all teachers in the Bible from Noah down to John take it as absolute truth, teach it without spiritualizing every word, and assume it to be true. Besides, God repeats Himself so often (because we are so hard hearted) that there is no mistaking what He requires of men.