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  • The Science of Bible Reading (Principles of Interpretation)

    10/30/2002 5:15:43 AM PST · by xzins · 32 replies · 376+ views
    Biblical Christianity Home Page ^ | (FR's own) Daniel J. Phillips, MDiv
    HELPFOR BIBLE STUDENTSbyDaniel J. Phillips, M.Div.  Part Two: The Science of Bible ReadingThe Bible is inspired, but it is not magic. Merely pointing our eyes at its pages is a good start. Many never get this far. But it is only a start! We must also use our God-given minds if we are to gain anything from the Bible. Scripture will not miraculously "zap" its meaning into our passive little brains, all by itself.Hear Paul’s counsel to Timothy: "Think about what I am saying; for the Lord will give you understanding in all things" (2 Timothy 2:7). Paul does not...
  • Principles of Literal Bible Interpretation

    10/29/2002 5:18:29 AM PST · by xzins · 515 replies · 3,232+ views
    Bible Truth ^ | Revised, Aug 2001 | Cooper P. Abrams, III
    Principles of the Literal Bible Interpretation By Cooper P. Abrams, III (Revised August 2001) * (All rights reserved) Introduction:         It is apparent from all the contradictory teachings of the many denominations and cults of Christendom, that they all cannot be right. For the most part, each claim to use the Bible as the source of their teachings. For example, most evangelical churches teach that salvation is by one's faith through God's grace apart works. However, some churches emphatically teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. Both may claim the Bible as the source of their belief. Most Protestants practice...