Appear Quote by Tim LaHaye
“What Jerry has done, in a masterful way, is go through and select portions of the Scripture and put words in Jesus' mouth that are legitimate because they already appear in the Bible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Deception, Tim LaHaye, 1998
Selective quoting can make scripture appear to support ideas not originally intended.
In simple terms: Picking verses can mislead.
Key Takeaway
Check context before accepting claims.
Themes
interpretation
religion
misinformation
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- theology debates
- public speaking
- media literacy
Key Concepts
contextual analysis
exegesis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we verify scriptural claims?
- What responsibilities do scholars have?
A Different Perspective
Context can be manipulated.
