Lighthouse Keeper

I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. (1 John 2:26)

Everyone is obsessed with “context”. Don’t get me wrong. I think it’s useful but getting into an academic discussion around the historical sociology of ancient Greece before you can have confidence that God is speaking to you through Scripture just creates obstacles to the cross. 

The Bible is for everyone of all abilities.

Central to the Reformation is Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) and it seems fashionable to add a whole lot of somewhat made-up historical context to the Word of God. 

God can move on one word. He can guide you in the way that you should go (Psalm 32:8) and keep you from stumbling. Don’t ever feel that you don’t have enough Bible knowledge to spend time with God in the living Word. I’m a book learner with a Masters degree and I’m continually humbled by Scripture. Every day I find things in the Bible I’ve never seen before or have zero understanding of. It’s the pilgrimage of a lifetime to gain knowledge of the Word and wherever you start is perfectly fine. Just start and God will speak to you because “my sheep know my voice” (John 10:27) and Jesus delights in revealing the things of the Kingdom to you (Luke 12:32). 

Invest in a readable, modern language translation of the whole Bible and pray for the Spirit to teach you. 

Hopefully we don’t need to go through another Reformation.