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Isaiah 40:15

WHAT ARE IDIOMS IN THE BIBLE?

An idiom is a phrase that means more than the bare words on the page. We use them constantly. If a man says, “I’ve got my hands full,” he does not mean both hands are literally packed with objects. He means he is busy. If somebody says, “That went over my head

1 Peter 3:20–21

WHAT IS BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY?

Biblical typology is when God builds a pattern into Scripture ahead of time, so something in the Old Testament points forward to something greater revealed in the New Testament. It is not random symbolism. It is not getting creative and forcing Jesus into ever

2 Timothy 2:15

BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS

Biblical hermeneutics is the method of interpreting the Bible correctly. Big word. Simple meaning. If God gave us His Word, then His Word has an intended meaning. Hermeneutics is about handling the text honestly instead of bending it around emotions, tradition

Galatians 5

THE TIKTOK THEOLOGIAN PROBLEM

Have you noticed lately is how strange the online “Christian” world has become. I spend hours every day studying Scripture. Checking the original languages. Reading context. Cross-referencing passages. Looking at history. Trying to present the Bible faithfully

Most people don’t realize that the chapter and verse numbers in the Bible were not part of the original writings. Moses, David, Isaiah, Matthew, Paul, and John did not write Script

ure with numbers in it. The Bible was originally written as continuous text, much like a letter or scroll. Chapter numbers were added in the 1200s by Stephen Langton, the Archbishop of Canterbury. His goal was simple and practical. He wanted to make Scripture

Genesis 8:1

Chiastic Structure in the Bible

Have you ever noticed that some Bible passages seem to circle back to where they started? That is often intentional. Scripture frequently uses a literary pattern called chiastic structure to highlight what matters most. What Is Chiastic Structure? A chiasm is

2 Timothy 2:15

📖 WHAT IS BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS? (KJV)

Rightly Dividing the Word of God: Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles and methods used to interpret the Bible correctly. It is not about inserting our own ideas into Scripture, but about understanding what God has already spoken. 📜 The comman

Genesis 1:28

The Dispensation of Innocence

An examination of the first biblical dispensation, tracing man's creation, fall, and God's initial promise of redemption.

1 Corinthians 10:13

10 Bible Verses Everybody Gets Wrong:

10 Bible Verses Everybody Gets Wrong: 1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can e

John 5:39

Hermeneutics: Knowing and Living the Text

David E. Briones reflects on the necessity of moving beyond academic study of Scripture to embody the love of God and neighbor.

Psalm 37:4

Bible Verses You Are Probably Reading Wrong

Context determines meaning. Many common Bible verses are frequently misinterpreted because they are divorced from their original setting, intent, and audience.

Acts 17:10-12

How to Enthusiastically Study the Bible Like the Bereans

The Bereans were commended in Scripture as noble because they received the gospel with eagerness, examined the Word daily, and took personal ownership of their faith in community. You can adopt this same approach to deepen your walk with God.

1 John 4:7-16

Why is it important to study the Bible in context?

Why is it important to study the Bible in context? It’s important to study Bible passages and stories within their context. Taking verses out of context leads to all kinds of error and misunderstanding. Understanding context begins with four principles: literal meaning (what it s

Proverbs 30:5

What is textualism?

What is textualism? Textualism is the practice of adhering to the actual text of any document. Much courtroom debate centers around textualism as lawyers, judges, and juries must give heed to what the law actually says. Textualism is especially appropriate in biblical hermeneutic

Hermeneutics:

Hermeneutics: Hermeneutics is any effort to interpret the meaning of communication, particularly communication that is being interpreted in a different cultural context. In the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary, Bernard C. Lategan says about hermeneutics: “Although language presuppose

Genesis 4:10

What is the law of first mention?

What is the law of first mention? The law (or principle or rule) of first mention is a guideline that some people use for studying Scripture. The law of first mention says that, to understand a particular word or doctrine, we must find the first place in Scripture that word or do

Timothy 2:15

What is biblical hermeneutics?

What is biblical hermeneutics? Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles and methods of interpreting the text of the Bible. Second Timothy 2:15 commands believers to be involved in hermeneutics: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who . .

Luke 24:27

SHOW ME THE CHAPTER AND VERSE

Ask me for Scripture. You should. Just don’t tell me an entire doctrine has to fit into one verse, using your exact terminology, before you’ll accept it. Where did that requirement come from? Show me the chapter and verse for that.