In his last letter written, the apostle Paul encouraged Timothy with these words, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15 ESV). The ability to read, understand, and apply the Bible in daily living is vital for all who follow Christ. The act of interpreting the Bible falls into the category of hermeneutics, a Greek word that means to “interpret.” The study of hermeneutics focuses on learning how to accurately read the Bible and apply it to life today.
Los cristianos evangélicos afirmamos que las Escrituras son la inerrante Palabra de Dios, pero todavía estamos en desacuerdo muchas veces acerca del significado de algunos versículos o pasajes en particular. Y estas diferencias pueden influenciar nuestra doctrina y práctica cristiana. Una de las razones de estos desacuerdos es debido a que hay muchos enfoques diferentes para interpretar la Biblia. Pero…
ViewTeaching the Bible to others is an important responsibility that should be practiced with great care. This course introduces the foundational skills that will guide a Bible teacher step-by-step through the process of preparing an effective Bible-study course or session.
ViewPerhaps you're familiar with the Bible, but not with the over-arching story this book unfolds to us from its beginning in Genesis to its conclusion in Revelation. Discover the themes that unite these 66 books into a cohesive narrative. And discover the essential part you play in this big story.
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ViewEvangelical Christians affirm the Scriptures as God’s inerrant word, but we still disagree sometimes over the meaning of particular verses or passages, and these differences can influence our Christian doctrine and practice. One reason for these disagreements is that there are many different approaches to interpreting the Bible. But how do we know which approach to interpretation is the most…
ViewPreaching is the primary way God has appointed for the teaching of the truths of His Word. Preaching well done honors God, expounds the Bible, and equips its hearers for spiritual growth and fruitful ministry. But, those who preach must make a study of the art. Dr. Haddon Robinson has taught preaching skills for more than five decades and offers…
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