46: Scriptural Misconceptions

Shawn and James turn from logical fallacies to biblical misconceptions and misinterpretations. Before looking at specific passages, they lay some groundwork: what is exegesis, what is hermeneutics, and why do those concepts matter for ordinary Bible readers? They talk about the distance between us and the world of Scripture—different languages, cultures, and ways of thinking—and how that affects the way we read our Bibles. Along the way they discuss the difference between asking, “What does this passage mean?” and, “How should we interpret and apply this today?”, and they begin to set up some common misunderstandings starting with John 14:2. What are some biblical misconceptions you’ve heard or maybe believed yourself? How do you try to read Scripture carefully in its own context? We’d love to hear from you. [email protected] Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/the-most-misused-verses-in-the-bible/ https://lifebeautifulmagazine.com/faith/11-common-biblical-misunderstandings