Bible Quote by William J. Webb
““As part of our interpretive task, then, we must distinguish between kingdom values and cultural values within the biblical text. With every change in our culture we have to reevaluate our interpretation of Scripture to determine what our perspective should be. At””
About This Quote
Source Book: Biblical Interpretation, William J. Webb, 1995
Interpretation must separate timeless biblical principles from shifting cultural norms, reassessing Scripture as culture evolves.
In simple terms: Distinguish core values from cultural ones when reading the Bible.
Key Takeaway
Continuously re‑evaluate biblical meaning.
Themes
theology
culture
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- academic courses
Key Concepts
Hermeneutics
contextualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify which values are timeless?
- What cultural biases affect your reading?
A Different Perspective
Cultural change may blur lines, leading to misapplication.
