January 21, 2012 – 2 Peter 1 - 2:10

I have never heard anyone have an interpretation about 1:20 and how that gels with the idea that we are all free to interpret the Bible ourselves. It says that “there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation”. That begs the question as to how are we suppose to interpret the Bible. There must be some way or source that interprets the scripture so that it can be understood and followed. That source and authority would be the Church. What does it say will happen if personal interpretation is allowed. It will lead to destructive heresies that many will follow. CHECK. Because of this, the way of truth will be reviled. CHECK. The Christian brotherhood is a divided house and becomes more and more divided as different denominations split off based on one person or a groups personal interpretation of the Scripture divides them. This split of Christianity takes away its ability to be a united guide to the world. There must be a proper authority to give a truthful and accurate interpretation of the Scriptures for Gods followers. Any other notion leads only to division and collapse and does not make rational sense. We are allowed and encouraged to study the scriptures and reflect on them and allow them to influence our life, but we must do so with a guide.