Category Archives: Doctrinal Discussions

Bible Interpretation Rule 3

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Jerry

3. When you come across figurative expressions in the Bible, look for the literal truth they are intended to convey or emphasize. There are many different figures of speech in the Bible. I have indexed nearly 200 different figures of … Continue reading →

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Bible Interpretation Rule 2

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Jerry

2. Interpret literally unless the resulting interpretation is an absurdity, or in the case of the Bible, an interpretation out of harmony with and contradictory to the teaching found elsewhere in the Bible. But be very careful what you identify … Continue reading →

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Bible Interpretation Rule 1

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Jerry

1. Interpret literally in all cases unless the text or context clearly demonstrates that other than a literal interpretation is required and intended by the author. This rule of interpretation holds true for just about everything you read or hear. … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #548, Luke 8:13

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Luke 8:13  They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. My Comment: I saw … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #547, John 6:47

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: John 6:44  No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. (KJV) Joh 6:44 No one can come to me unless the … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #546, Mark 2:8

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Mar 2:8  And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? My Comment: In my last post I cited Mark 2:1-12 … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #545, 2 Peter 3:17

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: 2Pe 3:17  Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. My Comment: It is very important to pay attention … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #542, Psalm 9:17

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Psalm 9:17  The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. My Comment: Cris Jackson gave me permission to share her Facebook post from earlier today. Here is what she shared: Satan has … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #537, Mark 8:36

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Mark 8:36  For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? My Comment: A few days ago I found a clear plastic bag neatly tied to the post … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #537, Mark 8:36

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Mark 8:36  For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? My Comment: A few days ago I found a clear plastic bag neatly tied to the post … Continue reading →

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