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==The Prerequisite for Understanding the Bible== | ==The Prerequisite for Understanding the Bible== | ||
The teachings of the Bible revealed by the Root of David cannot be understood by just anyone. To receive this understanding, one must keep the [[The New Covenant Passover|New Covenant Passover]] and be cleansed by the blood of [[Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A7-20&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:7–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> When a person is purified through the blood of the Passover Lamb, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A53-56&version=NIV |title=John 6:53–56 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> With the presence of the Holy Spirit, they are given the wisdom to comprehend the Bible, which | The teachings of the Bible revealed by the Root of David cannot be understood by just anyone. To receive this understanding, one must keep the [[The New Covenant Passover|New Covenant Passover]] and be cleansed by the blood of [[Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A7-20&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:7–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> When a person is purified through the blood of the Passover Lamb, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A53-56&version=NIV |title=John 6:53–56 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> With the presence of the Holy Spirit, they are given the wisdom to comprehend the Bible, which contains the will and word of God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A7-10&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 2:7–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
{{quote5 |내용= In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1%3A7-9&version=NIV Ephesians 1:7–9]}} | {{quote5 |내용= In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1%3A7-9&version=NIV Ephesians 1:7–9]}} | ||
While some receive wisdom and come to understand God’s word, the Bible also speaks of the wicked—those who are unable to understand it at all.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+12%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Daniel 12:9–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> According to the Bible, the wicked are those who forsake God’s commandments and instead follow commandments of men.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+13%3A17&version=NIV |title=Nehemiah 13:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+29%3A13-14&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 29:13–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Since the Bible was written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, only those who receive the true Christ and keep God’s commandments can understand it through the Holy Spirit’s guidance. | While some receive wisdom and come to understand God’s word, the Bible also speaks of the wicked—those who are unable to understand it at all.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+12%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Daniel 12:9–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> According to the Bible, the wicked are those who forsake God’s commandments and instead follow the commandments of men.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+13%3A17&version=NIV |title=Nehemiah 13:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+29%3A13-14&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 29:13–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Since the Bible was written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, only those who receive the true Christ and keep God’s commandments can understand it through the Holy Spirit’s guidance. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||