INNOVATION IN BIBLE INTERPRETATION IS A NO-NO
By Akin Ojumu Scripture is sacred. It is the reason we call it the Holy Bible. We must endeavor, at all times, to keep it holy and pure, and not defile it with strange fire of the imaginations and lofty opinions that proceed from the human mind. 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.” Innovation in the interpretation of Scripture is totally forbidden by God. Using creative and human ingenuity to discover the meaning of Bible texts is prohibited. It is a grievous sin to take the Word of God, twist and distort it, just so to make it fit our lived experiences. What the Bible commands is that we fit our daily realities within the boundaries of God’s Word. 2 Peter 1: 20-21 “Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by ...