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КАК ДА ЧЕТЕМ И РАЗБИРАМЕ БИБЛИЯТА

КАК ДА ЧЕТЕМ И РАЗБИРАМЕ БИБЛИЯТА

Получавам много молби от слушатели, които търсят методи и принципи за изучаване на Библията, затова реших, че ще е полезно да изложа някои полезни насоки за всички в този блог.

Една от важните отправни точки за разбиране на Божието Слово е да определим целта, с която го четем. Библията не е учебник по математика, физика, медицина, химия или който и да е друг учебен предмет. Нейната цел е по-скоро да ни научи на истината за Бога, да изяви проблема с греха и плана за спасение. Тя съдържа всички необходими истини за възвръщане на хората към познанието за Бога, което би помогнало да Му се доверят и да преживеят изцеление в сърцето и ума си.

Но да знаем какво е предназначението на Библията – да предава истината за спасението на хората – не е достатъчно. Човек трябва да изучава Писанията с желание да вникне в смисъла им, а не просто да заучава думите.

Преди много години прочетох ценно прозрение от книгата “Притчи Христови”, което наистина ми помогна да разбера това:

Не е достатъчно само да слушаш или да четеш Словото. Който иска да има полза от Писанията, трябва да размишлява върху истината, която му е представена. С пълно внимание, прилежност и размишлявайки в молитва, той трябва да успее да вникне в смисъла на думите на истината и да пие дълбоко от духа на светите пророчества (стр. 59, подчертаването е от мен).

Това е ключът към всяко изучаване на Библията – не да знаеш оригиналните думи, а да разбираш вложения в тях смисъл. Мнозина избират грешен подход и толкова се увличат в спорове за правилната “дума”, че в края на краищата пропускат правилното значение.

Когато пишех “Тhe Remedy” /преразказ на Новия завет/, това беше един от основните принципи, от които се ръководех: Кое е най-точното и прецизно значение? Получавал съм имейли от хора, които не са съгласни с перифразирането ми на определени стихове, защото английските думи, които съм избрал, не съответстват на гръцките. Но не думите са от значение, тъй като думите могат да променят значението си (например помислете как думата “гей”, чието първоначално значение е “весел” е променила значението си през последния век и се е превърнала в нарицателно за нещо негативно). По-важен е смисълът, който се придава, затова винаги съм предизвиквал тези, които имат притеснения относно някой перифразиран стих, да ми кажат какво според тях е значението му.

Това трябва да правим при прочита на цялата Библия. И е особено важно да го правим, когато става въпрос за символи, метафори, сравнения, образи, притчи или други изразни средства.

Ето някои основни насоки, които според мен са полезни за правилното тълкуване на Писанията:

  1. Трябва да разбираме цялостния контекст на Писанието – не само непосредствения контекст, върху който се концентрират много изследователи на Библията и както се казва заради дърветата изпускат гората, т.е. за сметка на тясното послание изпускат цялостното послание. Цялостният контекст е универсален и в него Бог винаги е любов, а Сатана е егоистично същество, което се опитва да унищожи това, което Бог е създал.
  2. Битката между Бога и Сатана не е физическа битка, а битка на идеи, концепции и убеждения – стремеж да бъдат спечелени сърцата и умовете на хората на едната или другата страна. Основните Божии оръжия са истината, любовта и свободата. Основните оръжия на Сатана са лъжата, основаният на страх егоизъм и принудата.
  3. Библията изявява истината относно Бог, Неговия характер и методи, както и плана Му да изпрати Исус, за да спаси човечеството. Тя също така разобличава Сатана като източник на злото, смъртта, болката и страданието и разкрива проблемите, които отклонението от Божия дизайн причинява през цялата история на човечеството.
  4. В старозаветните времена на земята се е водил глобален конфликт между Бога, който е работил, за да изпълни обещанието Си да се роди “Семето”, което един ден ще смаже главата на змията (Битие 3:15) и Сатана, който се е опитвал да се противопостави на Бога, стремейки се да затвори пътя, по който ще се роди Месията.
  5. В древността са се раждали и са живели милиарди хора, но в Стария завет са записани историите само на няколко от тях. Това са били реални хора, които са вършили реални неща; следователно Библията е книга, която е исторически достоверна. Но защо Бог е избрал да запише само историята на малцина? Това е така, защото фокусът на Писанието е планът за спасение. Така Бог е вдъхновявал Своите писатели да записват истории, които са не само достоверни, но и които разкриват глобални истини – и те метафорично представят битката между Христос и Сатана и разкриват плана за спасение.
  6. Ето някои специфични правила за тълкуване на библейските пророчества:
  • Ако една част от пасажа е символична или метафорична, то и останалата част е символична или метафорична, освен ако в текста не са посочени ясни причини за буквалното му възприемане.
  • Библията трябва да се използва за тълкуване на самата себе си (т.е. тълкуванията на символите трябва да се основават на библейските им дефиниции и само ако няма такива, трябва да се прибягва към други дефиниции).
  • Главната тема е за конфликта между Христос и Сатана.
  • Естеството на Божия характер е любов и никога не се променя; следователно тълкуванията никога не трябва да водят до изкривено представяне на Божия характер, различно от любовта.
  • Божият закон на любовта никога не се променя; следователно тълкуванията винаги трябва да са в хармония с Божия закон на любовта.

Останалите Божии закони на дизайна също са неизменими; следователно тълкуванията не бива да нарушават Божиите закони на дизайна на живота.

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Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA

 

Testimony 36

Thank you and may God continue to bless you as you share with others the intricacies of how we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made”. I must share that you have opened a whole new world to me, and I have found tremendous healing through what you have shared in two of your books, “Could It Be This Simple?” and “The God Shaped Brain.” I praise God for what you shared, what I have learned, and how I have grown and healed! My prayer is that My Precious Jesus will be seen by others in the way I live, act, talk, etc. and they may be encouraged to know He is truly a GREAT God of LOVE, desiring that no one should perish! God Bless you in your continued endeavors to present Him as He really is!

Joleen H. GA, USA

 

Testimony 31

It was very touching to hear the testimony of your class share how viewing God’s true character has changed their lives. My feelings are the same – there is so much freedom in knowing that God LOVES me – regardless of my… just, REGARDLESS! I’m still blown away by the true gospel, the fact that God is not ready to strike us when we fail. He is not arbitrary. He simply loves us and warns of the natural consequences because He can’t stand to see us suffer. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GOD!!!

Ceil V.,  UT, USA

 

Testimony 75

Thank you so much for everything you do! Because of all these truths, I’m excited to be with Jesus! I always pray everyday, “COME TODAY, JESUS.” Before finding C&R, I was always praying for delays, “NOT TODAY OH GOD. I AM NOT READY.” I just need to share more, talk more bout this truth, so everybody will be excited for Jesus.

J C Shin

Testimony 33

I was invited over a friend’s house to see the “God and Your Brain” seminar today. I became [a christian] 36 years ago at the age of 19, but have struggled with the concept of God taking His ‘pound of flesh’ out on His Son to be appeased. Wow. Your seminar has been an incredible revelation and breath of reason and fresh air! I have your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” and it is SO eye opening. Finally, after 36 years enlightenment has come! Praise the Good Lord! What can I say, but that the Real Gospel is truly “Good News!” Thank you for your efforts in giving the Gospel a clear sound!

Paul C.,  Springfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 17

The blessings of clarity and understanding you and your class inspire me to take from the word of God have impressed upon me so greatly the true, loving character of our Creator. I have found amazing freedom and joy through building a stronger, more intentional relationship with Him. What is new is that this is now a relationship built on love, reverence and respect rather than fear and obligation, and as such my eyes have been slammed OPEN as I am continually impressed by the manifestations of God’s true character in His provisions for fallen man.

T.E.H., Salt Lake City, UT, USA

 

Testimony 37

Hearing Dr. Jennings’ presentations in person came at a pivotal moment in my spiritual journey that began about nine months ago, when the fault lines inherent in my belief system began to crack under questions that most reasonable people end up asking about God and His nature. These were questions I couldn’t find answers to, and they shook my faith. I was unable let it go any longer and be satisfied. My Christian experience became distant. I was afraid; the fear in me rose like thorns, pushing me away from Jesus. And then someone heard my questions and introduced me to this ministry, and my life has totally changed.

I can tell you that this new, “present truth” message is far grander and life-changing than when I shifted from being an agnostic and then a nominal Christian. It has radically altered my worldview, because it reveals a God that makes sense. It is a revolution. I believe that Dr. Jennings’ message is the final message that must go to the world. If any message could be called “righteousness by faith,” as abused as that term is by the right and the left, this is that message, because Jennings’ biblical message identifies a God who is different, whose character isn’t an impossible contradiction.

I walk this path now without fear. I see people differently, and the Holy Spirit burns in my heart. Many call Dr. Jennings’ message false and compromising, but it isn’t false, because I’ve seen the fruits within my mind and body. It is not compromising, because in this message is the only road to holiness that makes any sense. No longer do I behold a pagan god who is always angry and suspicious. Instead, I behold a God who is freeing and loving, always working for our good, and giving me every reason to love my enemy even to my own death, just as Jesus pleads with us. God is good.

Anthony L., CA, USA

 

Testimony 3

My husband is a pastor and I listen to your lesson almost every week. Thank you for helping me in my study life and to help me love the “real” God more.

C. F., NC, USA

 

Testimony 62

I would like to express my thanks to the C&R team for creating a platform from which people can learn to trust in God and grow. My life is a witness to the effectiveness of this ministry. Without believing the truth about God as you have shown, I don’t know what my life would be like. I had given up on God helping me with certain sins – it was all useless. Given that the scripture is clear and God is so good, how could I have betrayed him so many times? I was a yo-yo christian; spinning up and down. My faith and enthusiasm was driven by discoveries/threats that prophecy is about to be fulfilled. But when I watched your “Healing the Mind” seminar, it was like a light finally went on. I could see God had no plan to hurt me, the danger came from sin, and that He is working to protect me and strengthen me. Thank you for allowing God to use you. The message God gave C&R saved my life!

Antony N. – Hobart, Australia

 

Testimony 20

I just wanted to personally thank you for your teachings and insight into scripture. I came across your website via my cousin who suggested I look into “Healing the Mind” information. My youngest daughter has been struggling over the last couple of years and it all came to a head this spring. When I started listening to the “Healing the Mind” lectures my own life began to be transformed. I began sharing with all my daughters the concepts you laid out so clearly. I ordered your book and soaked it up. I just want to say “Thank You!” My walk with the Lord has been refreshed and renewed. Your obedience to the Lord is a blessing to so many.

R. K., Anderson, SC, USA

 

Testimony 52

Your unique way in spreading the truth is what we all need today. Most of us don’t recognize the contamination coming from all the lies and selfishness in the world. Because of our fear of death, we forgot how to live. Lies left and right. I was losing hope and faith, because of so many ideas that are always contradicting each other – so many questions answered by other, more complicated, questions – until I found your channel on YouTube.

You did not just give me answers, you also taught me how to answer new questions that arise in my mind. Now I see things differently. I see God’s mercy, grace, and Love everywhere, in spite of all the chaos that we all have done as humans. I don’t fear death anymore. Accepting the Truth and Love about God is truly a genuine Freedom from all the confusions, sufferings, selfishness, pain, and death.

I just wanted to say, thank you, sooooo much for revealing the real Remedy for our infected life. I have a new hope and now see the world in a different perspective!

Wheinny P., University Place, WA, USA

 

Testimony 7

Ok, so last night I listened to “The Law of Liberty” and “How to Achieve Victory: Freedom, Truth and Spirtual Warfare.” These are both MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES so far! The logic is just soooooo beautiful. I had to re-listen to them a couple of times. I just want to EXPLODE! (<< we assume with joy and happiness)

N. B., Canada

 

Testimony 69

After reading your book, ‘Could It Be This Simple,’ someone was explaining Christianity in a way that made sense to me for the first time in my life. One morning, I simply prayed “I’m sorry and I love you.” As soon as I silently said that, I could literally feel God’s presence and light flood down on me from above and fill me up with love and joy. I sat there crying my eyes out, because I was so overpowered with this feeling of love and joy. It was just so incredible. I hope that more people can read this book and get a blessing from it. It’s really amazing.

Rachael H.

Testimony 10

I personally download and listen to each of Come And Reason Ministries Bible study class lessons and PDF study notes to use when teaching my class. Really appreciate the class especially when Dr. Jennings is teaching. Thank God there are persons like him doing His work and traveling to share His beliefs.

B. L.M., North Plains, OR, USA

 

Testimony 66

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative impact you’ve had on my life, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Over the years, I have been an avid listener and follower of C&R and extend my heartfelt thanks for creating the C&R mobile app. It has allowed me to immerse myself in your lessons repeatedly, enabling me to grasp the profound significance about the Character of God, Design Law, the protocols for life, the reasons behind the current chaos, and Christ’s mission to restore everything. They have deeply touched me. Having studied with various churches, I came away with the perception that God is no different from the deities of ancient Greek or Roman mythology—demanding sacrifices and taking pleasure in bloodshed. Thanks to your transformative teachings, I have experienced a profound awakening to the true nature of God and the immense power of His love. It is truly a remarkable and liberating sensation to finally grasp the truth and embrace the empowering nature of God’s laws. My self-perception has become brighter and more infused with love. My journey of growth continues on a daily basis.

Chris P., Lake Mary, FL, USA