Part 3: The Interpreter
7. Should we depend on human understanding when it comes to the word of God?
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (For further study see 2 Peter 1:20 and 1 Corinthians 2:4)
Note: “Never attempt to search the Scriptures unless you are ready to listen, unless you are ready to be a learner, unless you are ready to listen to the Word of God as though His voice were speaking directly to you from the living oracles. Never let mortal man sit in judgment upon the Word of God or pass sentence as to how much of this is inspired and how much is not inspired, and that this is inspired more then some other portions. God warns him off that ground. God has not given him any such work to do.” (MS 13 1888)
8. Who can we trust to interpret the Bible?
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Corinthians 2:14
“And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.” Genesis 40:8 (For further study see Genesis 41:16 and Daniel 2:28 and 47)
Note: It is important to note the context of each Bible verse or passage. What point or points does this verse make? Why is this verse included in this Bible passage? What does it add to the whole? Many interpretation errors are caused by taking a verse out of context. Don’t let another person interpret the Bible for you. Only God can see the bigger picture.
9. Why can we trust this being to interpret?
“Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.”
Daniel 2:20-22