How can we know what it means? Context! I was reading the local newspaper, and I came across the word “trunk.” What does that mean? Does it mean a luggage trunk, an elephant trunk, or a car trunk? You won’t know until you read the “context” of the word. What is...
God’s Word Endures Forever Introduction One of my least favorite pastors in the world is Andy Stanley. Charles Stanley, his father, led the charge for the conservative resurgence in the SBC and championed the Bible as the Word of God, believing it is infallible,...
The Question of Misinterpretation Have you ever experienced a moment when you completely missed the point of a conversation? It’s a common situation. Children often face the disappointment of failing a test or assignment simply because they didn’t understand the...
Introduction This was written to fulfill the requirements for Systematic Theology I for Liberty University’s J. Rawlings School of Divinity. It was written to answer the following prompt: “Which doctrines studied caused you to reconsider, change or develop your...
Why You Can Trust the Bible When the World Says You Can’t The famous mantra today claims mere men wrote the Bible, therefore, today’s culture says you cannot trust It. Christians interact with this mantra in many forms: “The Bible has been disproven by science,” “The...
Introduction How important is the Jewish context when interpreting the Bible? It is safe to say Jews wrote at least 100% of the Old Testament and 90% of the New Testament; however, Luke used Jewish eyewitnesses and sources to write his gospel. Therefore, it would be...
Is hermeneutics an art or a science? This question stumps some people when it comes to interpreting literature. Therefore, it is appropriate to answer this question by examining both the art and the science side of biblical interpretation. The short answer is...
Introduction Do people need to know hermeneutics? Most people when they are confronted with the word hermeneutics ask, “Who is Herman the nudist?” They get the wrong idea. Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpreting literature. When one wants to interpret...
Introduction Is the Bible history? This question is brought up in debates by believers and unbelievers alike. Peter Enns is one primary example of a person who teaches the Bible is meant to be taken as history, yet, not literal history (Peter Enns "Mutilating God's...
Introduction Why should theology come from Scripture? Many professing Christians say they do not need theology, they only need Jesus. When one asks them who Jesus is, they say he is God and Man, the second person of the Trinity. The hypocrisy is apparent. When one...