How To Interpret Scripture: Language, Text, and Context

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 08:30pm

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How should we interpret the words of the Bible? Why is it important to consider the sentences, passage, book, and even the author? How does translation play a role in our understanding of certain words and phrases? How can we understand certain passages and what is emphasized when the original language has no punctuation?

Malachi: Final Thoughts

This week we discuss the last book of the Old testament. Several questions are addressed. Does God love on person and hate another? Was Esau destined for failure? Is it really possible for a person to rob God? Should we give God the best or worst of what we have? This study also discusses God's love and His faithful relationship with His people.

The Least of These: Ministry In The New Testament Church

What can we learn from Jesus, Paul, and James about ministry in the new testament church? How is the church to consider the needs of the less fortunate? Should we be partial to those who are rich? What does equality look like? What can we learn from the common wealth established by the early Christians?

Who Created Variety (Gems of Truth)

Season 02 Episode 14 of Gems of Truth. Is one race superior to another? Did God create a racial hierarchy when he created man? Why does so much prejudice exist on this planet? Why does it sometimes carry over in the church? In this episode, the origin of man is traced to debunk the idea of racism and prejudice, showing that from a Biblical standpoint: all humanity is related to two common ancestors. Not of another species, as evolution would suggest, but two human families. If the human race is family, what does this mean about how we should treat each other?

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9 Steps of Progression in Our Salvation

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Sabbath and the Languages

An interesting translation of Saturday in other languages… What’s really interesting is that “Saturday” by that name, came about from Pagan Rome. It means Saturn’s Day. It replaced the word original name (Sabbath) of the Seventh day but yet we can still see where that name remains.