Jesus at the Center: Understanding God’s Story
“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” Luke 24:27 (NIV). Understanding God’s Story … The Bible tells one big Story composed of many smaller stories in two testaments. The account begins with God creating the world and placing the first man and woman […]
The Theme Of The Bible
A grand theme. The theme of the Bible is not a principle, concept, set of values, ethics to be learned, spiritual sayings, collection of doctrines, snapshots of God, or a storehouse of propositions. The theme of the Bible is a person to be known. While there are many sub-themes in the Bible – like justice, […]
Interpreting the Bible
Interpreting the Bible … “If the Bible is indeed God’s Word written, we should spare no pains and grudge no effort to discover what he has said (and says) in Scripture” John R.W. Stott. So, how do we interpret the Bible accurately so that it’s not just our opinion? What are the basic hermeneutical guidelines? […]
Understanding the Bible
Understanding the Bible … John Stott, the British theologian, is considered one of the most influential Evangelical leaders and teachers of the 20th Century. Here are a selection of engaging statements from his classic bestseller, Understanding the Bible: The Bible is the prism by which the light of Jesus Christ is broken into its many […]