Bible Studies
“The Bereans were of more noble character… since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” (Acts 17:11)
Basics of Interpretation
How do we read God’s Word with understanding? This series will help make us better students of the Bible.
Responsible Eschatology
The internet is filled with wild speculation about the end times. How can we look to the future with hope instead of fear?
Book Reviews
Have you read any interesting books recently? Here I will share thoughts on titles that have come across my desk.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 8. Meaning of Words
Examining the words that are used in a passage can help us better understand the message that is being conveyed.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 7. Survey of Scripture
Good study can’t be rushed. Take time to gain an overview of the book or you will lack the necessary background information to make sense of what you’re…
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 6. Seeing the Big Picture
Before diving deep into a verse we must understand where it fits in the overall flow of the book, and how that book fits into the larger story…
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 5. Ask Questions
Someone has said, “a text with context is a pretext for making the Bible say whatever you want.” Careful Bible study involves asking good questions and exploring the…
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 4. Context
Has someone ever taken your words out of context? That’s frustrating isn’t it? How much worse it would be for us to take God’s Word out of context.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 3. Highlighting
Get out colored pencils or highlighters to mark key words, important details, repeated phrases, or anything that stands out as you read the text.
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