her⋅me⋅neu⋅tics [hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-] –noun (used with a singular verb) 1. the science of interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures. 2. the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis. Previously I wrote about this subject and the focus was on ‘Homerneutics‘, the practice of reading your own meaning into a text of Scripture. …
Last Sunday I mentioned Lynn DeShazo’s song Ancient Words (which begins with the phrase ‘Holy Words long preserved’) as being one of a few modern songs that help worshippers focus on one of the God given means of grace, the Bible. I am a little disappointed that it has not achieved more popular usage in …
Sovereign Grace. The outline: 1) Heritage does not save. (1-5) 2) God always calls His own. (6-13) 3) God is just. (14-18) 4) God is true to Himself. (19-29) 5) Faith or fall. (30-33) Some notes: Paul has reached such a high point in affirming the certainty of God’s saving purpose being fulfilled in His …
Three Groans Anticipating Glory Read Romans 8: 18-39. If we have the Spirit of God living within us we are the children of God. What could go wrong? Lots, actually. How do we reconcile the truth of our relationship with God to uncertain and painful present experience? • How would you describe the current world …
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