Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration
Teaching biblical interpretation through demonstration.
Intro In a world that is rapidly redefining human identity, Christians must return again and again to the foundation laid in Genesis. The first chapter of the Bible is not merely an origin story — it is the blueprint for understanding who we are, why we exist, and how God designed humanity to function. And … Continue reading Created with Purpose: Why the Biblical Sex Binary Still Matters
Introduction One of the clearest teachings in Scripture — and one of the most attacked truths in our culture — is God’s definition of marriage. In a world that insists morality is fluid and truth is subjective, Christians must anchor themselves in what God has revealed, not what society demands. The creation account is not … Continue reading God’s View of Marriage — and Why Scripture Condemns Homosexual Behavior
Introduction If Christians lose Genesis, they lose the foundation of every doctrine they hold dear. My new book, God Said and It Was So, shows why we must return to believing — and interpreting — the Bible from the very first verse. Every generation faces its own battles over truth, but few battles are as … Continue reading God Said and It Was So: Why Christians Must Return to the First Verse
Introduction Christians often treat the doctrine of creation as a side issue — something interesting, maybe even important, but not essential. Yet when we look closely at Genesis 1 and apply the principles we learn from its historical narrative, one truth becomes unavoidable: our view of creation directly shapes our view of Scripture’s authority. If … Continue reading Why Genesis Matters for Christian Doctrine
Introduction One of the most overlooked — yet most essential — steps in biblical interpretation is genre identification. Before we can understand what a passage means, we must understand what kind of passage it is. Genre is the literary “rules of the game,” and if we ignore those rules, we will misinterpret Scripture just as … Continue reading Understanding Genre in Biblical Interpretation
“The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” (John 10:3, ESV) Few images in Scripture are as comforting—and as confrontational—as Jesus’ declaration that He is both the Shepherd of the sheep and the Door through which His people enter salvation. In John 10, Jesus continues His … Continue reading Eternal Life Through Christ: The Shepherd-Door Explained
For many Christians, The Chosen has become a beloved dramatization of Jesus’ ministry. It is emotional, cinematic, and relatable. But as a Bible learner who cares deeply about historical and theological accuracy, I have found myself increasingly uneasy with the show’s direction. My concerns aren’t about production quality or acting—they center on ideology. Specifically, The … Continue reading Problems With The Chosen: A Bible Learner’s Perspective
For generations, Christians have affirmed a foundational truth taught in Scripture: God created humanity intentionally, purposefully, and distinctly. Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created man in his own image… male and female he created them.” This verse has shaped Christian understanding of human identity for thousands of years. From a biblical perspective, sex is not … Continue reading Biblical Perspectives on Sex and Gender Roles
Ever wonder if there is biblical support for calling out false teachers? Consider the words of Jesus and the apostles. Many of them would get kicked out of churches today for being mean. I'm not sure they wouldn't be asked to leave the church because they would be accused of chasing people away from the … Continue reading Recognizing Hypocrisy in Today’s Church
Photo by el jusuf on Pexels.com Hermeneutics Hint #1 Hermeneutics Hint: Hermeneutics comes from a Greek term meaning to explain. While it is commonly applied to biblical interpretation, it is the art and science of interpretation. On a basic level, it is a process of rules one uses to understand a newspaper, magazine, or textbook. … Continue reading Exploring Genres: Key to Effective Text Understanding
Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration 