Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration
Teaching biblical interpretation through demonstration.
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 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
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 I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfareand not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11, ESV The above passage sounds like a great promise to Christians today. Many people make this their life verse. Yet, they don't take into account that this passage is … Continue reading Book Context
"And he said to him, 'All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.'" Matthew 4:9 ESV The above passage sounds great until you realize the person speaking is Satan, and he is tempting Jesus. Without the verses before and after this passage, you might want to put it as … Continue reading Surrounding Context
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
Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration 