Denton Elliott
Puritan Board Freshman
I wanted to start a list of what people thought were the 10 most common exegetical mistakes. That is, the 10 most often mis-interpreted scripture quotes/usages. I will start the list with several I am thinking of...
1) Matthew 18:20
For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.
2) Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
3) Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
4) Revelation 3:15-17
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
5) Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
6) 2 Opinions 2:1-2
You have a god-shaped whole in your heart. So just ask Jesus into your heart.
1) Matthew 18:20
For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.
2) Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
3) Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
4) Revelation 3:15-17
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
5) Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
6) 2 Opinions 2:1-2
You have a god-shaped whole in your heart. So just ask Jesus into your heart.