A brief explanation on how to interpret the Books of the Bible. Because the Holy Scriptures have been inspired and superintended by the Holy Spirit they command our attention. As God’s Word they are worthy of serious study and exegesis. As we study the Scriptures we must allow them to speak for themselves. Hence, the task of biblical exegesis is to draw out the meaning of the … [Read more...]
God Speaks
Humankind – made in God’s image – is a social being, enjoying relationships and communicating. Therefore, God is personal—he relates to us and communicates. In his image, we have been created constitutionally to both know him and be known by him. As with human relationships, not all communication uses words. God, likewise, communicates his love to us through direct … [Read more...]
The Problem of Knowing
Christian Epistemology, simply put, is an investigation of 'how we know we know'. epis·te·mol·o·gy the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity God in Christ – as the eternal Logos (word/mind) – is the ground of all human rationality and knowing. Humankind, made in God's image, is thus, unlike the … [Read more...]
God’s Communication
Our contemporary culture of instantaneous communication — FB, Instagram, Twitter and Blogging — merely reflects humankind made in God’s image. God, in fact, is the consummate communicator. This communication is both relational and rational. Creating humankind in his own image he has gifted man constitutionally to communicate with him—to both know him and be known by him. He is … [Read more...]
What is the Gospel?
God’s good news—the Gospel—is the best and most important news you will ever hear. It is found permanently recorded in God’s Word—the Bible. The Bible is the final authority regarding God’s news for us—and this is where you should go to check up on what anybody says about God and His relationship to man. There are many ways to summarize the Gospel. One way is: The wages of … [Read more...]
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