The Address on the Envelope
E. Moore 
 

Preface


Lest those, who having read this study may feel that they have been robbed of so much that is precious in the Word - so much from which they derive comfort and help, we would like to make it clear that while the various books and parts of Scripture are definitely ADDRESSED to different companies of people at different times we MUST distinguish between; the interpretation and application of the Word.

Interpretation deals first with those to whom the passage of Scripture is addressed. When this has been settled we can then apply the passage to ourselves if this is consistent with truth revealed in this present age of grace, this is a legitimate application of Scripture.

A great deal of confusion and error has resulted among the people of God by spiritualizing. This method of reading the Scriptures ignores the primary interpretation and the literal meaning of a passage or portion of the Word and reads into it so-called spiritual ideas which may be nothing more than the personal opinion of the reader and which may be utterly at variance with other parts of the Bible.

There are truths in the Word of God which are BASIC to all the companies with their respective callings and hopes -Salvation, Redemption, Justification etc., and there are countless passages and portions of Scripture that are unspeakably precious, from which lessons can be learned and applied to our own hearts and lives.

A beautiful passage in Isaiah 26:3 will illustrate what is meant: "For thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee because he trusteth  in Thee''.

This is true for all time to every trusting heart although as has been pointed out, the prophecy is concerning Judah and Jerusalem'' and is primarily addressed to them. 
                                
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