All Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 English Standard Version (ESV) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Scripture is not ambiguous. At least it is not if our understanding of scripture is brought to us by the Spirit of Truth, God Himself.

2 Peter 2:1-3 English Standard Version

False Prophets and Teachers

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

The definition of ambiguous is open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. We must recognize the difference between interpretations and false heresies. Translations from ancient languages and dialects are difficult and not all scholars use the same interpretations. Most of us are not linguists and rely heavily upon trained professionals to decipher the old manuscripts.

This is why sound doctrine needs to be present in our bible studies. Those who study alone without the aid of a sounding board are in danger of imperfect understanding. Teachers and leaders of bible studies need to have been examined by church elders before they are allowed to influence the minds of those who are just now beginning to seek God.

Men will come into a church and immediately seek to be allowed to teach others. They will at times be insistent in their desire to lead. This is a red flag that others should recognize.

According to 1st Corinthians 13:5 Love does not insist on having its own way.

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