Bible Basics: Interpretation and Understanding the Scriptures
Without clear and accurate interpretation, our understanding of Scripture can easily become distorted, resulting in confusion or misapplication. Proper biblical interpretation is crucial.
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Bible Basics: Illumination and Understanding the Word
Praying cannot replace reading the Bible. Praying may turn reading into seeing. If we don’t read, we will not see. The Holy Spirit is sent to glorify Jesus, and the glory of Jesus is portrayed in the Word.
Bible Basics: Preservation and the Indestructability of the Bible
How has Scripture remained intact through history? Despite relentless attacks, God's promise to preserve His Word has kept the Bible enduring and unaltered. Discover how divine protection has ensured the Bible's survival.
Bible Basics: History and Types of Biblical Translation
While all translators have the same goal they differ as to how best to do this. All translation is the translator’s interpretation of what equivalent word or phrase best captures the meaning and contextualization of the original text.
Bible Basics: Canonization and Choosing the Books of the Bible
Historically, it was important for the people of God to determine which books God had inspired and authoritative. Inspiration indicates how the Bible received its authority, whereas canonization tells how the Bible received its acceptance.
Bible Basics: Transmission of the Scriptures
The term “transmission” refers to the process of how the Scriptures were written down and copied. It’s a process connected to the history of writing and the ancient writing materials used in making the Bible.
Bible Basics: Composition, Compilation, and Biblical Themes
The composition, compilation, and themes of the Bible may come from different times and places, but they all point to the same truth of who we are and what our purpose is, culminating in the ultimate return of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
David: A Man of Humility and Faith
The Old Testament character of David is known for his passion, humility, and faith. Although he was a man after God’s own heart, David made many mistakes in his life, mistakes God redeemed, giving us hope that our mistakes can also be redeemed.
Bible Basics: Progressive Revelation
We didn’t get the Bible in one complete piece. God gave us His Word progressively, over the span of about 1,500 years. Progressive revelation is a movement from one truth to another.
Esther: Courageous and Obedient Queen
Esther, a courageous and obedient queen, dedicated her life and actions to the Lord and He used her to save a nation. Through her story we learn how to face life’s difficulties with grace and trust Him to make things right in the end.
