Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Scripture
Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Scripture [∞]
This is a collaborative work between Dr. Faith Oniya and Bob (user:Pig)
You may find our discussions of doctrine and Bible in the Discussion tab. We will be attempting to follow these rules to demonstrate how to eliminate free-for-all allegory and Greek debate. https://2ndbook.org/wiki/The_rules
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Scripture
- 1.1 The Significance of the Cross
- 1.2 Comprehending the Teachings within Scriptures
- 1.3 Approaching the Teachings with Childlike Wonder
- 1.4 Recognizing Truth in Seemingly Simple Expressions
- 1.5 The Church as the Guardian of Divine Mystery
- 1.6 The Threat to Authority and the Obscuring of Truth
- 1.7 Extraordinary Claims and the Need for Extraordinary Evidence
2. The Art of Riddles in Scripture Interpretation
- 2.1 Jesus' Encouragement to Engage in Word Games
- 2.2 Proverbs 25:2: God's Glory in Concealing Truth
- 2.3 Unveiling Hidden Truths through Riddles
3. The Historical Context and Challenges to Interpretation
- 3.1 The Nicolaitans and Their Influence on the Church
- 3.2 Augustine's Impact on Interpretation
- 3.3 Rediscovering the Hidden Truths
4. Interpreting Scripture as Riddles
- 4.1 The Chicken and the Road: A Deeper Meaning
- 4.2 Shifting from Literal to Riddling Interpretation
- 4.3 Introduction to prophetic recapitulation
- 4.4 Introduction to the Ancient Hebrew Language
5. Examples of Proper Scripture Interpretation
- 5.1 Abundance of Examples Revealing Hidden Meanings
- 5.2 Gaining Confidence in the Transformative Approach
- 5.3 The Role of Ancient Hebrew Language
6. Appendix: Hints and Helpful Methods for Interpretation
- 6.1 Compilation of Useful Interpretative Techniques
- 6.2 Use of common tools
- 6.3 Use of well-established symbols
- 6.4 Holding Accountable in the Journey
7. Delving into Formal Lessons on Interpretative Methods