What are some Principles to keep in mind while we study the Bible: 1. The centrality of preaching. How will they hear if no one preaches? (Rom 10)  The Apostles did not go around establishing churches and then leave people only with a stack of letters to read as individuals, they established preachers and overseers… Continue reading Part 5, Some Principles

As we approach any undertaking we should always pause to consider what the principles or end we’re after verses the methods or means we’re using  to get us there.  When we get these mixed around we can become slaves to our methods and free to stop short of our goal. Let’s say for example that… Continue reading Part 4, Principles: Keeping the End and the Means in their Proper Place

And now a bit about how to come rightly to the Scriptures: We need to come not doubting but with belief and repentance. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for… Continue reading Part 3, Posture: We Need to Come Rightly

After my testimony about God’s word in my life, I came up with 3 P’s.  Posture, Principles, and Practicalities.  Our posture meaning the way we come to the Bible.  We need to come hungry and rightly.  Today, I’ll post the hungry part: Posture: We come hungry. The Bible refers to itself as food many times:… Continue reading Part 2, Posture: We Come Hungry.

I was honored to be asked to speak at a women’s Bible study tonight at my church.  In case you missed that I said, s-p-e-a-k.  I write.  I don’t speak, um, well.   One of my well-spoken  friends told me to use the nervous adrenaline to clear my head and push me through it.  I think… Continue reading Part 1, The Double-Edged Sword