All references to the Bible in support of a theological position involve interpretations, as the egregious use and open abuse of biblical quotations in cultic movements show. Listing a reference does not necessarily mean that one’s interpretation of it is faithful to the biblical meaning. After hearing a Bible study or sermon on a controversial theme, a listener may say, “But that is just your interpretation!” And after listening to the critic, the speaker may reply, “And that is just your interpretation!”
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