How do you know for sure that your interpretation of the bible is the right one?

Answer 1

You dont. Every religion has their own interpretation. No one really knows. After all, it was written by man......

Answer 2

Good question, there is only one correct meaning of any particular verse but there can be manifold applications. If your interpretation goes against the mainstream established by years of careful scholarship it is probably the incorrect interpretation. Right or wrong, one of the reasons that the RC church was so vehemently against the Bible's reproduction was that it would facilitate mis-interpretation. One must be careful to do their research well.

Answer 3

It all depends upon the passage. Some passages are difficult to interpret and so I just consider the various interpretations and have reasons for which one I think is correct. But since I'm not Jesus I am open to other interpretations that don't conflict with other passages in the Bible.

Answer 4

I don't think that anyone really knows for sure. That's why you pray and ask God to reveal his message to you before you begin to read it. The Bible can be very confusing at times and hard to interpret on your own. Just have faith in what you believe in.

Answer 5

Because I have what seem to me to be good reasons to interpret it the way I do. Nobody ever had an opinion he thought was wrong. If he thought his own opinion was wrong, then it wouldn't really be his opinion. So everybody thinks their interpretation of the Bible is the right one. To not think so is irrational.

Answer 6

Start with the KJV, get some study guides, talk to your pastor. I study 4 different books on a daily basis. Or you could ask if your interpretation is the right one here on Answers, just filter through the jokesters. Someone will try to help you.

Answer 7

It's within your own heart and how you interpret it that matters. However, any questions, I would go to a family paster, minister, etc... They can always shed some light and clarity on many of the passages. Joining a bible study group may be good too, get other's insight as well.

Answer 8

That takes a very sincere person who actually understand pure spiritual knowledge. I understand the Gospel of The Nazirenes to be the original New Testament before king Constantine changed the Bible in 324 AD. He had most of everything omitted to do with karma, reincarnation, vegetarianism, and no one goes to hell eternally. He forgot a few verses on these topics but people try to squint their eyes and over look them or try to justify them. Please if you are a sincere seeker of the True teachings of Jesus then read His Original teachings. They where hidden by the original followers of Jesus (The Essenes) they where an ancient sect of Judaism which Jesus actually followed. They had to go into hiding because the Government was killing the True followers of Jesus. They also Hid his teachings because they where burning them. It was easy to do back then because women didn't read and only the higher ups in the church and Government had copies. google gospelofthenazirenes.com It will bring you to higher level of love of Jesus- it did for me. One must understand karma, reincarnation and no one goes to hell eternally to understand the unlimited love and mercy of God.

Answer 9

I only have one interpretation.. I pray for wisdom and understanding before reading His Word..

Answer 10

With 150 major religions and only a 0.6% chance of having the one true religion I don't think interpretations would even matter.