Bible Honesty Quote
Tips On Effectively Exploring The Holy Bible
putting the cart before the horse! This common trait, paradoxically, is man's nature both at its best and worst. We are good at taking that "leap of religion" and making great steps toward a goal. Yet consistantly we ignore sound planning and preparation - 2 things what would nearly guarantee our success. Such is man!
Starting on a course of biblical studies seems to be not that different. How frequently do we ignore the foundational exercises so we can leap in? Everyone does. And it works out just often enough to stay a tempting option. But don't be scared there's help for you and I yet. And it comes in the form of the lowly compendium. That is right, a compendium.
Language, especially the written language, is designed to be exact. The more important the writing, the more precise the language. That is the reason why contracts are so punctiliously worded. It's also why we pay counsels massive sums to by-pass what we have so conscientiously written but that is something for another day. Regarding the Bible, one could easily argue that it's one of the most meticulously worded documents ever made.
understanding the lessons we are designed to learn is dependent on our knowing the meaning of the words used to convey those lessons. And therein lies problem. Our spoken language is dynamic and liquid, changing fast and frequently. Our written language changes evolves and changes much more slowly. To grasp the written word, we need to understand the meaning and context of those words not as we understand them today, but as they were accepted when they were written.
Hence rather than jumping right in, take a step back and work on the basis of your studies. Try to understand the historical meaning and context of the words you are studying. Find and use a good Bible compendium. These days it's a straightforward matter indeed There are wonderful online Bible dictionaries that are easily accessed and utilized at the press of button.
Using an internet Bible compendium will improve your knowledge of the Word and deepen your religion. Next time you're nearly convinced to jump straight in, take the time to look up every word in a single passage. You'll be staggered by what you learn and I guarantee, be hungry for more!
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No Global Warming! Bible Said So! ~ Congressman - AE #598
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