Faith & Reason Nexus

2 Peter 1:20-21
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”

John 8:32
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
(Note: The truth is singular.)

• No Scripture is to be interpreted by one person one way and another person in a different way.
  The interpretation of Scripture must align with its divine origin. There is only one true interpretation of God’s Word, which is guided by the Holy Spirit, not by personal opinions or biases.
• The Bible is from God and is open to all to be studied free from man’s biases, prejudices, and preconceptions.
  God has made His Word available to all, and it is meant to be understood in its true, unaltered meaning. Personal bias or preconceived ideas must not distort the message of the Bible.
• The idea that “You interpret it your way, and I will interpret it my way” is unscriptural.
  The Bible does not allow for multiple, conflicting interpretations of its message. The truth of Scripture is not subjective but is revealed by God and is meant to be understood by all believers in the same way.
• Only one interpretation counts, and that is the one God had written into the Bible.
  God inspired the Scripture, and therefore, the correct interpretation is the one intended by Him. The Bible is the revealed Word of God, and its interpretation must be consistent with His will.
• The Bible is the INSPIRED Word of God!
  Scripture is not merely a human creation but is divinely inspired. It carries the authority of God Himself and must be understood in that light, with reverence and obedience to His truth.

In conclusion, Scripture is not open to personal, subjective interpretations. The Bible presents one clear truth, as revealed by God through His Spirit. Understanding this truth requires humility, study, and an openness to God’s guidance, free from personal biases.