Spiritual Theology

Spiritual Theology

Ask the Forbidden Bible Study Question

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J. A. Medders, PhD
Aug 15, 2021
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When studying or reading the Bible, I’ve heard countless people say that we shouldn’t ask, “What does this verse mean to me?” Those who forbid this question will then rail on how dangerous it is to focus on the “me.” They will say, “It doesn’t matter what it means to you. It matters what God meant, and what Paul, Peter, or Moses meant.”

I want you to ask what it means to you. It’s a necessity.

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