John Piper Sermon Jam on Scripture Memory: “I’m a big fan of sermon jams. I’m a bigger fan of Scripture memory. Check it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7zPrKo4Tsg see also www.disciplemaking.net
Here is a way to stay accountable to reading through the Bible in 2011 by using a customized Bible reading progress tracking chart. Several Bible Reading Plans, Daily One Year ScheduleBook oder, Chronological, Classic, Old Testament/New Testament, Prof. Horner Reading system My Opinion on the absolute importance of Reading the Bible according to a plan: There is no other way to get the BIG PICTURE of God’s plan of redemption or history of Salvation which is necessary to interpret any verses you study in bible study correction. We must be about placing the individual texts of scritpure into their canonical context
Parchment and Pen – The Problem With Proof-Texting by Lisa Robinson For those who don’t know what proof-texting is – it is finding passages of scripture that supports whatever position you want to uphold. Typically what happens is that an assertion is made, which generates disagreement. The opposer will list a passage of scripture or a string of passages as proof that that assertion is wrong. I have noticed this to be a common occurrence in the blogosphere. But I do believe it happens quite often in face to face conversations. Now, please don’t get me wrong. I do understand the
I appreciate Michael Patton over at Parchment and Pen giving these beneficial steps to studying theology: Nine Step Guide to Studying Theology (or Any Issue): “1. Pray for an open mind and heart While people can intellectually understand truth without the Holy Spirit moving in their heart, no one can accept the truth without his influence (1Cor 2:14-15). The same goes for us as Christians. We may study and have all the information in the world—even the right information—but this does not mean that we are going to be capable of accepting the truth. In other words, the acquisition of
The Question “What does it mean to me?” can be the most destructive question one can ask of the Scriptures in any contexts. Michael Patton from Parchment and Pen blog explains why it is very dangerous to subscribe to such a subjective approach to Bible study. Parchment and Pen � The Exegetical Process: What Does it Mean to You? What does it mean to you? This, I believe, is the most destructive question that one can ask of the Scriptures. The implication is that the Scriptures can mean something to one person that it does not to another. “To me, it means that God is
My Introductory Thoughts to This Topic Let me say up front that people need to read their bibles above everything else that they read. This humble and biblical attitude is exemplified in Pastor D. L Moody statement: “Either this book [the Bible] will keep me from sin or sin will keep me from this book [the bible].” The proper prioritization of the importance of Scripture in our lives is also exemplified in a conversation that D. L Moody had with a business man on a train, who asked him how he knew so much about the bible. He stated that: “If you read your magizines more
Revelation Sermon Series: by Dr. Jim Hamilton In God’s kindness, Kenwood Baptist Church voted to call me as their pastor of preaching the last Sunday of March, 2009. The first book I preached through was the book of Revelation. While some might question the wisdom of jumping right into apocalyptic literature, the book of Revelation pronounces a blessing on those who read, hear, and keep what is written in it (Rev 1:3). Those who understand John’s Apocalypse–and live such that they have “kept” what it reveals–are blessed. We went through the book from April to April, and the year’s worth
Here is a great site for bible programs. some are free. check it out.Electronic Bible Study Tools see also www.disciplemaking.net
Bible Interpretation In a Nutshell:from Parchment and Pen by C Michael Patton “The following is a practical guide to biblical interpretation following a three step process that I have used for years. The Bible is two-thousand years old and often seems very archaic. This makes it hard to know how it applies to us. It can be very frustrating as all Christians are encouraged to read their Bible daily but often are at a loss as to how to understand it and apply the message to their own lives. This process has served me well and I believe it is
2 Peter 3:9 is All Greek To Me, Or is it? Here is an excellent give and take of exegesis and an example how christians should dialogue during their exegesis. Dr. Langejan and Jim of oldtruth.com do a commendable job of working out the mean of this difficult passage. In the end an edited clip of the exegesis of the passage came about. You can see this below: see also www.disciplemaking.net
I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more