1. A Short Introduction to Understanding the Bible
... in Acts 2:38 contradicts Jesus" command in Matthew 28:19. The Bible should always be approached with the assumption that it is inspired, inerrant and authoritative. Total reliance on the Holy Spirit is essential for correct interpretation. Just as human authors are the best authority concerning the meaning of their literary works, so the Holy Spirit is the best authority concerning the Bible. However, we should be aware that human nature can cloud our understanding of what the Spirit is ... . Unlike a paraphrase, the translator is not interested in trying to determine what the original a...
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