Episode 35 - Hermeneutics Series: Episode 1 - Philippians 4:13
Can you really do ALL things? Philippians 4:13 is one of the most popular Bible verses, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood verses in Scripture. Welcome to our new season at Imposing Grandeur Radio, where we move beyond the Instagram bio and discuss the most famous verses through their proper hermeneutical lens. Listen and learn with us!
Timeline:
Intro 0:00
About The New Series 2:02
Hermeneutics in Action 7:45
What is the context? 10:59
Who is speaking and who are they speaking to? 13:15
Applications: 15:50
Outro 24:58
Scripture References:
Philippians 4:13
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16,17
2 Peter 1:21
Genesis 3
Philippians 1:7
Isaiah 55:9
Ways We Hope This Series is Helpful:
Debunking the most common verses taken out of context.
Equipping you to properly read and apply Scripture to your life.
To arm you with a defense for when these verses are misused so that you can lovingly correct and educate others.
Quotes:
"Hermeneutics is simply a fancy word for reading and understanding Scripture." -Alexa
"When reading Scripture we do not do it with blind eyes; we read with eyes made new." -Annie
"Contrary to what some may think, the Bible is not full of separate one-verse inspirational quotes...they are verses with context which is something we must consider." -Alexa
"This verse should give you hope. This verse is not for those who finished a marathon, who have achieved a dream, or chasing a destiny....this is a verse for those who are broken. This is for those who have no strength of their own and no resources to rely on.....so this verse written by someone in a dark circumstance should be a light to us applicationally when we walk through tough seasons." -Alexa
"Our circumstances will change... but the point of this verse is that God doesn't. His power and presence in difficult circumstances is what enables us to have strength and contentment." -Alexa
"A simple gauge to determine if someone or you are reading a verse out of context is to ask yourself 'Does this elevate man above God?'"
"The greatest thing is finding Christ in your suffering." -Joni Eareckson Tada
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen."
- 2 Peter 3:18
