Ever have a discussion with someone who is politically liberal about the US Constitution? Have you ever had someone tell you that :"the separation of Church and State" is guaranteed by our Constitution? Well, you know that they are taking Jefferson's words from his letter to the Danbury Baptists out of context, and actually saying he said something which in reality is actually the exact opposite of Jefferson's intended meaning. You Constitutionalist Patriots out there understand exactly what I am saying. You know that a true Historian has to go back to the original historical and cultural context and worldview of the late 18th century to understand the actual meaning of our Constitution, and how it is to be interpreted correctly. It cannot be correctly applied using early 21st century thought processes and cultural viewpoints that are being propagated by the self described ruling intelligensia of today, far removed from the culture, worldview and moral norms of the 1780's.
So,what does that have to do with the Bible, you ask? Everything! If today's citizens, only 2 centuries removed from our Nation's founding, in general have such a hard time understanding the original meaning and intent of the US Constitution, how much more is it difficult for today's Christians to understand the true original intent of the Holy Scriptures written from 3500 to 2000 years ago! You cannot attempt to understand the 1st century writings from a 21st century Western mindset based upon Greek thought processes. You must study and attempt to immerse yourself in 1st century Middle Eastern Hebrew thought processes. Otherwise, you end up like the political liberals of today, quoting scriptures out of context and giving meaning to these scriptures which at times has a meaning exactly the opposite of what is supposed. Ever run across scriptures that seem to contradict from a 21st century Christian interpretation standpoint? Well, the Scripture itself says that it cannot contradict. How is it that the Apostolic Writings say that sin is violation of the Torah, yet so many interpret Paul to say that Torah was "nailed to the cross"? If so, then there can be no more sin if the Torah is no more. And what about Yeshua in Mathew 5:17 - 20? I hope you think about any seeming contradictions in the Bible and realize that it cannot be so. Then take the time to find out the "original intent" so as to clear up these seeming discrepancies. YHWH told us we would find Him if we search for Him with all our heart. I hope you take this time. You will be blessed!!!
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