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Resource •      Studies in Theology, L. Boettner, Eerdmans, 1947, pp. 9-43

Interpretation We cannot arrive at a true understanding of God’s Word by detaching texts from their contexts to find personal meaning in them and be feeding them into the world of our private preoccupations and letting that world impose new senses on old phrases. A theological student whom later I knew as a senior friend … Continue reading “Bible (interpretation)”

A Parable “Sam, what part of the Bible do you like best?” “Well, sir, I like the New Testament best, Sir.” “What book in the New Testament?” “What book sir? What book? I think it’s the book of parables, Sir.” “Would you kindly relate one of those parables to this council?” Poor Sam was up … Continue reading “Bible (knowledge of)”

Bible Quiz British Children’s Answers To Church School Questions: •      Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. •      The fifth commandment is Humor thy father and mother. •      Lot’s wife was a pillar of salt by day, and a ball of fire at night. •      When Mary heard she was to be the mother of … Continue reading “Bible (ignorance of)”

History of the Bible If someone asked you where to find the Bible verse that begins, “For God so loved the world…you’d probably know he was asking about John 3:16. If you had a Bible, you could find it for him in no time. But there was a time when no one could find a … Continue reading “Bible (history of)”

The Anvil Last eve I paused before a blacksmith’s door and heard the anvil ring the vesper chime. And looking in, I saw old hammers on the floor, Worn by the beating years of time. “How many anvils have you had,” said I, “To wear and batter all these hammers so?” “Just one,” said he, … Continue reading “Bible (endurance of)”

Feeding on the Word He was one of the greatest rulers in African history and the creator of modern Ethiopia. Born in 1844, he was captured during an enemy raid and held prisoner for 10 years. Escaping, Menekil II declared himself head of the province of Shewa. He began conquering neighboring kingdoms and developed them … Continue reading “Bible (feeding on the Word)”

Resource •      New Bible Dictionary, p. 3.

Resource •      Young’s Analytical Concordance to the Bible, Robert Young, special section in rear by R.K. Harrison, E.F. Harrison.

Word Pierces Hearts When evangelist John Wesley (1703–1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money and some Christian literature. As the bandit was leaving, Wesley called out, “Stop! I have something more to give you.” The surprised robber paused. … Continue reading “Bible (changes it makes)”