How to rightly divide the word of truth - How to define Biblical words and concepts (ep 2)
Channel: No Nonsense Christianity
Date: 03/01/2022

What does it mean to be born again? Does repentance have a simple definition or is it more complicated? In this video, I show you how to correctly define Biblical terminology so that you don't obfuscate what the Bible is actually trying to say. 

SCHEDULE
00:00 - Introduction, why definitions matter
00:50 - Rule #1 - Look at how a word/term is used across the Bible, allow the Bible to be its own dictionary
05:17 - Rule #2 - You can use a conventional dictionary to help you, but it should be used with caution
07:37 - Rule #3 and #4 - Don't over-embellish or sensationalise what words actually mean. Don't define words by quoting other people's fanciful statements. 
11:55 - Rule #5 - Don't define Biblical words or terms by using passages that don't specifically mention such terms unless you can establish a very clear connection. 
20:23 - Rule #6 - When the Bible uses analogies/parables/idioms/metaphors, try to think about the literal application of such and whether your interpretation actually makes sense, but don't do this at the expense of clear teachings. 
25:33 - Treat Biblical words and terms as simple words, not fancy terms

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Believer featured in this video: David Houghton

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