The Practice of Study
I want to give you a few options for studying the Bible. You don’t just have to read through the Bible from cover to cover to get something out of it. I’ve given you the tools to help you properly interpret Scripture, but I want to see there are several different ways we can glean […]
The Principles of Study
Eighteenth Century preacher, J.C. Ryle, said, “We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.” The late pastor of Westminster Chapel, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, said, “Every time we consider or study the Bible we are, of necessity, worshipping.” Someone once said, “God feeds the birds, but He doesn’t throw the food into their nests.” […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Eight Principles for Cutting it Straight
In this episode we look at what it takes to rightly interpret Scripture. Whether you are a seasoned preacher, a beginner, or simply a student of Scripture who wants to go deeper, then this episode will help you pursue excellence in rightly interpreting Scripture. Recommended Reading Grasping God’s Word – Duvall and Hayes* Halley’s […]
True to the Text
Biblical interpretation should strike fear into our heart with the realization that we are handling the very Words of the Eternal God. A God whose thoughts are not like our thoughts and whose ways are not like our ways (Isa. 55:8); a God who speaks (Matt. 4:4); The God who created the Heavens and the […]