EP040 Context or Con? How Bible Verses Get Twisted

Episode 40 of The Immutable Word explores why context matters when interpreting Scripture, showing how single verses taken out of their setting become misleading pretexts. The hosts give clear examples (e.g., 1 Timothy 5:23, Mark 16:16, Matthew 24:13, Malachi) and warn against proof-texting and private interpretation. They introduce a practical method—S.W.O.R.D. (Surrounding, Whole chapter, Overall book, Recipients, Divine design)—and a spectrum of context from immediate verses to the whole Bible, emphasizing expository study, right dividing, and careful hermeneutics for faithful understanding.