Category «Bible Study»

My First Lesson In Hermeneutics

My first lesson in hermeneutics came when I was about 8-years-old in Citizen’s Drug Store in Chester, WV. I had stopped in the drugstore on my way home from school to buy some bubble gum and opposite the bubble gum, in the same aisle, was a “Tonka truck.” When I was a boy, I never …

True or False?

“Once saved, always saved” is not a guarantee, but it is a possibility. As you ponder that statement, allow me to make a case to defend its truthfulness. Most of us are familiar with the errant systematic theology of John Calvin represented by the acrostic “TULIP.” In this acrostic, the letter, “P” represents the doctrine …

More Than Meets the Eye

Last week, I stumbled across this relief dating back to the time of Sennacherib, King of Assyria. Though gruesome, it reminded me of the importance of diligent Bible study. Several years ago, my wife presented me with a trip to Israel. It was amazing, and one of the greatest benefits I gained from it was …

Who Wrote The Bible?

Over the past 34 years, I have had many people ask me questions about “who wrote the Bible.” The typical answer to these questions involved God using men through the process of inspiration to record exactly what he wanted preserved. But there’s another answer to this question and it is “my wife.” Allow me to …

The Power of One Word

While flying home from Denver, Colorada last week, I sat next to a man who was reading his Bible. We struck up a conversation and I soon realized he believed he had the spiritual gift of healing. After giving me a couple examples of how he used his powers, he asked me if I believed …