Religious Articles
by 'Dr.' Luke +

Theology 101...a biblical Journey

The files contained herein are for the most part my personal beliefs. They were compiled through extensive Bible study, commentary research, meditation, thought, and prayer.
It is not my intention to go against the prevailing theology of the Orthodox Church (or any other church for that matter) unless that view is either controversial or without sufficient scriptural support. It is believed that the files here are Biblically sound according to accepted hermeneutics.*
Indeed I challenge anyone to refute any of these views through Biblical evidence.

'Dr.' Luke +

Articles to view:

  1. Common misconceptions about faith.

  2. Salvation through faith as prescribed in Scripture - and the early Church!

  3. The story of Nicodemus and the new birth and how it involves all of us.

  4. Things to come and what to look for before Jesus returns.

  5. A Personal Testimony

  6. Articles on Faith from Newsletter

+ Dr. Luke is not a true doctor. Only one in the spirit of the first Dr. Luke, a physician who was a companion of St. Paul and the only known non Hebrew writer of Scripture - he was Greek. He penned the Gospel according to St. Luke which was named after him and also the book of The Acts of the Apostles (Which should have been named The Acts of the Holy Spirit.)

*Biblical Hermeneutics: The Science of Biblical Interpretation; which is the acceptable method of interpretation as prescribed by reputable theologians.

 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is useful for doctrine, for reproof, for correction for instruction in righteousness," 2 Tim. 3:16

It is interesting to note that one of the greatest errors in Bible interpretation occur when we pull a meaning out of context. That is, we fail, to compare what we read in one verse or passage to what is stated throughout Scripture. Nearly all cults were formed as a result of improper interpretation and someone giving a meaning to a passage to suit his own beliefs.

We are told that no single author of any book of the Bible received total revelation on any subject (see 2 Pet. 1:20). Therefore, it is most important that the following rules be observed for correct Bible interpretation and understanding:

  • Biblical text must be compared to text -- in context, or what is written in that passage as a whole.

  • Biblical text must be compared to text -- in what is written by the same author in other parts of Scripture.

  • Biblical text must be compared to text by the other writers in other writings in Scripture.

  • Biblical text must be compared to text about the subject. In short, compare Scripture with Scripture.

  • If a claim is made and we can only find one example in scripture that will support it, then it is not a justified claim.

  • Where any deviation in interpretation exists, look at the meaning of the word or words in question using a dependable source such as a Greek or Hebrew lexicon.

  • Remember, every word as used in scripture is used for a reason and God does not waste words - not one!

  • Using extra-Biblical sources are good only if they do not go against sound Biblical doctrine.

  • Lastly, read what other reputable Bible commentators have to say about that subject and compare notes.

For a more concise explanation of hermeneutics see the site:
 http://hermeneutics.kulikovskyonline.net