About this commentary
Welcome to an adventure in exploring the Scriptures. The Scriptures are
a magnificent picture of a loving God who wants the very best for us, forever.
We may know Him through the Bible.
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Scriptures the way they have come to us - as the Word of God. In looking
closely, I have found them to be consistent and reliable. We can understand
them by studying the context and related Bible passages. Furthermore, I
hold that the same Holy Spirit who inspired them has protected their messages
through the centuries, and indeed will help us understand them. I accept
that they were given for doctrine as Paul wrote to Timothy. I also believe
that they are totally adequate as a guide to belief and practice.
I encourage
you to take your own Bible and read for yourself. Also, I'm not a prophet
so when I say something you have reason to question, be like the Bereans
who, when they heard Paul, searched the Scriptures to discover if he was
telling them the truth. At first, they didn't know he was a prophet.
The King James
Version is used because it is widely accepted and in the public domain.
It is also a good translation although for some passages, other versions
have better represented the manuscripts. As needed, we look at word meanings
from the original languages.
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The word
of God is precious and far beyond human wisdom (Isa. 55:8; Prov. 3:5).
But He has promised the Holy Spirit to help us understand (John 16:13).
So, whenever you open the sacred word, also open your heart to God in prayer,
allowing the words of this commentary to direct your thoughts to the Scriptures
and to the One they tell us about.
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