How to Read the Bible and Get the Most Out of It.
There are many different ways that people read and study the Bible. We should seek to read the Bible profitably, allowing it to change us.
Doctrine of the Bible
Posts that are related to the doctrine of the Bible for a study of systematic theology
What Does it Mean That the Bible is Authoritative?
What do we mean when we say the Bible is authoritative? Is it just a rule book or set of faith statements. Or does it shape our worldview?
Jesus’ Fulfillment of Prophecy in Matthew
One of the significant aspects of Matthew’s gospel of Jesus is his concern to show Jesus’ fulfillment of prophecy made about him in the Old Testament.
The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee
What is the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee mentioned in the Old Testament? Do they have any relevance for life today? Or only for Old Testament times?
The Doctrine of the Bible
From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.
The Importance of the Human Authorship of the Bible
If the Bible is indeed the divinely inspired word of God to us, is the human authorship of the Bible important? Does it matter if Moses wrote the Torah?
What Version of the Bible is Best?
So just which version of the Bible is the best? There are many good English translations. But ultimately, the best one is the one you will read.
The Bible: Inspired, Authoritative, and Without Error
The Bible is inspired by God and is the supreme authority for the believer in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible is without error in all that it teaches and affirms. However it is essential that it be understood in light of the culture that produced it, otherwise we are in danger of misunderstanding its message.
Canonization of the New Testament
I think it is fair to say that, whether you agree with the writings or not, they are a fair description of the beliefs of the Christian church of the first centuries and not an attempt by a later generation to build a religion around some legends and myths.
The Reliability of the New Testament Texts
Can we have any assurance in the reliability of the New Testament texts. That what we have today is the same as what was written 2000 years ago?