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Are we studying Scripture to discover what’s true—or just to defend what we already believe?

In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, we break down a key issue behind so many theological debates: confirmation bias. Using a real exchange on Bible translations, we look at what happens when someone prioritizes their conclusions over the evidence.

We cover:

• Why “uniformity” in manuscripts is a myth
• Whether modern translations actually remove doctrine
• How presuppositions shape interpretation
• What it really means to seek truth in theology

This one gets a bit more intense than usual—but the question matters.

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Do you think most people study to learn—or to defend their position?

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Goals

01:11 The Purpose of Studying Scripture

06:12 Exploring Different Theological Perspectives

07:01 The Importance of Challenging Biases

08:31 Debate Analysis: The Blood of Christ

17:06 Uniformity vs. Preservation in Translations

22:35 Misrepresentation in Theological Arguments

27:04 Conclusion: Seeking Truth vs. Defending Biases

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