Nov 26 2024 44 mins
THE INTERPRETATION OF PROPHECY 3. The Normal-Literal Method: continued: Why we interpret the prophecies literally: the apostles interpreted prophecy literally; God gave the Scriptures to REVEL truth, not to hide it; Bible prophecies have always been fulfilled literally; the Lord Jesus said the major prophetic events are yet future; Christ rebuked His disciples for not believing the prophecies by their literal interpretation; The stage is set TODAY for the literal fulfillment of these prophecies; Practical necessity demands and literal interpretation; Prophecy as an apologetic demands a literal interpretation. 4. The Context: Single most important rule in Bible interpretation. Comparing Scripture with Scripture: Comparing Scripture with Scripture is based own the unity of the Bible; This REQUIRES a good cross-reference Bible; Most helpful is "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge" Isaiah 16:1, Isaiah 28:11, Isaiah 53:5