Context, context, context Context is very important to understand any truth of a matter. This is especially true when dealing with Scripture. We should strive to understand the context for which things are spoken by God, in order to rightly divide His word (2 Tim. 2:10). We should especially strive toward this end if we are speaking upon God’s word to others (Jas. 3:1).
“Contextually Speaking”
Contextually Speaking Fundamental concepts that relate to the subject of scriptural context. Biblically speaking, when talking about CONTEXT, we are talking about what’s going on with(in) the text. When looking to a specific passage, we need to consider what is said before, during, AND after (E.g. Jn. 3:7). Also: who said it; to whom was it said? Time? Place(s)?
Importance of Understanding Context
Importance of Understanding Context Regarding how benevolence may be administered by the church, one must consider the context of 2 Cor. 9:13.
Importance of Understanding Context Regarding how benevolence may be administered by the church, one must consider the context of 2 Cor. 9:13. Cf. Rom. 15:25-26, 31; 1Cor. 16:1; 2 Cor. 8:4, 9:13
Importance of Understanding Context Regarding how benevolence may be administered by the church, one must consider the context of 2 Cor. 9:13. Phil. 4:14 is a beautiful passage of Scripture, but how is it used to encourage one to throw or catch a football better? Consider Phil. 4:10-20 (at least) & realize its true impact!
Importance of Understanding Context Regarding how benevolence may be administered by the church, one must consider the context of 2 Cor. 9:13. Phil. 4:14 is a beautiful passage of Scripture, but how is it used to encourage one to throw or catch a football better? Some will staunchly contend that baptism is not essential to salvation by taking 1 Cor. 1:17 out of context.
Importance of Understanding Context Regarding how benevolence may be administered by the church, one must consider the context of 2 Cor. 9:13. Phil. 4:14 is a beautiful passage of Scripture, but how is it used to encourage one to throw or catch a football better? Some will staunchly contend that baptism is not essential to salvation by taking 1 Cor. 1:17 out of context. Cf. Acts 18:1-11; 1 Cor. 1:10-17; Rom. 1:16, 6:3-5
Importance of Understanding Context 1 Cor. 2:9 is a passage that often is used to refer to heaven, rather than the things talked about in this passage. That is not at all how the passage is used in this verse (See 1 Cor. 2:6-16).
“Contextually Speaking” There is danger that accompanies the ignoring the context of a passage altogether (2 Pet. 3:14-18). Even when a passage is used correctly regarding application; if the context is ignored completely the repercussion is -- that we may miss out on the beauty for which God presented spiritual truth(s) to us. Let us always strive to know the context of Scripture better. We are seeking to better understand God’s word - not our own!