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A:If you use The Bible to secure your faith, it is important to interpret it selectively. The temptation could be to read Old Testament passages in context and realise that they do not really prophesy or foreshadow the life of Jesus. It is only by taking passages out of context that you can see them as prophecies of the distant future. You could also read some of the New Testament passages that refer to the Old Testament and realise that the connection is forced. So, it is first of all important to avoid that temptation at all costs. Only people secure in their faith can risk reading the Bible as it was originally meant to be read.
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