In this lesson we consider 9 ways in which we can twist the Scriptures if we are not careful in studying the Scriptures. Some thoughts borrowed from: Bob Deffinbaugh: https://bible.org/seriespage/scripture-twisters-2-peter-314-18

2. There are some things in them that are hard to
understand, which the ignorant and unstable
twist to their own destruction, as they do the
other Scriptures.
2 Peter 3:16, CB NT p. 417-418

3. There are some things in them that are hard to
understand, which the ignorant and unstable
twist to their own destruction, as they do the
other Scriptures.
2 Peter 3:16, CB NT p. 417-418

4. But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his
cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere
and pure devotion to Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3, CB NT p. 323

6. And no wonder, for even
Satan disguises himself as
an angel of light. So it is
no surprise if his
servants, also, disguise
themselves as servants of
righteousness.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15,
CB NT p. 323

7. your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure
devotion to Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3, CB NT p. 323

8. Do your best to present yourself to God as one
approved, a worker who has no need to be
ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15, CB NT p. 372-373

9. Do your best to present yourself to God as one
approved, a worker who has no need to be
ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15, CB NT p. 372-373

10. Do your best to present yourself to God as one
approved, a worker who has no need to be
ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15, CB NT p. 372-373

11. Bible Torturers!

12. Bible Torturer?
Am I a

13. Bible Torture #1
SPECULATION

14. Bible Torture #1
SPECULATION
So when the woman saw that the tree was good
for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes,
and that the tree was to be desired to make one
wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also
gave some to her husband who was with her, and
he ate.
Genesis 3:6, CB OT p. 4

15. Bible Torture #1
SPECULATION
Jehovah:
“you shall
not eat ...
surely
die”
BUT
Good for food
Eat!Delight to the eyes
Make one wise

16. Bible Torture #1
SPECULATION
Jehovah:
“singing
psalms,
hymns,
spiritual
songs”
BUT
Music sounds better
Play!Helps us sing
Feels spiritual

17. Bible Torture #2
BLENDING

18. Bible Torture #2
BLENDING
Scripture
+
Asceticism
Worship of
Angels
Visions
Regulations

19. Bible Torture #2
BLENDING

20. Bible Torture #3
IMBALANCE

21. Bible Torture #3
IMBALANCE
“For you tithe mint and dill
and cumin, and have
neglected the weightier
matters of the law: justice
and mercy and faithfulness.”
Matthew 23:23, CB NT p. 46

22. Bible Torture #3
IMBALANCE
Faith Baptism
“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved”
Mark 16:16, CB NT p. 97

23. Bible Torture #4
OVEREXTENDING

24. Bible Torture #4
OVEREXTENDING
But some men came down from Judea and
were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are
circumcised according to the custom of Moses,
you cannot be saved.”
Acts 15:1, CB NT p. 235

25. Bible Torture #4
OVEREXTENDING
I have applied all these things to myself and
Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you
may learn by us not to go beyond what is
written, that none of you may be puffed up in
favor of one against another.
1 Corinthians 4:6, CB NT p. 293

26. Bible Torture #4
OVEREXTENDING
Everyone who goes on ahead and does not
abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have
God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both
the Father and the Son.
2 John 1:9, CB NT p. 426

27. Bible Torture #4
OVEREXTENDING
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Exodus 20:8, CB OT p. 114

28. Bible Torture #5
ACCOMMODATION

29. Bible Torture #5
ACCOMMODATION
I do not permit a woman to teach or to
exercise authority over a man; rather,
she is to remain quiet.
1 Timothy 2:12, CB NT p. 365

30. Bible Torture #5
ACCOMMODATION
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will
not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be
deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor
idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice
homosexuality,
1 Corinthians 6:9, CB NT p. 365

31. Bible Torture #5
ACCOMMODATION
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will
not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be
deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor
idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice
homosexuality,
1 Corinthians 6:9, CB NT p. 365

32. Bible Torture #6
ISOLATION

33. Bible Torture #6
ISOLATION
for I did not shrink from declaring to you the
whole counsel of God.
Acts 20:27, CB NT p. 247

34. Bible Torture #6
ISOLATION
Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth
about anything they ask, it will be done for
them by my Father in heaven. For where two or
three are gathered in my name, there am I
among them.”
Matthew 18:19-20, CB NT p. 35

35. Bible Torture #6
ISOLATION
You ask and do not receive, because you ask
wrongly, to spend it on your passions.
James 4:3, CB NT p. 404

36. Bible Torture #7
PROOF-TEXTING

37. Bible Torture #7
PROOF-TEXTING
“If you are the Son
of God, throw yourself
down, for it is written, “‘He
will command his angels
concerning you,’ and “‘On
their hands they will bear you
up, lest you strike your foot
against a stone.’”
Matthew 4:6, CB NT p. 5

38. Bible Torture #7
PROOF-TEXTING
Jesus said to
him, “Again it is
written, ‘You shall not
put the Lord your God
to the test.’”
Matthew 4:7,
CB NT p. 5

39. Bible Torture #7
PROOF-TEXTING
saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your
praise.”
Hebrews 2:12, CB NT p. 383

40. Bible Torture #8
FIXATION

41. Bible Torture #8
FIXATION
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!
For you clean the outside of the cup and the
plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-
indulgence.
Matthew 23:25, CB NT p. 46

42. Bible Torture #8
FIXATION
I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole
heart; I will recount all of your wonderful
deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing
praise to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:1-2, CB OT p. 841

43. Bible Torture #9
RELATIVISM

44. Bible Torture #9
RELATIVISM
So they feared Jehovah but also served their
own gods, after the manner of the nations from
among whom they had been carried away.
2 Kings 17:33, CB OT p. 600

45. Bible Torture #9
RELATIVISM
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever
abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears
much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing.
John 15:5, CB NT p. 193

46. Bible Torture #9
RELATIVISM
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.
John 14:6, CB NT p. 192

47. Bible Torture #9
RELATIVISM
And there is salvation in no one else, for there
is no other name under heaven given among
men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12, CB NT p. 213

48. Bible Torture #9
RELATIVISM
If you keep my commandments, you will abide
in my love, just as I have kept my Father's
commandments and abide in his love.
John 15:10, CB NT p. 193

49. Do your best to present yourself to God as one
approved, a worker who has no need to be
ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15, CB NT p. 372-373

50. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both
now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18, CB NT p. 418

51. Will today be the day
you decide
to go to
heaven?

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54. Understanding the Will of God
#07
Twisting the Scriptures
2 Peter 3:16
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
8 September, 2013
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: In this lesson we consider 9 ways in which we can twist the Scriptures if we are not careful in studying
the Scriptures.
Some thoughts borrowed from: Bob Deffinbaugh: https://bible.org/seriespage/scripture-twisters-2-peter-314-18
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
"Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway
Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”

55. Will today be the day
you decide
to go to
heaven?