I still struggle to understand the NT in the KJV

[Scarlett O.]

What do you mean by you struggle to “understand each sentence or passage as a single idea”?

I immediately think of verses like John 3:16, which contain a single idea about God’s love and salvation.

Can you give us some examples of sentences or passages that you cannot understand?

Why would “the way passages seem to be related to each other” be a hindrance to prevent you from understanding them? This relatedness of passages is how the Bible interprets itself.

I would like to help you, if I can, but I don’t know how at this point.

@Guido, I like what Ascetic X has to say here. Why don't you show us an example of passages that are hard for you to understand.

We would LOVE to help you.

 

[Ben1445]

I don’t know your situation at all. For anyone reading this, these are some good things to check if you find that God is not speaking to you.
Again I am not saying that theOP is in this situation but it is good for anyone to consider in a time of dry, fruitless reading.

Amos 8:11-12
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD,
that I will send a famine in the land,
not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water,
but of hearing the words of the LORD:
And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east,
they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it.

The cause of the punishment given in Amos is the actions of the people being sinful and not toward God.

Saul had the same problem.

1 Samuel 28:6
And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

There is a solution.

2 Samuel 22:27
With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure;
and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury.

God knows how much we desire to find Him.
James 1:5-8
-- If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord

2)
There is also that all may not have the ability to digest the meat of the Word because they are not exercised to the use of it.

Acts 8:31
And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

This is why God has given pastors and teachers.
It is always a blessing to find someone who not only is willing, but enjoys discussing the Word of God.

 

[JD731]

@ JD731 if you want to continue your discussion please start a new thread,
as your discussion is getting off OP.
Thank you

As you wish. I will save it for sometime in the future.

ADMIN NOTE (by Salty) : That would be a very interesting and through discussion

 

[Guido]

What do you mean by you struggle to “understand each sentence or passage as a single idea”?

I immediately think of verses like John 3:16, which contain a single idea about God’s love and salvation.

Can you give us some examples of sentences or passages that you cannot understand?

Why would “the way passages seem to be related to each other” be a hindrance to prevent you from understanding them? This relatedness of passages is how the Bible interprets itself.

I would like to help you, if I can, but I don’t know how at this point.

I Corinthians 1:4-8 contains one long sentence, which I understand in parts, and not as one idea. Though I understand the whole sentence, or think I do, as I read toward the end of it, I forget the beginning.

I think that, when reading Hebrews, it is needful for one to understand whole sentences and even multiple sentences as one idea in one's mind, in order to understand connections between sections of the book.

 

[Ascetic X]

I Corinthians 1:4-8 contains one long sentence, which I understand in parts, and not as one idea. Though I understand the whole sentence, or think I do, as I read toward the end of it, I forget the beginning.

I think that, when reading Hebrews, it is needful for one to understand whole sentences and even multiple sentences as one idea in one's mind, in order to understand connections between sections of the book.

4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

NOTE: We should also be grateful to God for the unearned divine favor given to our loved ones by Jesus Christ, from whom all blessings come.

5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

NOTE: Jesus Christ improves our talking and our understanding of spiritual things.

6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

NOTE: A person who is saved proves that the gospel is true when their lives are changed.

7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

NOTE: We have many benefits from God and we look forward to Christ’s return.

8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

NOTE: Jesus will make sure we are faithful throughout our lives, so we do not worry about displeasing Christ when we finally meet Him face to face.

GUIDO — maybe try writing down passages of scripture on paper, then adding your own prayerful commentary under each verse. Paraphrase each verse, or contribute what each verse seems to be saying to you, your personal reaction to it. This practice might help you make sense of the passage.

 

[Guido]

4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

NOTE: We should also be grateful to God for the unearned divine favor given to our loved ones by Jesus Christ, from whom all blessings come.

5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

NOTE: Jesus Christ improves our talking and our understanding of spiritual things.

6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

NOTE: A person who is saved proves that the gospel is true when their lives are changed.

7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

NOTE: We have many benefits from God and we look forward to Christ’s return.

8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

NOTE: Jesus will make sure we are faithful throughout our lives, so we do not worry about displeasing Christ when we finally meet Him face to face.

GUIDO — maybe try writing down passages of scripture on paper, then adding your own prayerful commentary under each verse. Paraphrase each verse, or contribute what each verse seems to be saying to you, your personal reaction to it. This practice might help you make sense of the passage.

Thank you for the advice.