In part one we looked at how Jesus viewed Scripture. In part two we look at how Jesus used Scripture.
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Jesus & Scripture (part 2 of 2)
Posted 1108 days ago byUndenominational Christianity
Posted 1219 days ago byHave you grown tired of hearing syrupy, soft, scriptureless preaching? Are you looking for something more than the fabricated, seeker-sensitive worship performances that have become common? And though the whole concept of “speaking where the Bible speaks and being silent where the Bible is silent” may be a completely foreign concept, would you be sincerely interested if someone would simply explain it to you?
Revisiting an Old Concept
Posted 1219 days ago byAs we studied with the children the other night about Uzzah and David’s ox cart one of them asked, “What does authority mean?” It occurred to me that we often use words in our teaching that are not properly understood by all. With this in mind we decided to revisit this old but important concept.
Finding Pleasure in Pain
Posted 1219 days ago byA comfortable, undisturbed life is not what we need. Like the butterfly and like the plants we need struggle. May God give us all the perspective that will allow us to not only endure grievous trials but to find pleasure in them.
How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It!
Posted 1224 days ago byThe results of reading the Bible cannot be overestimated: “Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:11). There’s nothing irrelevant about the Bible. It has vital information. It contains the words of life! It is by the Bible that we will be judged (Revelation 20:12)! Keep this in mind and Bible study will never be boring again!
Better Caught Than Taught
Posted 1224 days ago byThere is a saying that evangelism is better caught than taught. How is that so? How do you catch it? Is it like a cold?
Flabby Christians
Posted 1224 days ago byBible study is a gymnasium for the soul. The word translated discipline in our Bibles is actually where our word gymnasium comes from. Our souls need to be exercised just like our bodies do. God’s Word will get you into spiritual shape, but Bible study is not easy, nor is it always pleasant.
How do I study the Bible and enjoy it?
Posted 1242 days ago byIf you’re not enjoying Bible study it may be you haven’t learned how to do it right. Good Bible study is answering three questions: What does it say? What does it mean? How should it change my life?