Bible Discussion Thread

When a group gets to study Bible Truth but one of the guidelines is no personal opinion? Is that not taking away the freedom that God gave us? The freedom to question and form an opinion on the different answers to help us see the truth.

No prophecy of scripture is of any Private interpretation 2 Peter Chapter 2 I think

I think, MawMaw Lady, that those specific guideline to 'offer no personal opinions', are to direct people within that study group to ensure that their views are presented with Scriptural backing. Now, some may do so yet misunderstand or misuse the Scriptures, thereby bringing in erroneous beliefs. The study leader would be trying to ensure that there isn't just a barrage of various thoughts & opinions that may be founded on personal beliefs or wishes; but that if some aspect of theology or doctrine is being considered, then to be faithful in studying it, one must, as fully as one can, refer to all the associated Scriptures that lend support to it. So one's freedom to give his/her opinion is always there, but is that opinion truthful, faithful & useful to God's Word and to those in the study group? This is why the study leader really needs to be well grounded in God's Word as also being a competent facilitator to keep the study in focus & orderly.

Even here on these pages, if you read the discussions presented, you will easily find that there are comments made that are at variance to what you believe, or even what the Bible teaches. Since we're not a study group, the Site's moderators no doubt allow us much latitude on biblical matters, yet nevertheless, understanding Truth & upholding it are what matters, when often one's opinions can actually contradict Truth. And yes, when a part of a study isn't clear to someone, then there should be occasions where questions can be asked for clarification.