Scripturelink Encyclopedia

Defining Personal interpretation

Views and perceptions of the individual person on any matter.
Personal likes, dislikes that together with societal factors, create perceptions of certain statements.
Views of peoples and individuals as to the meaning of the message of God.
Opinions that are not infallible.

Prophesy and personal interpretation
The bible clearly states that prophesy is not the realm of personal [...]

Feeney- a catholic priest who preached that those not within the visible church, couldn’t be covered in any circumstance by baptism of desire. Feeney was excommunicated after refusing to submit to the church. He died- having reconciled with the church, and , but never repented his incorrect view.
Details
His view, while supported by many quotes, disagreed [...]

 Theology- the study of God- aided- advanced, and based on God
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (Colossians 1:9) NIV (protestant- not catholic) bible 

Catholic theology
As God is almighty- [...]

Definition

Infallibility- state of being - ability to be-

 free from error in certain circumstances.
Catholic Definition

Infallibility- The ability and guidance given to the Pope, and promised to the church- by God- safeguarding all “From the Chair” decisions- so far as they relate to Doctrine and morals. Infallibility only extends as far as these statements go, and is only in [...]

Faith- the gift from God.
Belief, the act on this ability given- the act of altering one’s entire life, because of the truthful message-
As one would alter their lives, and visit the doctor often, if one had cancer- as we visit the church every Sunday and on the Holy Days when the church requires.
As one does not [...]

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LECTURE : DEI VERBUM
 
 
 

INTRODUCTION

 
Three influences:

New attitude to tradition: evolving/dynamic process.

Application of critical historical methods to the interpretation of scripture. Human factors emphasized in scripture.

Biblical movement. New attitude to scripture in large areas of the Catholic world.

REVELATION

 
God has revealed himself to humanity. How?
 

Natural revelation. God is “saying” [...]