Yes, comparing Scripture with Scripture is essential for building true doctrine and gaining assurance of eternal destiny.
Les Feldick emphasizes that no doctrine should be built on isolated verses, as that can lead to error and false assurance. By comparing all Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, seeming contradictions fade and a solid foundation for faith emerges.
1 Corinthians 2:13 — Paul explicitly mentions comparing spiritual things with spiritual, which Les identifies as the basis for this study method.
In 1 Corinthians 2:13, the Apostle Paul states that he speaks "not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." This indicates that divine truth is revealed through a systematic comparison of spiritual matters, not through human wisdom or isolated statements. Additionally, 2 Peter 1:20-21 warns that "no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation," emphasizing that each passage must be understood in the light of the whole. This supports the principle that a single verse cannot stand alone to define doctrine. Furthermore, Romans 15:4 teaches that "whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning," showing that the entirety of Scripture is intended to instruct believers and provide hope through the comfort of the Scriptures.
Les Feldick teaches that comparing Scripture with Scripture is the best way to study the Bible because it prevents building doctrine on isolated verses. He emphasizes that this method allows the whole of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—to fit together, resolving apparent contradictions. By doing so, believers can have assurance of their eternal destiny rather than relying on scattered fragments or personal claims. Les illustrates this with an example of a young woman who based her hope of heaven on a few things she had done and a couple of verses she could partially recall. When challenged to show the biblical basis, she could not provide more than those isolated pieces. In contrast, Les presents a hope supported by verse after verse, compared together, giving a firmer foundation. Les also notes that this approach is critical because one cannot determine another person's spiritual standing by looking at them; only God can discern that. However, individuals can know their own standing by measuring themselves against the Word of God.
Les Feldick teaches that comparing Scripture with Scripture brings a person onto solid ground, providing assurance rather than uncertainty. He gives the example of a young woman who based her hope on a few deeds and partially remembered verses, which was insufficient. In contrast, the hope he presents is supported by verse after verse compared together, giving a much firmer foundation. He also references 2 Peter 1:19-21 to show that prophecy is a more sure word, and no scripture is of private interpretation.
Les Feldick warns that building doctrine on one verse here and another there can lead to any teaching, saying "you can build anything when you do that." He advocates using all Scripture to ensure it all fits together, and when studied properly, seeming contradictions fade away. This aligns with his statement that no scripture is a private interpretation.
Les Feldick stresses that we must rely on what the Book says, not what we think it says or what others claim. He advises people to search the Scriptures to see if things are so, and if they cannot find something in their Bible, they should "run from it." He points out that we will be judged by God's Word, not by denominational teachings.
Comparing Spiritual with Spiritual
Les explains that Paul teaches by comparing spiritual things with spiritual, and how this applies to our eternal destiny—grounding our hope in Scripture rather than human observation.
Trusting the King James Translation
Les demonstrates comparing Scripture with Scripture by referencing Acts 2:38, and defends the King James translators as closer to the original Greek.
Carnally Minded Is Death — What Romans 8:5-8 Really Means
Because see, there's so much of prophecy in this book that foretold events hundreds of years in advance, thousands of years in advance, and it's all come true. Everything that hasn't come true. We can already see the handwriting on the wall. It's about to, well, if that much is truth, then why can't it all be true? Well it is.
No Private Interpretation
Les teaches that no scripture is of private interpretation, so we must use all Scripture to avoid building doctrine on isolated verses.
Can Anything Separate You from God's Love? Romans 8:33-39
But we have these promises, if we'll rest on them, that God is still in total control, He's sovereign. Now we're coming into a series of verses that will probably disturb one group of people of various denominations, and that is that group of people who feel that you cannot be assured of your salvation.
Learning from All Scripture
Les highlights Romans 15:4 to show that all Scripture was written for our learning, and the miraculous fitting together of Scripture gives confidence in its truth.
Searching the Scriptures
Les encourages searching the Scriptures to verify truth, advising that if you can't find something in your Bible, you should reject it.
What Paul Teaches That You Won't Find in the Gospels
But all I tell people is, don't just scream at me and say I'm wrong until you check out the book, because hopefully this is what we're totally, totally relying on. So now what I'm going to do is take some points that Paul brings out in his epistles, and I want you to keep them in your memory bank so that when we go back to the Gospels that you realize that none of this is back there.
1 Corinthians 2:13: Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
This verse is the foundation for Les's teaching on comparing Scripture with Scripture.
2 Peter 1:20: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Peter's warning that Scripture is not to be interpreted in isolation.
Romans 15:4: For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Shows the purpose of all Scripture in giving hope and learning.
Les Feldick explains that this phrase, from 1 Corinthians 2:13, means to compare Scripture with Scripture—using the whole Bible to interpret individual passages, ensuring that doctrine is based on the full counsel of God rather than isolated verses.
Les teaches that no scripture is of private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20). Building a doctrine on isolated verses can lead to error, but comparing all Scripture from Genesis to Revelation shows that seeming contradictions fade away and the truth becomes clear.
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