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Webster defines proof-texting as taking isolated quotes (ie: a text) and establishing a position that may not be the author’s original intent. About a year ago I was teaching Saturation Bible Study to the teens at my church. To illustrate proof-texting I said, “Here, let me randomly flip open the Bible, read a passage, and give you its ...

Then begin drawing conclusions from that broad base of research—instead of proof-texting favorite verses—so you don’t miss anything. The exercise takes a little time, but it can be a lot of fun and the results are very satisfying. Doctrines begin to unfold before your eyes, giving you a solid biblical understanding on any issue. ...

Catholics have the privilege of living a faith consistent with the WHOLE Bible, i.e. we don't "proof-text." There are a number of Christian churches out there, as well as non-believers, who hone in on one verse in particular to the detriment of all others. This is called "proof-texting," or is at least the dark underbelly of proof-texting.

Proof texting can easily lead to wrong conclusions regarding what is the truth of God. An argument or doctrinal stand that relies heavily on proof passages is ultimately considered weak. In fact, those who preach and teach others based on such special passages in Scripture are generally viewed negatively by true Biblical scholars and those who ...

egesis.1 We believe that a revived and renewed practice of proof-texting may well serve as a sign of lively interaction between biblical commentary and Christian doctrine.2 Two preliminary matters should be considered. Insofar as we discuss “proof-texting” or “proof texts,” we employ a term in need of de4nition. Tradition-

This is the brilliance of Dr Bergsma’s aphorism. Any (biblical) text, without a (its historical, grammatical, canonical, and literary) context, is a pretext (an opportunity falsely taken) for a proof-text (a text abused by a preacher or Bible study leader to make a point that is not actually being made by the text itself).

The Problem with Proof-Texting the Bible. with Boo Scott. Wes McAdams. Jan 29, 2025. 17. Share this post. Copy link. Facebook. Email. Notes. More. 2. Share. Transcript. This episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast is part of our, “How to Be a Better Bible Student” series. Today’s episode addresses the issue of proof-texting.

They do a helpful job of avoiding the pitfalls of proof-texting and are sensitive to the genuine critiques of the practice. Systematic theologians can’t always avoid proof-texting, but that ...

The second type of proof-texting, and the one that concerns our present purpose, comes from those who neglect the implications of inspiration, focusing on the author at hand. In other words, it can be committed by exegetes focused only on the authorial intent of the immediate text. This proof-text fallacy essentially takes one portion of ...

In the latest issue of of JETS—the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 54.3 (September 2011) 589-606—Michael Allen (of Knox Theological Seminary) and Scott Swain (of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando) offer a helpful defense of (good) proof-texting. Here is their opening: Proof-texting has been maligned as of late, charged in the court of theological inquiry. Many biblical ...

But in one's interpretation of a text, the genre and context should never be ignored. As the saying goes, "a text without a context is a pretext for a proof text." Resources. David Kelsey, The Uses of Scripture in Recent Theology (Fortress, 1975), reissued as Proving Doctrine (Trinity, 1999) J. Reese, "Pitfalls of Proof-Texting."

The problem with accusing someone of “proof-texting” is that you have to assume that the individual using a certain text has never studied out the context in which the verse(s) appears. My point is that two people can quote the same passage: One can be proof texting and the other can be stating quite clearly the main punch line of a larger ...

Critics commonly make the mistake of "proof-texting," that is, considering a text as "proof" of a biblical truth without taking context and other passages into consideration. Plucking this verse alone out of Psalm 139 and giving it ultimate credence would be proof-texting at its worst. In this case, as in many cases of supposed contradictions ...

The proof text method of biblical interpretation has a long and varied history that reaches back to biblical times and before. One well-known key text that was applied by first Christians to Jesus’ life is Hosea 11:1, “Out of Egypt have I called my son” (Matthew 2:15). It is unlikely that the first readers of the text understood the ...

Learn why proof-texting, or cherry-picking verses, can lead to misinterpretation and even harmful beliefs. This blog post explores the dangers of this practice and offers practical tips for reading Scripture with integrity. Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of proof-texting and develop a deeper understanding of God's Word.

If we're proof texting verses where the author's intent doesn't actually support our point, then we're missing the point. Share on X Not Every Decision or Statement Needs a Proof Text. Most of the time when we end up proof texting a verse or passage apart from its context or authorial intent, it isn’t because we’re trying to do anything ...

Question: What is “proof-texting” and a “proof text”? Are these positive or negative terms (i.e., when we use them to describe ministry of the Word of God)? The term “proof text” has an underlying positive meaning (but some negative connotations), while the activity of “proof-texting” carries mostly negative connotations.

What About Proof Texting? Many denominational believers, and even some Christians, have a problem with what is commonly called "proof texting." That is the practice of proving a particular doctrine with a Bible text.This practice is not without a multitude of precedence in the Bible. Jesus constantly "proof texted."

Proof-texting is not like other sins because it defiles scripture by turning what God meant for good into a weapon of mass destruction. By stripping verses of all context and refusing to acknowledge the role of interpretation, proof-texting twists scripture in order to sanctify oppression and abuse, exclusion and marginalization. ...