Interpreting the Bible without considering its context can lead to misunderstandings that distort God’s intended message. True biblical interpretation requires understanding Scripture in its full context, from individual verses to entire books, while cross-referencing other passages throughout Genesis to Revelation.

By carefully considering literary and cultural environments, readers can uncover the deeper meaning of God’s Word, allowing it to speak powerfully into our lives. Dive into this guide to learn how understanding context transforms your study of Scripture, and discover how it brings new clarity to the timeless truths of the Bible.

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Fullness – Reading Scripture as aWhole

The interpretation of a text apart from a consideration of its context is only a pretext.

Seeking to continue to further the depth of embracing scripture alongside the power, work & breath of Holy Spirit— allowing the Lord to speak into specifics and Kingdom concerns.

We must remember to put on the lens of looking at scripture chronologically from Genesis to revelation— allowing the beauty of time and revelation to unfold salvation history as the Lord has chosen to unfold it. 

1. How to unfold the full meaning in a passage
   1. Read the passage/verse
   2. Read the verse before
   3. Read the verse after 
   4. Read the whole chapter
   5. Read the whole book
   6. Cross reference with other books by the same author/same genre
   7. Cross reference from Genesis-Revelation 
   8. Cross reference with the character and nature of Jesus 
   9. Cross reference with the character of God from Genesis-Revelation
   10. Observe carefully any parallels in another book by the same author or in other books by different authors 
2. Context
   1. there’s a back & forth
   2. words and phrases // literary environment 
   3. environment // cultural environment 

In Christ,

Cosette

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