Hermeneutics: Interpreting Scripture

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Yes, we must assume/believe that as Earthlings speaking English the translations and Earth sciences are sufficiently accurate for them to serve God's desire for everyone to learn the truth.
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(Not sure what just happened with this posting twice, but perhaps it is sufficiently clear :)
 
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Postscript Regarding Prescript

In the quest for greater Christian unity I requested that we identify the Scripture from which our interpretations of GW spring, which prompted me to clarify my own Top Ten in the following logical order.

1. Formerly/at first I was without hope of salvation from meaninglessness and death. (EPH 3:12b)

2. So I sought salvation and found God. (MT 7:7, HB 11:6b)

3. The loving God who wants all souls to learn the truth about how to be saved. (1TM 2:3-4, JN 3:16)

4. Which is to believe that Jesus is Christ, whose death atoned for humanity’s sins. (1TM 2:5-6)

5. As taught in all inspired Scripture interpreted in light of this Gospel of salvation. (2TM 3:15)

6. Such interpretation of GW also teaches how to be godly after being saved. (2TM 3:16-17)

7. Which doctrine Jesus summarized as loving God, oneself and everyone else. (MT 22:37-40)

8. And which moral maturity Paul termed as the fruit of the Holy Spirit. (GL 5:13-23)

9. That requires persevering in saving faith and learning God’s Word. (MT 4:4, 10:22)

10. So that we will grant the prayer of Jesus for us to be one in our witness. (JN 17:20-23)

What are YOUR Top 10 Scripture passages?
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Clarifying my own Top Ten Scriptures was rather fun and edifying, so again I invite you to share yours as we wind down this topic of seeking agreement on the key/kerygmatic doctrines--which quest will continue on the Kerygma thread.
 
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I think the following song lyrics are a fitting way to end this quest for answering Jesus' prayer for oneness in John 17:20-23.

We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians by our love.

All praise to the Father from whom all things come
And all praise to Christ Jesus His only Son
And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one
And they'll know we are Christians by our love (JN 13:35).
 
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I have been participating on CC for about a month now and have three frustrations. First, the challenge of communicating clearly and completely but concisely. Second, attempting to win arguments rather than learn truth. Third, the need for but lack of essential or sufficient agreement on GRFS. Fourth, your turn/frustrations?
 
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GWH said:
I have been participating on CC for about a month now and have three frustrations. First, the challenge of communicating clearly and completely but concisely. Second, attempting to win arguments rather than learn truth. Third, the need for but lack of essential or sufficient agreement on GRFS. Fourth, your turn/frustrations?
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I'm good.
 
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