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Doctrine of the Bible

These posts are related to the doctrine of the Bible. What is the Bible? How did we get it? And what value does it have for us?

Is all that the Bible teaches true?

Is All that the Bible Teaches True?

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Is all that the Bible teaches true? Yes, it is. But we need to understand that our interpretation of what it teaches is not always true.

Should We Read the Whole Bible Literally?

Should We Read the Whole Bible Literally?

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How much of the Bible should be take literally? Poetry is not intended to be literal, but the historical narratives are.

Is the whole Bible about Jesus?

Is the Whole Bible About Jesus?

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Is the whole Bible about Jesus? By and large, yes. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. They all point to him.

what is Revelation all about

What Is Revelation All About?

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What is the book of Revelation all about? Is it prophecy concerning the end times? Or was it directly relevant to the original audience?

English translations of the Bible

Why Are There So Many English Translations of the Bible

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There are many translation of the Bible into English. Why do we have so many? Wouldn't we be better off just to stick to the KJV?

Dating the New Testament gospels

Guide to Dating the New Testament Gospels

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The New Testament gospels are our primary source of information about the life of Jesus. So what is the dating of the gospels?

The Doctrine of the Bible

The Doctrine of the Bible

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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.

Bible commentaries

What Is Bible Commentary and Is it the Same as Scripture?

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Bible commentary provides us with the insights of scholars who have invested much time and effort in studying the Scriptures.

how to read the Bible

How to Read the Bible and Get the Most Out of It.

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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.

the Bible is authoritative

What Does it Mean That the Bible is Authoritative?

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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

Jesus’ Fulfillment of Prophecy in Matthew

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One of the significant aspects of Matthew's gospel of Jesus is his concern with showing Jesus' fulfillment of the prophecy made about him.

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

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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?

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