Tag: how to study the bible
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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Bible Reading?
We all know that daily Bible reading is more than just a good idea; it’s vital to our spiritual wellbeing. So, why do we struggle with it? Is it just about buckling down and practicing this spiritual discipline? Or is the reason we have such a hard time because we don’t really get anything out of it? I believe daily Bible reading can be the most exciting time of your day. And I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Are You Missing the Secrets Hidden in the Bible?
There are amazing secrets hidden in the Bible. These secrets change the way we read Scripture and help us comprehend the incomprehensible. But these secrets come with a severe warning: you cannot understand them or even seek them out. These mysteries are only revealed by the Holy Spirit in the fullness of time. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Bible Application Is Easy, Right?
Bible application is the easy part of following Jesus, right? Just read the Bible, and do what it says to do. And while that’s true, it gets a bit complicated when we realize that we live thousands of years away from when these verses were written. What does it mean for us today? This is the third level of PaRDeS. It’s not as easy as it seems, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Remez: A Hint For Better Bible Study
One day, Jesus was healing in the Temple when the children around Him began to shout “Hosanna to the Son of David!” The Temple leaders hated this, and told Jesus to make them stop. Jesus quoted from Psalms 8, saying “from the mouths of infants and children you have prepared praise for yourself.” What if I told you that Jesus’ words were actually a brutal condemnation of these religious leaders? And this is just one of dozens of hints for better Bible study all over the Gospels. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Bible Interpretation: How to Get it Wrong Every Time
The science of Bible interpretation is known as hermeneutics. While there are many different methods, the most important foundational principle is called exegesis. It’s easy to define this as being a “literal interpretation.” But that's a terrible approach that creates really bad doctrine. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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How To Study the Bible in 3 Not So Easy Steps
We live in a world that wants everything to happen at superspeed. Fast food. Instant downloads. Same-day shipping. Give it to us fast and easy, or don’t give it to us at all. Please hear me out: this is killing our faith. This isn't how to study the Bible, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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The New World Order and Jesus
Many evangelical Christians would have you believe that any move to unite humanity under a one world government - a “New World Order” - is against the Bible. They're wrong. The Gospel is all about uniting the world together into one unified people, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Is Your Bible Translation Lying To You?
Your Bible translation isn't intentionally deceiving you in some sinister way. But, for over 70 years, scholars have known that a word in Deuteronomy 32 has been interpreted incorrectly. This word takes the biblical story to a whole new place. It makes the story explode with supernatural significance. You have to ask, "why are Christians so afraid of the supernatural realm?"
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Old vs New Testament: Paul’s Position Will Surprise You
Have you ever wondered why so many Christians act like there's an Old VS New Testament battle going on when they read the Bible? Megachurch pastor, Andy Stanley, went so far as to suggest that churches should "unhitch" from the Old Testament. This idea isn't new. It's been around pretty much since the Day of Pentecost. And it's all because most Christians have spent 2,000 years with their biblical paradigm upside-down. This is a big no-no, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Don’t Miss This Important Rule on How To Study the Bible!
A few years ago I had lunch with a pastor who had launched one of the largest, most influential churches in America. He told me that when he disciples a new Christian, he ONLY gives them a New Testament, because “the Old Testament will only confuse them.” I couldn't believe that an influential pastor like him taught new Christians this is how to study the Bible. This is absurd! It's a TERRIBLE mistake that goes against everything Jesus taught, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
