“Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures” Romans 1:2 KJV Intro: I want to talk to you today about my heart. All my emotions, thoughts, and conscience are bound to the Word of God. The Words of God revealed in the scriptures are my life blood. Cut that out of … Continue reading SECURITY OF SCRIPTURE
Author: josiahrnichols
I am a pastor, teacher, and author of the Using Hermeneutics Series. I love the subjects of interpreting the Bible, apologetics, and evangelism. I love to use these subjects to help people know and love Jesus more.
God Will Heal Our Land?
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV You hear this verse tons of times at patriotic Christian rallies by … Continue reading God Will Heal Our Land?
Assumptions & Authorial Intent
Exert from Chapter 1 of When My Ox Gores My Neighbor Chapter 1: When My Ox Gores My Neighbor: Sinai Thunders “Secure sinners must hear the thundering of Mount Sinai before we bring them to Mount Zion.” ~George Whitefield What to Expect What were you thinking? When you opened this book, you had a lot … Continue reading Assumptions & Authorial Intent
Sarah Uses Hermeneutics
Everyone uses hermeneutics (the art and science of interpreting literature). From husbands reading their wife's grocery lists to theologians reading John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion. To illustrate this let's look at the story of Sarah. Above here is Sarah. Sarah just got an assignment from her teacher. Her teacher just told her that … Continue reading Sarah Uses Hermeneutics
Repent and be Baptized
This is one of the most argued about doctrines in Christendom. Is Baptism immersion? Is it sprinkling? Can it be done to infants? Does it save you? I grew up in a movement that said baptism was only for believers and you had to do it to be saved. Their case and point verses are … Continue reading Repent and be Baptized
Message of Hope and Comfort
"This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he … Continue reading Message of Hope and Comfort
Original Black Friday
"Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.' Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, 'Certainly this man was innocent!'" Luke 23:46-47 "And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that … Continue reading Original Black Friday
Using Hermeneutics
A tool is neither good nor bad. It cannot do good things on its own. It cannot do bad things on its own. It is inanimate until a person picks it up and uses it. The hermeneutical process is a tool. It is a great tool in helping you determine the original intent of the … Continue reading Using Hermeneutics
Words Matter
"I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 ESV The context of this verse is astounding. Jesus had just healed a blind man. Wow! Jesus just willed … Continue reading Words Matter
Reading the Bible in a Lifetime
Maybe you heard of reading the entire Bible in a year, the 90 program, or some other Bible reading program. I once read the Bible in 66 days. I was single and I devoted about four hrs. a day into reading through an entire book. It helped me see a lot of connections between the … Continue reading Reading the Bible in a Lifetime
Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration 