Staying on the Line

Defined

Commitments and methods

Staying on the line: A commitment to say what the Holy Spirit has said through the inspiration of the authors of Scripture

Interpretation and application

We match the text in purpose and tone

Encouragement

Warning

Instruction

Invitation

Pleading

We must not say more. We must not say less.

Examples of both

Presumption of meaning

Over-contextualization (pulpit ambulance-chasing)

Legalism

Systematic/biblical theology

Fear of man/criticism

Proof texting

Spiritualizing/allegorizing

General incompetence

Defended – Examples of failure in Scripture

Mk 7:1-13

How did the Pharisees go above or below the line?

Gen 3:1-7

How did Satan relate to the line?

How did Eve relate to the line?

Rev 22:18-19

What does John have to say about the line?

What is the cost of going off the line?

Neuters the text

Deceives

Illustrated

Jer 29:11

How have you heard this verse interpreted off the line?