Understanding
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Some “Don’ts” of Bible Study
DON’T approach the Bible irrelevantly. DON’T force an interpretation that isn’t present in the text. DON’T interpret one verse so as to contradict another plain passage. DON’T twist the Scriptures to support a preconceived idea. DON’T ignore the fact that there are some difficult passages in the Bible. DON’T take a text out of context.… Continue reading
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The Simplicity of the Bible
Word Count: The entire English Bible uses only around 6,000 different words. New Testament Greek: Contains about 4,800 unique words. Average Word Length: Most words used are relatively short, with an average length just over four letters. Sermon on the Mount: About 82% of the words spoken by Christ in this famous sermon are one-syllable… Continue reading
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How Christ Sees Us
He sees what we are and tells us that we are sinners – Romans 3:23 He sees what we have done and helps us to realize it – John 4:29 He sees what we cannot do and helps us to rely on Him – John 3:5-7 He sees what we want (namely, eternal life) and… Continue reading
