Dr. Lawson Murray shares the importance of reading the Bible with faith. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Faith unlocks the door to Bible engagement. To connect with the Bible we need a dynamic, personal relationship with God through the …
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What is the best Bible translation? What Bible translation do you read? Do you stick to just one, or do you have a few you use to read the Bible? Some people haven’t given much thought about what translation they read, while others are very intentional and have strong opinions one way or another. …
Have you ever wondered how two astute people can read the same passage of Scripture and arrive at two different interpretations? The short answer is that people usually tend to use one of four ways to interpret the Bible – the literal, moral, anagogical, or allegorical approach. The Four Ways to Interpret the Bible …
“I want to read the Bible more, but I’m not…” Can you relate? When we ask people how often they read the Bible, oftentimes the answer is “not enough.” If you’re ready to get serious about reading the Bible regularly or find a way to deepen your time in the Word each day – …
If you’ve ever wondered why we should memorize Scripture or want some tips to help you and your children memorize Scripture, keep reading. Memory Verses Did your childhood include sword drills and standing in front of your friends reciting memory verses? Many of ours did. You probably still remember most of those verses – and …
Have you ever considered reading the Bible with imagination? What does that look like? Is the Bible a manual for life? How do we read poetry in the Bible? Can it be dangerous to use our imagination when approaching the Bible? Keep reading! Why do you read the Bible? Why did you read it …
If you want to read the Bible better, it’s important to understand that we cannot read it all literally. There are different genres in the Bible, and we will read the Bible better when we learn to recognize imaginative language throughout its pages. Annabel Robinson explains the imaginative language in the Bible and why we …
Do you find yourself reading the New Testament more than the Old Testament? Why is it important for Christians to read the Old Testament? What are some tips for reading the Old Testament? Annabel Robinson shares some insightful thoughts. Let me put you on the spot. You have probably heard of these characters in …
What I began to see was that the Bible is not essentially, as I had always more or less supposed, a book of ethical principles, of moral exhortations, of cautionary tales about exemplary people, of uplifting thoughts – in fact, not really a religious book at all in the sense that most of the books …
In James 1:22, we are reminded not just to read the Bible but to do what it says! Looking for application in the Bible is important – but we need to be careful! Not every verse or passage you read has a straightforward application – and if we force it, we risk misinterpreting the text. …
