When I was in 8th grade, I was placed in the advanced reading class, as I had been since the 2nd grade. Yes, this is a brag. But wait. It’s all downhill from here. One day we were learning vocabulary and the teacher asked for someone to give the definition of “literally.” Since my mom used that word literally all …
How to Read the Bible: Introduction (Program and Sermon)
Program Sermon Outline (loosely followed) I. Questions a. How do you view the Bible? b. How do you use Bible? c. Do know the Bible? d. Do you want to know the Bible? II. Classical understanding a. Literal b. Allegorical c. Moral d. Anagogical III. Post-modern twist IV. Why read it? Why does it matter? a. Cultural defense 1. Literary …
How to Read the Bible: Introduction
Growing up in a Southern Baptist church, the Bible was at the center of most of what we did. We were Protestants, which meant that we believed in the power of the Bible alone to guide our lives. And, because we were Baptists, we might yell at you if you disagreed. Looking back, I often think we worshipped the Bible …
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