Misusing Scripture

Author : Manfred Brauch
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830877894
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abusing Scripture written by Manfred Brauch and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-09-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtually all Christians recognize the centrality of the Bible to their faith. Yet many Christians misquote and misapply Scripture regularly. Often those who are most passionate about the authority of the Bible are at the greatest loss when it comes to understanding its message clearly and applying it faithfully. Professor Manfred Brauch believes this kind of mistaken interpretation and application of Scripture is a detriment to the integrity of our Christian witness and contributes to profound misunderstandings in Christian belief and practice. In this practical book written with the non-specialist in mind, Manfred Brauch identifies and corrects a number of basic errors that interpret and apply biblical texts in ways that distort their meaning and message. Chapters explore issues of context, genre, consistency, author intent and other important considerations, addressing not just the act of interpretation, but also the attitudes behind the ways we choose to apply Scripture. Whether you lead a Bible study or small group, are a pastor or Sunday school teacher, are engaged in biblical study at a college or seminary, or are just an everyday Christian who wants to understand how to interpret God's Word well and recognize good interpretation (or the lack therof) when you encounter it, this important book will be an invaluable guide.

Author : Mark Elliott
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000853012
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Misusing Scripture written by Mark Elliott and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Misusing Scripture offers a thorough and critical evaluation of American evangelical scholarship on the Bible. This strand of scholarship exerts enormous influence on the religious beliefs and practices, and even cultural and political perspectives, of millions of evangelical Christians in the United States and worldwide. The book brings together a diverse array of authors with expertise on the Bible, religion, history, and archaeology to critique the nature and growth of "faith-based" biblical scholarship. The chapters focus on inerrancy and textual criticism, archaeology and history, and the Bible in its ancient and contemporary contexts. They explore how evangelicals approach the Bible in their biblical interpretation, how "biblical" archaeology is misused to bolster distinctive views about the Bible, and how disputed interpretations of the Bible impact issues in the public square. This unique and timely volume contributes to a greater understanding and appreciation of how contemporary American evangelicals understand and use the Bible in their private and public lives. It will be of particular interest to scholars of biblical studies, evangelical Christianity, and religion in the United States.

Author : Eric J. Bargerhuff
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441270078
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Most Misused Verses in the Bible written by Eric J. Bargerhuff and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Interest Guide Sure to Spark Curiosity and Conversation A surprising number of well-known Bible verses are commonly misused and misunderstood. Whether intentionally or not, people take important verses out of context, and pastor and Bible scholar Eric J. Bargerhuff has seen the effects: confusion, faulty decisions, sin being dismissed, and more. With a deft touch, he helps readers understand and apply sound principles of interpretation and application of twenty familiar verses. This concise high-interest approach appeals to the curious as well as readers concerned about incorrect theology.

Author : Mark Ward
Publisher : Lexham Press
ISBN 13 : 1683590562
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Authorized written by Mark Ward and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The King James Version has shaped the church, our worship, and our mother tongue for over 400 years. But what should we do with it today? The KJV beautifully rendered the Scriptures into the language of turn-of-the-seventeenth-century England. Even today the King James is the most widely read Bible in the United States. The rich cadence of its Elizabethan English is recognized even by non-Christians. But English has changed a great deal over the last 400 years—and in subtle ways that very few modern readers will recognize. In Authorized Mark L. Ward, Jr. shows what exclusive readers of the KJV are missing as they read God's word.#In their introduction to the King James Bible, the translators tell us that Christians must "heare CHRIST speaking unto them in their mother tongue." In Authorized Mark Ward builds a case for the KJV translators' view that English Bible translations should be readable by what they called "the very vulgar"—and what we would call "the man on the street."

Author : Colby Martin
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN 13 : 1646982436
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book UnClobber: Expanded Edition with Study Guide written by Colby Martin and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armed with only six passages in the Bible—often known as the "Clobber Passages"—the conservative Christian position has been one that stands against the full inclusion of our LGBTQ siblings. UnClobber reexamines each of those frequently quoted passages of Scripture, alternating with author Colby Martin's own story of being fired from an evangelical megachurch when they discovered his stance on sexuality. UnClobber reexamines what the Bible says (and does not say) about homosexuality in such a way that sheds divine light on outdated and inaccurate assumptions and interpretations. This new edition equips study groups and congregations with questions for discussion and a sermon series guide for preachers.

Author : Eric J. Bargerhuff
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 0764209361
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Most Misused Verses in the Bible written by Eric J. Bargerhuff and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A pastor and Bible scholar discusses well-known Bible verses that are commonly misused or misunderstood and presents their proper interpretation and application"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Craig D. Allert
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 0801027780
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A High View of Scripture? written by Craig D. Allert and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This addition to the Evangelical Ressourcement series offers wisdom from the early church for understanding the authority of Scripture.

Author : Vincent E. Bacote
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830875115
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evangelicals & Scripture written by Vincent E. Bacote and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vincent Bacote, Laura C. Miguélez and Dennis L. Okholm present twelve essays that explore in depth the meaning of an evangelical doctrine of Scripture that takes seriously both the human and divine dimensions of the Bible.

Author : James W. Sire
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scripture Twisting written by James W. Sire and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steven Paul
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1491775300
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abused, Obscure, or Misused Scripture written by Steven Paul and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Paul looks to Illuminate basic faith, tradition and practice, offering direction to those who may feel dizzy in a world where cultural, political and religious landscapes seem to be changing by the minute. Paul covers such hot button topics as divorce, homosexuality, and abortion . . .[also] the Trinity . . .good and bad angels, the Sabbath, . . .tattooing and piercing . . . The author has an informal, conversational style that makes primarily for easy reading.” —Blueink Review Also discussed are the great “stories” of Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, The Red Sea, the Feeding of 5000. How do these stories and lessons apply to today’s society? Can the Bible really teach modern-day individuals about abortion, immorality, sexual indiscretion, and political progress? Can it still guide us to become better people, better parents, and better citizens? In Abused, Obscure, or Misused Scripture, these questions and more are answered through an engaging and diligent investigation and study into some of the most commonly misunderstood and misinterpreted Bible passages. From its ancient stories to its lessons of morality and character, a detailed and faithful analysis of these scriptures reveals how God’s Word—in any time and for any place—maintains a deep and abiding relevance. By guiding readers through the Word with careful attention to the language and different translations and versions of the Bible, author Steven Paul helps fellow believers both better understand and embrace fully the underlying meanings and applications of the sometimes exciting, sometimes confounding, but always inspiring scriptures.