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TAKING OFF THE DENOMINATIONAL GOGGLES: SEEING SCRIPTURE THROUGH RIGHT DIVISION

INTRODUCTION

Most Christians do not read the Bible itself—they read their denomination into the Bible. They approach Scripture wearing “denominational goggles”, lenses tinted by tradition, emotionalism, religious upbringing, and secondhand interpretations.

But Paul commands us to “consider what I say” (2 Tim. 2:7) and to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15). When believers remove tradition’s goggles and view Scripture through Pauline truth, the Bible becomes clear, consistent, and complete.

Right Division is not a new doctrine—it is the removal of everything that distorts what God actually said.

THE PROBLEM OF TRADITIONAL PERCEPTION

(Mark 7:13)

A. Scripture Cancelled by Customs

Human traditions invalidate God’s Word.
— Mark 7:13

B. Scripture Colored by Culture

Believers impose their upbringing onto Scripture.
— Colossians 2:8

C. Scripture Confused by Clergy

Many read what they’ve been told—not what God wrote.
— Acts 17:11

THE PRESSURE OF DENOMINATIONAL PROGRAMMING

(Galatians 1:14)

A. The Influence of Instruction

People believe what they were raised on.
— 2 Timothy 3:15

B. The Imprint of Institutions

Church systems shape interpretation.
— Galatians 4:10–11

C. The Impact of Indoctrination

Believers struggle to unlearn error.
— Ephesians 4:14

THE POWER OF PAUL’S PLAIN COMMAND

(2 Timothy 2:7)

A. The Consideration Required

You must consider Paul intentionally.
— 2 Timothy 1:13

B. The Clarity Received

God gives understanding after considering Paul.
— Ephesians 3:4

C. The Correction Released

Paul’s doctrine fixes distorted interpretations.
— 1 Timothy 1:3–4

THE PRINCIPLE OF RIGHTLY DIVIDING SCRIPTURE

(2 Timothy 2:15)

A. The Division of Dispensations

God deals differently with Israel and the Church.
— 1 Corinthians 10:32

B. The Distinction of Doctrines

Law, kingdom teaching, and grace are not the same.
— Romans 6:14

C. The Direction for Discipleship

Right division leads to accurate application.
— Philippians 1:10

THE PROBLEM OF READING INTO SCRIPTURE (EISEGESIS)

(Proverbs 30:6)

A. Adding to Scripture

Tradition inserts meaning that God never wrote.
— Proverbs 30:6

B. Altering Scripture

Doctrines are shaped by denominational agendas.
— Jeremiah 23:36

C. Assuming Scripture

People read verses through pre-made conclusions.
— Job 13:7–8

THE PRACTICE OF READING SCRIPTURE AS WRITTEN (EXEGESIS)

(Nehemiah 8:8)

A. The Literal Meaning

Interpret words as they are, not as tradition says.
— Nehemiah 8:8

B. The Logical Meaning

Scripture interprets Scripture when rightly divided.
— 1 Corinthians 2:13

C. The Linked Meaning

Read verses in their dispensational context.
— Ephesians 3:2–9

THE PATHWAY TO PURE UNDERSTANDING

(Psalm 119:130)

A. The Entrance of Light

Truth illuminates when tradition fades.
— Psalm 119:130

B. The Establishing of Learning

Sound doctrine grounds believers.
— Colossians 2:6–7

C. The Exposing of Lies

Error becomes obvious once Scripture is clear.
— Romans 16:17–18

THE PROTECTION OF RIGHT DIVISION AGAINST DECEPTION

(2 Corinthians 4:4)

A. The Shield Against Satan’s Blinding

Right division removes spiritual fog.
— 2 Corinthians 4:4

B. The Safety from Scriptural Confusion

Misapplied verses lose their power to deceive.
— Hebrews 4:12 (applied through Paul)

C. The Strength for Soundness

Sound doctrine prevents doctrinal drift.
— Titus 1:9

THE PRODUCT OF REMOVING DENOMINATIONAL GOGGLES

(Ephesians 1:17–18)

A. The Enlightened Mind

Eyes open to truth once hidden.
— Ephesians 1:18

B. The Empowered Walk

Believers grow in maturity and stability.
— Colossians 1:9–10

C. The Established Faith

Rooted in Paul’s gospel, unshaken by tradition.
— Romans 16:25

CONCLUSION

Most Christians know the Bible—
but not what applies to them.

They read Scripture through denominational goggles,
but Right Division removes the fog.

You cannot see truth clearly until you see Paul clearly.
Understanding comes not through tradition, but through considering Paul, rightly dividing the Word, and believing Scripture as it stands.

CALL TO ACTION

Take off the denominational goggles!
Read the Bible as written — not as taught by tradition!
Rightly divide the Word — protect your doctrine!
Follow Paul’s pattern — walk in truth and clarity!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Tradition blinds; truth shines.
Right division removes confusion.
Paul’s doctrine unlocks understanding.
Read Scripture plainly—not through denominational filters.
Context clarifies everything.
The Mystery explains the Bible.
Doctrine determines direction.
Truth transforms the believer.
God gives understanding when Paul is considered.
Take off the goggles—and see the truth rightly divided.