Thoughts On – “Hermeneutics” or “Biblical Interpretation” – 01/23/2024

Hermeneutics. Traditionally the subdiscipline of theology concerned with the proper interpretation of scriptural texts. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the term widened to include the discipline that seeks to understand the interpretation of texts in general, including the proper roles and relationships among author, reader and text. Still more broadly, the term has been … More Thoughts On – “Hermeneutics” or “Biblical Interpretation” – 01/23/2024

Hermeneutics, History and Moralismm – 04/24/2024

. Sola Scriptura would be the anthem of most evangelicals. It was the crushing blow of the Reformation, after all. But what implications does this conviction have upon the way we actually study our Bibles? And how we live our lives? Does Your Hermeneutic Hold to Sola Scriptura? We see around us every day the growth of … More Hermeneutics, History and Moralismm – 04/24/2024

“What is the meaning of, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Psalm 14:1; 53:1)?”

Both Psalm 14:1 and Psalm 53:1 read, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” Some take these verses to mean that atheists are stupid, i.e., lacking intelligence. However, that is not the only meaning of the Hebrew word translated as “fool.” […] READ MORE > > >

How Do Christians Know When Their Understanding of Scriptural Teaching Needs to Change? Ten Questions to Consider.

I found this an interesting article. I agree with most of the author premise, if not his overall conclusion, in that the Word of God (at least for me) gives us a clear answer and warning Revelation 22:18-19 against changing the Word from the original intent/context. We should be very wary of changing our minds … More How Do Christians Know When Their Understanding of Scriptural Teaching Needs to Change? Ten Questions to Consider.

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study? Brad Klassen | February 25, 2020 The making and breaking of secret codes. Kids love it. Think of the invisible spy pen that writes messages in disappearing ink that can only be read with that nifty ultraviolet light gadget. Or the ever-popular coded messages. Only those with the … More What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?