When Christians Say "Perfect Understanding," do they really mean " I have not a clue what the texts say!"

Question

Is it also what they say whenever their text has ridiculous conflicts and errors that they deny instead of accounting for?

Answer 1

I guess so. We truly need a "Christian Slang Language 101".

Answer 2

Firstly, what "ridiculous conflicts and errors" are you referring to? I am a Christian of several decades and haven't found any that couldn't be answered reasonbly if you actually look into it.

It is true that Christians may have some understanding, but not grasp the full implication of a given passage of Scripture. This was the case with the Apostles as well. Jesus often said things that confused them until He pointed out the meaning. The meaning was not something bizarre or incomprehensible, it only had to be understood in context. Unless you think every Christian is Bible scholar, why would you expect that they could answer for every single bit of God's revelation to man? It's a process, and we're all learning. That is why there are pastors and teachers, and even they are only making it their life's work to find the answers to aid the rest of the church along the path.

I have heard that phrase, "perfect understanding" from the lips of cults however. It is often used when the cult changes its mind on something or they have to explain their own failed prophecies. They start saying they have "new light" and that before they didn't have "perfect understanding." Jehovah's Witnesses are big on this.

Answer 3

They may mean that, yes. (Though I'm not sure what the context of that statement was, so I can't say for certain)

If you meet someone who tells you something about "Perfect Understanding" (No clue what that means either), then go find someone else more knowledgable and ask them! And, eventually, you may find a question that people won't be able to give you a satisfactory answer for.

But truth be told, no what people think about the accuracy of the Bible, or the "conflicts" contained therein, it all comes down to faith. You either believe or you don't. You can read the bible through and through, but unless you believe it, it's nothing more than just a book of history and philosophy. A book to be torn apart and criticized by those of "greater minds." But the only way to find out for certain whether or not the Bible is true is walking through deaths door. Of course, by then it would already be to late for you, wouldn't it?

Answer 4

They understand that they don't understand Perfectly.. I am not defending either side but, the books were written by man. So I expect contradictions. Is it still a good guide? I believe it is. "A Guide"! If it was suppost to be so perfect God would of wrote it Her? OOps I mean himself. Dispite the debates I believe in the existence of greater power. Lighting is greater than I, nature can survive better than I, the worlds design is greater than I, Logically to me, it was not created by man and I was not an APE. So what is left? Creation. Am I a good christian who defends it. No sometimes I do not even try, other times I feel so close to God I just feel like there is something there. Other times I believe I am talking to myself reasoning out my own dilema's. My best friend is Atheist and makes good points. But sometimes I make him go Hmmm?

I can not believe I gave this answer so much time since these debates are really quite un-neccessary. There is better things to do than bash each others beliefs for or against.

Answer 5

Just to make sure I understand, you're suspicious that your husband text his female co-worker at 12:30 AM to tell her the room number he was staying at while he was away on a trip? Is that right? He's back now, and you raided his phone for info? And did she ever text him at all saying anything suspicious. Like you said, he's never given you reason to worry before. Mabey this is a fluke. 220 may have been his room number even. Maybe he hosted an after hours get together for several of his co-workers in his room. Or maybe she needed his room number for work reasons. Their may be nothing to worry about at all. Not to seem dismal, but if he did cheat and it was a "one time fling" they had, you'll probably never know for sure. Not unless he straight up tells you. I'll doubt you'll really ever gather enough info on your own to deduce whether or not something happened without your husband finding out that you're snooping. Personally, I would do more local research if you're that concerned. It seems like you're at a dead-end here with this situation. If you're already down with searching his phone, I guess you could continue down that route. If you were really sneaky, you could text her something from his phone that could be ambigiously flirty, like "what are you doing later?" or a wink-face. If she responds with something really flirty, you'll have another tip-off. If she responds with a "WTF?" then you can probably assume that it's uncommon for her to hear from him. You have to be really sneaky about that one though. As for myself, I would try to brush it off. If he's not given you reason for concern before, then you may just be blowing things out of proportion. I would at least roll with it until I had more of a reason to suspect cheating than an ambigious text message.

Answer 6

The bible says that some are always reading the bible but never coming to an accurate knowledge. It means that they read and read but all it is is words to them. They don't apply it in every day life.

None of us can have a perfect understanding because we are not perfect. We try the best we can, and while we understand parts already we learn more every time we study.

Answer 7

Let me answer in the same vane:

When "atheists" say, "There's no proof", do they really mean, "my mind is just to small for such a large concept"? That is also what they say whenever THEIR beliefs (even when they are entirely unsupported or espoused for the purpose of being merely juvenile and antagonistic) may differ from someone elses.

Answer 8

Do you mean all Christians, or some Christians? I am sure that some do not understand the scriptures. I certainly don't understand them all, and I am a Christian. I love to learn what the scriptures mean and study to that end, but I know enough to know that I am saved, a born again Christian. I highly recommend it.

Answer 9

no, what I say I mean.

what errors? if I see to different accounts it seems to highlight our current situation: many churches one Lord, but we can all work together. if I see a 'mistake' I see a lesson: God isn't as concerned about the little mistakes you make, but whether you have a pure heart.

anything in the Bible can be justified with the right thinking.

Answer 10

Tell me about these ridiculous conflicts and errors you speak of [E-mail me]