andyboylester
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Hi. I have this question to ask and it's really bugging me.
How necessary is it to have all or some of the following in order to understand the bible? And what order, from the most important to least.
A) A formal theological education
B) An understanding of classical languages (Greek, Hebrew, Latin whatever).
C) Revelation from the Holy Spirit and a teachable heart.
D) the "right" version of the bible.
I only ask because so often arguments and divisions arise among believers because of splitting theological hairs. I believe, (and forgive me if this is heresy) that God is actually quite a clever chap, and is able to communicate His will and message in spite of our education or lack thereof. That He is well able to use and bless and save using any version of the bible that has been published in good conscience by believing men (or women), and that actually, He has little regard for theology in general, given it's propensity to cause division and strife among people who should be loving one another in true christian fellowship.
Just thought I'd ask...
How necessary is it to have all or some of the following in order to understand the bible? And what order, from the most important to least.
A) A formal theological education
B) An understanding of classical languages (Greek, Hebrew, Latin whatever).
C) Revelation from the Holy Spirit and a teachable heart.
D) the "right" version of the bible.
I only ask because so often arguments and divisions arise among believers because of splitting theological hairs. I believe, (and forgive me if this is heresy) that God is actually quite a clever chap, and is able to communicate His will and message in spite of our education or lack thereof. That He is well able to use and bless and save using any version of the bible that has been published in good conscience by believing men (or women), and that actually, He has little regard for theology in general, given it's propensity to cause division and strife among people who should be loving one another in true christian fellowship.
Just thought I'd ask...