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The exposition made of any verse must be in agreement with the Analogy of Faith

Arthur PinkThe exposition made of any verse in Holy Writ must be in entire agreement with the Analogy of Faith, or that system of truth which God has made known unto His people. That, of course, calls for a comprehensive knowledge of the contents of the Bible—sure proof that no novice qualified to preach to or attempt to teach others. Such comprehensive knowledge can be obtained only by a systematic and constant reading of the Word itself—and only then is any man fitted to weigh the writings of others! Since all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, there are no contradictions therein; thus it obviously follows that any explanation given of a passage which clashes with the plain teaching of other verses is manifestly erroneous. In order for any interpretation to be valid, it must be in perfect keeping with the scheme of Divine Truth. One part of the Truth is mutually related to and dependent upon others, and therefore there is full accord between them. As Bengel said of the books of Scripture, “They indicate together one beautiful, harmonious and gloriously connected system of Truth.”

Arthur W. Pink-Interpretation of the Scriptures

  1. May 12, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for this. There are many reformed today who reject this obvious truth.

  2. May 12, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Reblogged this on My Delight and My Counsellors.

  3. May 12, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Thanks for the reblog.

  1. May 12, 2015 at 8:59 am

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