You Are Not the Exception: Understanding Biblical Interpretation
From The Monster in the Mirror: Every generation believes it is the exception to the rules of biblical interpretation. Every generation is convinced that they finally understand Scripture correctly. But history proves otherwise. The Pharisees were certain. The medieval church was certain. The Reformers were certain. American evangelicals are certain. And we are wrong about more than we are right about. The Bible does not change. But our interpretation of it does. And the room you're in—your culture, your fears, your assumptions, your political moment—shapes how you read Scripture. This is not a problem to solve. It is a condition to acknowledge. The question is not whether you will be wrong. The question is whether you will be humble about it.
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