Scripture Twisting

[The Pollen Shed]

Scripture Twisting:

Terms:
Hermeneutics: The science and art of interpreting Scripture in which principles, set forth and agreed upon by orthodox Christians everywhere, form the necessary guidelines for all biblical interpretation.
Scripture Twisting: unacceptable methods of biblical interpretation.

Ok, so we are all guilty of incorrect hermeneutics. So, I think it's important to clarify the distinction between occasional misinterpretations and unacceptable methods (scripture twisting). We have all been guilty of the former at one time or another, but no one should be guilty of the latter.



There are 20 forms of Scripture Twisting, which cults use to interpret Scripture:
AVOID THESE!!!

1: Inaccurate Quotation - omitting words that are in a text or inserting words that are not.

2: Twisted Translation - translating incorrectly to suit particular beliefs

3: The Biblical Hook - introducing falsehood by quoting a Scripture verse to get the attention of the listener.

4: Ignoring the Immediate Context - Quoting text of Scripture without regard for context

5: Collapsing Contexts - treating two unrelated passages as if they belong together

6: Overspecification - reading into the text a meaning far more specific than the text actually confirms

7: Word Play - interpreting by wrongly giving significance to a translated word or phrase

8: Figurative Fallacy - mistaking literal language for figurative or vice-versa

9: Speculative Readings of Predictive Prophecy - interpreting predictive prophecy with unsound methods

10: Saying, but not Citing - claiming biblical support without siting texts

11: Selective Citing - using a few texts to make sweeping statements

12: Inadequate Evidence - making hasty generalizations on insufficient evidence

13: Confused Definition - redefining a common biblical or theological word

14: Ignoring Alternate Explanations - failing to consider other interpretations

15: The Obvious Fallacy - presenting questionable views as if they were clear

16: Virtue by Association - associating unorthodox views with the Bible, Bible characters and well-known Christians

17: Esoteric Interpretation - viewing the Bible as a book of secret hidden meanings that can only be spiritually discerned.

18: Supplementing Biblical Authority - adding to, or replacing the Bible's teaching with new revelations. (new prophecies, new books, etc.)

19: Rejecting Biblical Authority - denying the authority of the Bible on the basis of unbelieving presuppositions

20: World-View Confusion - failing to interpret the Bible within the broad cultural and historical framework of the book itself.



Disclaimer: I do not claim personal perfection in these regards  

[Resurrected Soul]

Yes a lot of "Christians" ( my ex boyfriend ) omitted pre-marital sex as wrong.  

[The Pollen Shed]

Resurrected Soul

Yes a lot of "Christians" ( my ex boyfriend ) omitted pre-marital sex as wrong.

Yeah, it sounds like he was ignoring 1 Cor. 7:2 (as well as Acts 15:20; 1 Cor. 5:1; 6:13,18; 2 Cor. 12:21; Gal. 5:19, etc.). One can't just do that...  

[real eyes realize]

 
Ah, this is so helpful. heart  

[Servant Reborn]

Great information! Thanks!  

[Ratsah]

A prime example of scripture twisting of the NWT of the Jehovah's Witness;  

[Hero just hero]

Too many of these really. Which is why it must be spirit led. If it is not, it would fall under 17 of the cult interpretation. As hidden messages are literally shown by the spirit. Usually a message would look like contradictions. But honestly, where is the spirit if you are appointing false idealism ot contradictions x3 ? No where. Fer shure.