J. C. Ryle was a persistent advocate of Scripture reading and faithful preaching. As Bishop of Liverpool he did all in his power to advance knowledge of the Bible. At a time when the influence of the church was declining and the population growing rapidly, Ryle maintained the importance of the Bible both for individual …
The Word and the World: No Stopping the Change—J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) Read More »
It depends on context. A person’s soul is in peril if he thinks Jesus was using poetic exaggeration when He said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). On the other hand, a Bible reader might maim himself unnecessarily if he …
Should We Interpret a Bible Verse Literally or Figuratively? Read More »
In view of our last post – “Did the Jews Corrupt the Old Testament to Slight Mohammed?” – below is a brief video by Dr. Peter Williams, Warden (CEO) of Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK, explaining why the Old Testament can be trusted as accurate. This quick-take video is featured within BibleMesh’s The Biblical Story Course …
Any seasoned attendee of Bible studies knows the scene all too well. The group reads a Scripture passage. Then the leader asks, “What does this passage mean to you?” only to receive a collection of answers that are varied, whacky, and even contradictory. Finally, the leader brings discussion to a polite conclusion by saying something …
There are passages in the Bible that should cause Christians to be especially glad. Many of them are ones that cause us to rejoice in God’s grace or be comforted by His shepherd-like care. But there are also moments where God decides to show the nature of who He is more clearly than other parts …