There are three basic steps in studying the Bible inductively. Your ultimate goal should be to attempt to understand the verses and passages in their context so that you will be able to apply what you learn to everyday life. In other words, knowledge should not be an end in itself. The purpose… Read More
Recent Biblical Resources
Fear of the Lord
1. Cornerstone of wisdom. Israel’s wisdom literature was unique in its declaration of the fear of the Lord as being foundational to wisdom. The fear of the Lord was both the prerequisite and the object of wisdom of ancient Israel. The book of Proverbs is built upon the fear of… Read More
Euthanasia
Man does not have the right to accelerate the time of a person’s death. Scripture teaches that death is to be in the sovereign control of God. Euthanasia is defined as a “good death.” However, some may ask, “Is there any such thing as a good death?” Is there a good… Read More
The Beatitudes
The Gospels begin with the announcement of the kingdom. It is proclaimed by angels (Luke 1:11, 26), anticipated by the Magi (Matt. 2:1-6), and preached by John the Baptist (Matt. 3:1-3). The miracles that Christ performed in Galilee prior to the giving of the Sermon on the Mount were the credentials of the… Read More