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Water Walker
Today we discuss the day when Jesus walked on water, and some of the Old Testament passages that have been suggested as the background context which helps interpret the passage. One suggestion is a possibility (Psalm 77), another is a perhaps more interesting option (Job 9), and the last is probably best considered an example…
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ESV Editors fall for one of the Classic Blunders
There are a number of fairly common errors we make when we read Scripture, especially when we are new to the practice. However, every once in a while even the experts get it wrong. Today we find one such case as we discuss John 5.
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Pitfalls for Bible Study
We wrap up our “Anatomy of a Conversion” with a final few tips about the importance of remembering that what seems ‘natural’ and ‘normal’ to us might be more a factor of our cultural presuppositions rather than the Bible’s “plain meaning.” We’ll talk about interpretation and also discuss a little bit the inherent weaknesses of…
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Take Daily With Salt – Learning to discern what Jesus didn’t teach
You should not do everything written in your Bible. Some things in the Bible are described as happening, not as an example to follow, but either as a simple description of fact or even as a warning of what NOT to do. You should not assume everything you are led to infer from your Bible…
