Yes—true doctrine must be built from the whole Bible because it has to fit from cover to cover.
Les Feldick teaches that a doctrine only stands when it fits all of Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation. He warns that picking out a verse here and a verse there lets people build almost anything, but comparing Scripture with Scripture from Genesis through Revelation puts the believer on solid rock.
2 Timothy 3:16 — This verse declares that all Scripture is inspired and profitable, not just selected passages, which underlies Les's use of the whole Bible.
2 Peter 1:20 — Peter's statement that no Scripture is a private interpretation is the basis for Les's warning against building doctrine from isolated verses.
The Bible itself reveals that all of Scripture is inspired and profitable. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that 'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.' Since all Scripture is inspired, it is all to be used, not just selected portions. Peter likewise tells his readers that 'no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation' (2 Peter 1:20), and explains why: 'For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost' (2 Peter 1:21). Scripture itself thus directs the reader to the whole of the inspired Word rather than to any isolated verse.
Les Feldick consistently teaches that a doctrine that is true to the Word of God must fit from cover to cover. He says, 'We have absolutely no options that we can pick and choose.' He uses the whole Scripture, Genesis through Revelation, rather than isolating Paul's letters, while noting that Paul's epistles uniquely contain the doctrines of grace.
Les tells people not to build a teaching from a verse here and a verse there, because you can build almost anything that way. Peter teaches that no Scripture is a private interpretation, so Les says the best and safest way to study is to compare Scripture with Scripture from Genesis through Revelation. When a reader does this, apparent contradictions fade and the whole Word fits together.
Les is clear that, although he is a proponent of Paul as the apostle of the Gentiles and although Paul's writings uniquely reveal the doctrines of grace, he does not isolate Paul's letters. He uses the whole Scripture, Genesis through Revelation. The Old Testament and Gospels are like the root, stem, and leaves; Paul's epistles are the bloom. All parts are necessary to show the full beauty of God's program for salvation.
Les says that any teaching that fails to fit the rest of Scripture leaves you on shaky ground, because true doctrine must fit from cover to cover. He teaches the whole scope of Scripture, not bits and pieces, and encourages searching the Scriptures rather than simply taking someone's word. When you study this way, seeming contradictions fade and the Book dovetails together.
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Doctrine Must Fit from Cover to Cover
Les shows that a true doctrine cannot be built from a verse here and a verse there; it must fit all of Scripture from cover to cover.
Comparing Scripture with Scripture for Solid Ground
Les explains that someone who settles on bits and pieces of Scripture lacks solid assurance, while comparing Scripture with Scripture puts you on solid ground.
Using the Whole Scripture, Not Just Paul
Les clarifies that he does not isolate Paul's letters; he uses the whole Scripture, Genesis through Revelation, and cites Paul's own statement that all Scripture is inspired and profitable.
Building Eternal Destiny on a Series of Doctrines
Les warns that you should not build your eternal destiny on one verse, but rather on a series of doctrines and teachings that fit from cover to cover.
No Private Interpretation
Les uses Peter's statement that no Scripture is a private interpretation to show why you cannot build a doctrine on isolated verses; you must use all Scripture from Genesis through Revelation.
Every Part of Scripture Is Necessary
Les compares the Old Testament and Gospels to the root, stem, and leaves, and Paul's epistles to the bloom; all are necessary to see the full beauty of God's plan for salvation.
Teaching the Whole Scope of Scripture
Les teaches the whole scope of Scripture, Genesis through Revelation, in order to tie everything together rather than presenting bits and pieces.
2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
This verse shows why the whole Bible is to be used in teaching, not just selected portions.
2 Peter 1:20: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Les cites this verse to warn against building doctrine from isolated verses.
2 Peter 1:21: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
This verse reinforces that Scripture comes from God and must be understood in its whole context.
Les says yes, because doing so can lead you to the wrong place. While you can build almost anything from isolated verses, true doctrine must fit all Scripture from Genesis through Revelation. Peter's warning that no Scripture is a private interpretation underlies this. (Clips 4, 5)
No. Les says he uses the whole Scripture, Genesis through Revelation, even though Paul's epistles uniquely reveal the doctrines of grace. Paul himself said all Scripture is inspired of God and profitable. (Clip 3)
Because it puts you on solid rock. Les says when you compare Scripture with Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, you are on as solid a rock as you can get, and apparent contradictions fade away as you study. (Clips 2, 4, 5)
Because salvation and the Christian life should be taught from the full scope of Scripture. The Old Testament and Gospels are the root, stem, and leaves, while Paul's epistles reveal the full flower of God's salvation program; all parts are necessary. (Clip 6)
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