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Reading and understanding the Bible involves lots and lots of interpretation. Not just in light of the world and culture around us, but in reference to other parts of the Bible. -- John Piper
The Bible was written in several languages, embraces many literary forms, and reflects cultures very different from our own. These are important considerations for properly understanding the Bible in its context. -- Troy Perry
Learning to read the Bible in the light of the times in which it was written is critical. Reading it uncritically, without understanding the cultural and historical setting of the text, leaves us forced to accept scientific and sociological norms of the ancient Near East from 3,000 years ago. -- Adam Hamilton
The key to understanding the Bible is Jesus Christ. -- J. C. Ryle
The Bible grows more beautiful, as we grow in our understanding of it. -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Every person has their pantheon - the Bible, Hollywood, Shakespeare - their way of understanding the world. -- Ron Suskind
I do not have deep theological understanding or opinion, but I do not read the Bible as the literal word of God. -- Anne Lamott
A weak understanding of what the Bible says about sin is tied to a weak understanding of what the Bible says is achieved by the cross. -- D. A. Carson
I went from one state of life to another state of life by obeying, understanding, and applying the principles that are laid down in the Bible. -- Myles Munroe

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