"What does the text mean to you" is a common question you may hear in a Bible study. You may even be instructed to insert your name in a text and personalise it. As spiritual as this may sound, it is a slippery slope; an inappropriate handling of Scripture. When we approach a Bible study … Continue reading How Not To Interpret The Bible
The Birds Of The Air and The Providence of God
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns , and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:26). A bird on a naked overhead electric wire is one of the things that fascinates me. "Why are birds not electrocuted?" … Continue reading The Birds Of The Air and The Providence of God
Wages and Gifts: Analogies For Salvation
One of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith is that sinners are saved by grace alone through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). But what does this mean? Wages and gifts are one of the beautiful contrasting concepts in Scripture I find helpful and best explains for me salvation by grace through faith. Wages are simply financial … Continue reading Wages and Gifts: Analogies For Salvation
Hebrews: A Portrait of Christ
All books in the New Testament point to Christ. In fact all books in the Bible does. There is no single book in the Bible which points away from Christ. But one book, in my opinion, where Christ is so glorified in the Bible, is in Hebrews. Though an epistle, the book begins in an … Continue reading Hebrews: A Portrait of Christ
When Was The Last Time You Read Your Bible? Tips To Help You
You know this popular children chorus right? Read your Bible. Pray every day (repeat 3 times). Read your Bible. Pray every day. And you’ll grow, grow, grow (repeat 3 times). Read your Bible. Pray every day. And you’ll grow, grow, grow.¹ This song in its simplicity teaches us a lot. It teaches the importance … Continue reading When Was The Last Time You Read Your Bible? Tips To Help You
Grace and Truth 