TOPIC: How the intended audience reveals meanings in scriptures
Is the book of "Revelation" addressed to seven mystical churches of a future end time? Was the message a prophesy of things to come thousands of years later? Understanding the intended audience may clear up some of these baffling questions.
This is the second in a series on questions to ponder in order to comprehend the significance of any bible passage.
The long-censored meanings of many Christian scriptures are finally becoming clear after centuries of religious turf battles, politically-motivated Bible translation, and brutal repression of those who "get out of line." Read here to follow a Christian lay person's search for God and spiritual truth.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GO TO HEAVEN?
This short article is a modified version of a response to another blogger's question: "What does it take to go to Heaven?"
Friday, November 04, 2011
ONE -- AUTHORSHIP: “WHO WROTE THE BIBLE PASSAGE?"
TOPIC: AUTHORSHIP
Who should read this post: Christians who want to explore modern alternatives for understanding the bible, keep the faith, should read this blog. Each of the next several posts address one seven questions is important to determining the meaning and interpretation of the text. Learn how to study the bible better with these seven helpful hints.
"Who is the author?"
This is the first of seven questions one might ask when attempting to discover the true significance of any passage in the Bible. (This is not meant to imply that the questions must be asked in any particular order; authorship is merely the first question to be addressed in this blog.)
This is the first of seven questions one might ask when attempting to discover the true significance of any passage in the Bible. (This is not meant to imply that the questions must be asked in any particular order; authorship is merely the first question to be addressed in this blog.)
Who should read this post: Christians who want to explore modern alternatives for understanding the bible, keep the faith, should read this blog. Each of the next several posts address one seven questions is important to determining the meaning and interpretation of the text. Learn how to study the bible better with these seven helpful hints.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
A LIST OF SEVEN QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN INTERPRETING A PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE
What is the message of the bible? Is it the sum of the parts? If so, one must correctly understand those parts in order to ensure the best interpretation. Read more to find seven questions one should always keep in mind when reading or studying the bible.
Who should read this post: Christians who have been encouraged to read or study the bible daily; serious bible students, bible scholars, pastors and Sunday school teachers, and anyone who is interested in coming to a better understanding the bible.
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