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Tunnel vision.
Researching biblical concepts can be quite a task.
There are many concepts to be found within scripture, to include prophecy.
Many concepts are introduced within Genesis and are added to throughout scripture, some of which are fully manifested in Revelations.
The importance of identifying where a given concept is introduced goes beyond citing precedent, in many cases it defines the concept itself.
For example, if you don't have a specific reference to Gen 3;15, all you will ever have is an undefined concept that without an introduction, won't have an end, there is then no promise.
This is especially true when you try to decipher Paul's doctrine.
If you try to go solely by the new testament, you end up with an hour-long dissertation that goes nowhere.
Yet, if you are able to identify where the functional aspect of a given doctrine is established, you have a viable, traceable doctrine with many potential links to other similar concepts within scripture.
The payoff is when you have these concept combine into a holistic, panoramic revelation.
In biblical prophecy, you end up with;
1. events.
2. processes.
3. confirmations.
4. fulfillment.
In Pauline doctrine;
You understand why Paul uses the words law and grace to define the functional aspect behind the doctrine of the early church.
This is because if he couldn't exclude scripture to distance the church from judaism, he could identify and use the mechanisms behind scripture in order to achieve the same result and at the same time keep the old testament within the gentile church.
Bible research, whether it ends up as a sermon or a study is unique in that it isn't limited to just one approach, there are plenty of situations where one good verse will do in order to describe a situation and the concept behind it.
There are situations where the events themselves don't need to be expounded on, one can refer to them as they apply to the intended message on themes like the Exodus, the Crucifiction and other important themes.
Prophecy and avoiding the consequences of tunnel vision.
Many of us can relate to the researching of topics, especially when one has to decide what information is relevant and what amounts to needless details.
Prophecy is no different.
There are concepts that start out with just one verse, only to have the same concept mentioned later in scripture with added details that confirm the original concept.
The details are clues to the overall concept, but never take the place of the original concept.
Even when you see the same concept in Revelations, no matter how many details are added, they don't take the place of the original concept.
One problem is when you post a given concept using just one verse and the result is numerous other verses cited as contradictory to the original idea.
You don't need a lot of verses to make a point, as long as the concept is clear and to the point, you can save a lot of time.
For those that find themselves in a situation where there are numerous related verses, it can be challenging when you have to choose the best verse out of many.
You basically try to keep things simple and get things done.
Otherwise you get yourself and everyone else caught up in details, you loose the ability to see the big picture and you end up with...tunnel vision...
Researching biblical concepts can be quite a task.
There are many concepts to be found within scripture, to include prophecy.
Many concepts are introduced within Genesis and are added to throughout scripture, some of which are fully manifested in Revelations.
The importance of identifying where a given concept is introduced goes beyond citing precedent, in many cases it defines the concept itself.
For example, if you don't have a specific reference to Gen 3;15, all you will ever have is an undefined concept that without an introduction, won't have an end, there is then no promise.
This is especially true when you try to decipher Paul's doctrine.
If you try to go solely by the new testament, you end up with an hour-long dissertation that goes nowhere.
Yet, if you are able to identify where the functional aspect of a given doctrine is established, you have a viable, traceable doctrine with many potential links to other similar concepts within scripture.
The payoff is when you have these concept combine into a holistic, panoramic revelation.
In biblical prophecy, you end up with;
1. events.
2. processes.
3. confirmations.
4. fulfillment.
In Pauline doctrine;
You understand why Paul uses the words law and grace to define the functional aspect behind the doctrine of the early church.
This is because if he couldn't exclude scripture to distance the church from judaism, he could identify and use the mechanisms behind scripture in order to achieve the same result and at the same time keep the old testament within the gentile church.
Bible research, whether it ends up as a sermon or a study is unique in that it isn't limited to just one approach, there are plenty of situations where one good verse will do in order to describe a situation and the concept behind it.
There are situations where the events themselves don't need to be expounded on, one can refer to them as they apply to the intended message on themes like the Exodus, the Crucifiction and other important themes.
Prophecy and avoiding the consequences of tunnel vision.
Many of us can relate to the researching of topics, especially when one has to decide what information is relevant and what amounts to needless details.
Prophecy is no different.
There are concepts that start out with just one verse, only to have the same concept mentioned later in scripture with added details that confirm the original concept.
The details are clues to the overall concept, but never take the place of the original concept.
Even when you see the same concept in Revelations, no matter how many details are added, they don't take the place of the original concept.
One problem is when you post a given concept using just one verse and the result is numerous other verses cited as contradictory to the original idea.
You don't need a lot of verses to make a point, as long as the concept is clear and to the point, you can save a lot of time.
For those that find themselves in a situation where there are numerous related verses, it can be challenging when you have to choose the best verse out of many.
You basically try to keep things simple and get things done.
Otherwise you get yourself and everyone else caught up in details, you loose the ability to see the big picture and you end up with...tunnel vision...