In Genesis 3.1-8, we find the account of the temptation and fall of mankind in Eden. Here’s the biblical narrative: Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall...
The parables in the Bible have been both the source of great encouragement and instruction as well as prime examples of improper hermeneutics. As a Bible college student decades ago, I remember hearing, “Never build your major doctrines from parables,”...
If you’ve been out of school for any length of time, perhaps the mere mention of the word verb conjures up bad memories from an English class. Take hope – today’s post doesn’t require a re-immersion into high school grammar classes! Verbs are...
Let me describe a situation for you to consider. A person moves to a seaside village in America during the Fall season. This person doesn’t understand the language or the culture yet – they just want a better opportunity for their children. As they look...
Perhaps you remember the first time you read the Bible in its entirety – or, perhaps you are still working on that goal. As a kid, the Bible intimidated me – it seemed so big, so long, too difficult for me to understand… After all, “only...
