“For ever, O LORD, Thy Word is settled in Heaven.” – Psalm 119:89

“Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me (Jesus).” – John 5:39

 ^“And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” – Revelation 19:10

(1) We believe the King James Version is the best and most reliable English version of the Bible translated from the best and most reliable manuscripts (Old Testament: Masoretic Text, New Testament: Textus Receptus).

(2) ALL of Holy Scripture is to be read, studied, interpreted and applied in a literal and/or contextual fashion. Namely, the conservative historical grammatical approach.

• Consider the audience being addressed in the context, the cultural customs, and the contemporary practices of the period under study.
• Consider the context of the preceding and following verses of the passage under study. Then if needed, consider and compare such context(s) against the rest of the Chapter under study, the Book or Epistle under study, and finally the Bible ultimately as a whole.
• Does the conclusion violate any other verses or clear doctrines of the Bible? If so, then the interpretation and conclusion cannot be correct.
• If the passage makes perfect sense literally, seek to make no other sense of it.
• Many of the cults and heretical slants in so-called Christianity today make a habit of “spiritualizing” Scripture in order to fit their narrative or pre-text. This is an egregious method of apparent study and the littlest amount of discernment will lead one to conclude that Bible interpretation approached in this way quickly becomes subjective or relative to the interpreter.

(3) The Lord Jesus Christ is the Word of God (John 1:1, Heb 4:12-13, Rev 19:13). Therefore, the Bible (The Word of God) necessarily points to Him in ALL things either directly or indirectly. See point #4 for added clarity.

(4) Upon diligent and honest study of the Word of God, the student will note that the Holy Scriptures point to two ultimate themes or ends:

• The eternal salvation and redemption of fallen and sinful mankind via the Lord Jesus Christ crucified, buried, and resurrected on the third day – The Gospel.
• The literal, total, and absolute physical reign of the Lord Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords on planet earth out of Zion (Jerusalem) for the specified 1000 years (Rev 20:4). This is the manifested Kingdom of Heaven ruling on earth as covenanted to King David (2 Samuel 7) and a physical demonstration of God’s open thronely triumph over satan and the power that he had over the earth via sin and as the “god of this world” prior to the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matt 4:9, 2 Cor 4:4, Rev 5:5-7).

(5) Mankind is born into this world with a sinful nature (Psalm 51:5). A natural propensity to sin as it were. Therefore, no one can be considered positionally (ie. absolutely) holy or righteous before God apart from believing the Gospel (Romans 1:16), no matter the dispensation. Furthermore, no one in the Scriptures (or all time) has ever been saved by any form of works, “living holy”, faith in something other than the Messiah, or an admixture of works and faith.

The Bible makes explicitly clear that no one does good whatsoever before God in their own efforts or attempts to be holy or get to Heaven by their behaviour (Psalm 53:1-3). That’s why since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden every sinner on earth has needed to trust in the same Saviour – the Lord Jesus Christ – to be considered positionally righteous before God. The saints of old looked forward to the Lord Jesus Christ while we in the present look back at the Lord Jesus Christ. Both peoples on either side of Calvary placed their faith in the same Messiah.

Therefore, based on these factors, any so-called righteousness we read about a person possessing in the Holy Scriptures when the context refers to their everyday moral behaviour is appealing to a practical righteousness they evidently demonstrated during the time period, and relative to the standard placed on them, or in many cases when compared to those around them (ie. Luke 1:6). Remember, God cannot consider a person righteous positionally unless the are perfect of have perfection imputed to them (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Thus, if the student is clear and faithful to assign themselves continuously without flattery in thought and attitude as a humble sinner saved by the grace of God by faith in Christ alone (like everyone else), there should be no conflating of Scripture or concluding that people were saved by differing ways throughout the various dispensations.

(6) Words and terms often need to be defined and the context and application studied thereof in the passage. It is all too important as well to identify the Hebrew or Greek word the English word was translated from in certain cases in order to assist in understanding the word’s actual definition, and thus it’s rightful application. Ie. Repent, save, salvation, etc.

(7) God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). So a clear passage, concept, or repeatedly supported doctrine should never be undermined or supplanted by one that is vague or seemingly contradictory. For example, Ephesians 2:8-9 vs. Matthew 24:13. Thus the context of the verse that appears to be troublesome must be studied in it’s immediacy and compared against the Chapter, Book, and ultimately the whole counsel of God. So in the cited case, study of both passages reveals one is talking about the eternal salvation of a sinner while the other is talking about physical salvation and survival during the coming tribulation period on earth immediately before the Second Coming of Christ in power and glory (see Matthew 24:22).

(8) No Scripture or Prophecy is of private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21). Thus, there are no hidden meanings or “code” language within Scripture that violate or contradict clear teaching or verses or doctrine otherwise. For instance, “the world” in John 3:16-17 means just that, and not secretly “the elect”. Remember, God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, Ephesians 6:9, Col 3:25, 1 Pet 1:17).

(9) Bible truth is not relative to the interpreter. This is a ploy of the devil and he has used the medium of supposedly “more accurate” modern Bible translations to this end in an effort to confuse and bewitch the masses so that souls are not being won unto salvation. When a regenerate (born-again) individual studies the Word of God with all due care and diligence, being led by the Spirit of Truth, Bible truth will be recognized as linear and consistent (John 16:13). God is not the author of confusion (1 Cor 14:33).

Does it not seem rather convenient to the reader that since the turn of the 20th century there has been an explosion of so-called “more accurate” versions of the Bible being released? And yet, in order to receive royalties for their work, each version has to be a definitive percentage different in reading than any other version in print at the time of the newest version’s release? So if each version is the Word of God how can they all contradict each other less or more – strictly speaking?

The signs of the times dear reader reveal that the Rapture is closer than it ever has been before as the tribulation period that immediately follows it is knocking at the door judging by current world events. So then is it any wonder that satan is hard at work doing his utmost to confuse and bewitch the masses so that the clear Gospel message is not preached, but instead is replaced with a multitude of accursed Gospels that can only bring damnation? Semantics is of crucial importance and the devil is literally in the details friend.

(10) The physical / spiritual nation / remnant of Israel is not the Church (comprised of Jew / Gentile as one body which was mystery in the Old Testament – see Ephesians 3), nor has there been any supplanting or replacement of it (Israel) in the counsels of Almighty God.

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15