Today we begin 2 Samuel Chapter Seven.
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I’ll never get along with modern Bible scholars.
Why?
Because most of them hold to what’s called the “literary school of Biblical interpretation.”
I know that sounds like a bunch of academic mumbo jumbo.
So lemme break it down for you nice and simple.
Most academics who teach theology at our higher learning institutions are “faithless.”
Or perhaps it would be better to describe them as “soul-less.”
I’m talking about scholars and professors who teach at esteemed institutions such as Yale Divinity School or Harvard Divinity School…
They completely deny that any miraculous element at all exists in the Scriptures.
Do they have any evidence for their ungodly assertions?
Nope.
Nothing!
Zilch!
If one of the prophets like Isaiah or Jeremiah said something that came true decades or centuries later, they claim it was fraudulent.
They’ll deny these prophetic oracles by saying another homie came along after the events and doctored up the text to make it seem like the prophecy was real.
As far as they’re concerned, all so-called prophecies in the Scripture result from clever editing, not divine truth.
Ya feel me?
Again, they have no proof of their assertions!
None whatsoever!
You’d be amazed at how academic consensus is achieved among these folks.
They all just sit around a huge conference table while smoking their PhD pipes and then willy-nilly decide certain parts of Scripture are outright lies.
Now why do I bring this up?
Well, Chapter 7 of 2nd Samuel is one of those chapters in particular that’s attacked by these scholars.
Entire books have been written denouncing the truthfulness of this chapter!
They claim it’s a fake or a later addition, slipped in long after the Babylonian exile.
They’ll reference some mysterious ancient writer (or a group of writers) who they call a “Deuteronomist.”
Apparently, this “Deuteronomist” edited or rewrote parts of the Bible to fit their preconceived notions.
Mind you, to these scholars, this “Deuteronomist” idea ain’t just a theory.
It’s considered an indisputable fact.
So what’s the takeaway to be had from all of this?
Well, first of all, just be aware that 2 Samuel Chapter 7 is one of those chapters that scholars and professors love to attack.
Second, don’t join them in their ridiculous criticism of this chapter.
To them, the Holy Scriptures are just another form of ancient literature to be picked apart as they please.
If they decide there are certain things an ancient Biblical writer could not have known, they throw it out as fraudulent.
Or if they determine an ancient writer wouldn’t have used a certain word or writing style, they conclude someone must have changed the text.
So, I’m NOT going to be taking that Godless approach.
To me, all Scripture is…
“God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
See ya all next time.
Completely agree. Faced constantly with liberal vicars who don’t believe the Word of God. So I preach the truth all the time. We’re throwing the baby out with the bath water and this is what is so wrong with the world today. Thank you for all that you do. A little bit of light in the darkness!!
Thank you for the kind words, Veronica. Totally agree. As I mentioned in my reply to Steven Bruck, it would be wise to remember how God’s Word was handed down at Sinai: Equally to everyone regardless of race, age, gender, etcetera.
Given the way these Ivy League schools are supporting anti-Israel activities, it shouldn’t be surprising to know they are teaching secular lies about the Bible.
I read and study the Bible every day, but I will never be a “scholar” because I believe that scholars have to know every single, individual, minute detail about the Bible, solely to establish themselves as “experts”. The problem is when you see things on a micro-level, you no longer can see the big picture.
In other words, they are so focused on the trees, they no longer can see the forest.
I don’t need to know exactly where to find what I am saying is in the Bible, only to know that it is in there. They can always look it up if someone wants to validate what I say to be accurate (which is what everyone should do, no matter who is teaching.)
Well said, Steven. Remember, at Sinai, the Torah was handed down equally to everyone. No pontificating whatsoever!