Bible Discussion Thread

"Context is the anchor that keeps Bible study from drifting into speculation. Every verse has a setting: who wrote it, to whom it was written, what was happening historically, and what came before and after. Pulling a single phrase without its frame can lead to contradictions or even false doctrines. For example, James 2:24 says a man is justified by works, while Romans 3:28 declares justification by faith without works. At first glance, these clash-but context shows James is addressing Israel's faith under law, while Paul is revealing justification in Christ apart from law in this dispensation."

Here we have a quote from one member which we shall analyze so we may know what we are up against. Context is the framework of God and man. So All scripture is given to man, " All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:/That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."(2 Tim.3.16-17) The purpose? 'For instruction in righteousness.' and it is what we ought to keep in focus. Without Christ this nstruction is meaningless. Jesus Christ who of God has become our wisdom, sanctiification etc. So contextt of verses must be to God and Jesus Christ. What James or Paul has written is not infallible since they were referring to the social conditions of their day. But their doctrine is in Christ. Justification by faith explains entering into the God's rest. Where shall we place the works, is it entering into rest? Or is it into abiding in Christ? Or is it in the abundance of fruits. Dispensation is the the little pebble slipped into the shoes of a believer.