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Ep. 136 | Bible Verses Out of Context (4 Reasons Why Context Matters)
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Ever heard seen Bible verses taken out of context? Or struggled to know what a verse really means? In this episode Sarah and Heather explain why context is the most important tool for understanding the Bible. They show how reading scripture out of context can lead us to doubt God's goodness, believe false teaching, or even deceive ourselves.
They walk through four reasons context matters, with examples from the Bible and everyday life:
- It gives us a framework (Luke 24, James 2:10)
- It keeps us from doubting God's goodness (Genesis 3, the prosperity gospel, Jeremiah 29:11)
- It helps us know what's true (Acts 17:11, James 1:5)
- It keeps us from deceiving ourselves (Matthew 5, Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge," Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things")
Whether you're new to Bible study or have read scripture for years, you'll come away knowing why reading the Bible in context can help you interpret it with confidence.
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