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Jesus said that all the scriptures spoke of him. | Jesus said that all the scriptures spoke of him. | ||
<ref>{{bgw|Lu 24:27 }} And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. </ref> | <ref>{{bgw|Lu 24:27 }} And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. </ref> | ||
When the scriptures speak of others like Adam, Moses and Noah, it is said that they speak of Christ through types; but the study of types is fraught with free-for-all allegory. Surely God did not protect every jot and tittle of his word only to leave it at the mercy of the fickle human mind and heart. Indeed he did not. The literal Bible is written on the 'security paper' of prophetic riddle; a layer of meaning 'hidden from the beginning | When the scriptures speak of others like Adam, Moses and Noah, it is said that they speak of Christ through types; but the study of types is fraught with free-for-all allegory. Surely God did not protect every jot and tittle of his word only to leave it at the mercy of the fickle human mind and heart. Indeed he did not. The literal Bible is written on the 'security paper' of prophetic riddle; a layer of meaning 'hidden from the beginning | ||
<ref>{{bgw| 1Co 2:7 }} But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory: </ref>and revealed after the cross. | <ref>{{bgw| 1Co 2:7 }} But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory: </ref>and revealed after the cross. | ||
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'''This site is dedicated to reading the second book.''' <ref>{{bgw|Eph 3:9}} And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:</ref> '''and the interpretation of it by the Spirit who gave it.''' <ref>{{bgw|2Pe 1:20-21}} Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] '''moved by the Holy Ghost.''' [{in old time: or, at any time }</ref> | '''This site is dedicated to reading the second book.''' <ref>{{bgw|Eph 3:9}} And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:</ref> '''and the interpretation of it by the Spirit who gave it.''' <ref>{{bgw|2Pe 1:20-21}} Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] '''moved by the Holy Ghost.''' [{in old time: or, at any time }</ref> | ||
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:The 'priesthood of the believer' does not grant the individual the right to interpret scripture for himself. <ref> {{bgw|2Pe 1:20}} Knowing this first, that '''no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation'''. </ref> but is a demand upon him to intercede or pray for others. | :The 'priesthood of the believer' does not grant the individual the right to interpret scripture for himself. <ref> {{bgw|2Pe 1:20}} Knowing this first, that '''no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation'''. </ref> but is a demand upon him to intercede or pray for others. | ||
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:Scripture is properly understood when the Holy Spirit assists you in your studies so that you may see Christ in them all. <ref>{{bgw|2Pe 1:21 }} For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [{in old time: or, at any time }]</ref> This is done in a verifiable way so that you may teach others. <ref>{{bgw| 2Ti 2:2 }} And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. [{among: or, by }]</ref> | :Scripture is properly understood when the Holy Spirit assists you in your studies so that you may see Christ in them all. <ref>{{bgw|2Pe 1:21 }} For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [{in old time: or, at any time }]</ref> This is done in a verifiable way so that you may teach others. <ref>{{bgw| 2Ti 2:2 }} And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. [{among: or, by }]</ref> | ||
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It is intended that others feel free to participate by asking questions, and as they become proficient, to spin off their own works or contribute here as members of the "fellowship of the mystery". <ref>{{bgw|Eph 3:9}} And to make all [men] see what [is] '''the fellowship of the mystery''', which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:</ref> | It is intended that others feel free to participate by asking questions, and as they become proficient, to spin off their own works or contribute here as members of the "fellowship of the mystery". <ref>{{bgw|Eph 3:9}} And to make all [men] see what [is] '''the fellowship of the mystery''', which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:</ref> | ||
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