For years I’ve purchased and read Bible commentaries both for enjoyment and as part of my preparation for teaching and preaching. But for the last year or so I’ve been on a personal mission to purchase the very best commentaries on every book of the Bible. At last count I have about 300 individual volumes [...]
Bible Study
Here then, is the real problem of our negligence. We fail in our duty to study God's Word not so much because it is difficult to understand, not so much because it is dull and boring, but because it is work. Our problem is not a lack of intelligence or a lack of passion. Our problem is that we are lazy. ~ R.C. Sproul
The Presence of God Qualifying Our Notions of Grammatical-Historical Interpretation
Genesis 3:15 as a Test Case* Abstract: Evangelical scholars have championed grammatical-historical interpretation as an objective means of sifting truth from error. This approach has value if we use it as one focus, but limitations if we use it as a total account. The temptation arises to think of objective interpretation as implying total domination [...]
Bible Study by Arthur W. Pink
Bible Overview by Steve Levy One to One Bible Reading: A Simple Guide for Every Christian by David Helm Bible Study: Following the Ways of the Word by Kathleen Nielson How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart From our correspondence we gather that in these strenuous days, [...]
The Importance of Grammar in Biblical Exegesis
“An evangelical believes that God humbled himself not only in the incarnation of the Son, but also in the inspiration of the Scriptures. The manger and the cross were not sensational. Neither are grammar and syntax. But that is how God chose to reveal himself. A poor Jewish peasant and a prepositional phrase have this [...]
Let the Reader Understand: Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible
Do you struggle to understand the Bible? Have you tried to read the scripture, but don’t really understand where to start? This is one of the biggest hindrances to faithful Bible reading. After laying the necessary foundation, Let the Reader Understand provides examples of how, and how not, to interpret Scripture. It suggests ways to [...]
Questions to Ask While Reading Scripture
The following is taken from the excellent book, Welcome to the Story: Reading, Loving and Living God’s Word by Stephen J. Nichols The purpose of reading the Bible is not to find self-fulfillment, although sometimes that’s an easy trap to fall into. There are some questions we can ask ourselves as we read Scripture to [...]
The Benefits of Memorizing Scripture
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. ~ Ps. 119:11 Consider the benefits of Bible memorization: Helps to renew your mind and change your thought life, establishing permanent change in your entire manner of life and conduct (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2-3). Follows the example of the [...]
