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Ask nearly any professed Christian, and they will affirm that one needs to put their trust in Christ in order to be saved. But what exactly does that mean? Interestingly, the New Testament does not use that phrase (trust/trusting in Christ) in reference to salvation, but the concept is certainly there. However, we need to […]
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So far in our study of hermeneutics, we have discussed the need for authority and how authority is established. As we continue thinking about the concept of authority, we need to consider the difference between generic and specific authority. If we fail to understand the difference, we can get ourselves into trouble, and we will […]
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Many churches have some statement of faith or confession that they adopt as a unifying belief. A common one is the “Apostles’ Creed”* (despite the name, it did not originate with the apostles, but came about in the fourth century). Some churches recite this in their worship services. We might agree with the content of […]
Continue reading...In the previous article, we discussed the need for authority. However, recognizing that authority is important will not do us any good if we fail to understand how to determine what has been commanded by Christ and authorized in His word. So in this article, we are going to see how authority is established. To […]
Continue reading...As we begin our study of hermeneutics, we will start with a discussion of authority, because this is why learning how to interpret Scripture is important. The Bible is not like other works of literature. We may study to understand the works of Homer, Shakespeare, and others for academic reasons, or simply for our own […]
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John H. Hundley (1796-1881) was a gospel preacher who spent most of his life in Alabama. Though not as familiar to us as men like Alexander Campbell and Barton W. Stone, Hundley, like them, sought to go back to the Bible for his authority in religious matters. His open mind and study of the Scriptures […]
Continue reading...Hermeneutics refers to the study of how to interpret the Bible. This is a vital topic because it involves learning how to properly handle the Scriptures that have been given to us by God. Paul spoke of how important this is when he wrote to Timothy: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as […]
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What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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