Biblical Foundations

In our previous sessions we considered some of the evidences which indicate the supernatural Source of the Scriptures. In the sessions to follow we will not be considering the inspiration of the …

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The Original New Testament Writings and Documents Unlike the Old Testament, which was compiled over several thousand years, the New Testament was compiled within one lifetime, comprising of the …

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The word “canon” applied to Scripture means “an officially accepted list of books”. The word is derived from the Greek word Kanon, meaning ‘reed’. A reed was used as a measuring rod, and the word …

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Roman Sources Pliny: Letters from Bithynia c. AD112 Pliny, sent to administrate the disorderly province of Bithynia by Emperor Trajan, wrote to the Emperor seeking advice on how to deal with a …

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Study means: To examine, consider, dig, inquire, research, scrutinise. To apply the mind in order to acquire knowledge or skill. The word is derived from the Latin, ‘Studium’, which means “zeal” …

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I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever …

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Bible study should not be a dry and boring exercise. Connecting vitally with the Word leads to a vital connection with God, and our Father wants to powerfully speak to you as you engage with His …

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Hermeneutics is the science of Biblical interpretation. The application of this science is called exegesis.  Essentially it involves the process whereby the reader or interpreter of any given …

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In this session we will be considering the Word from a different perspective. Jesus said in John 6:63: “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to …

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Sowing the Word abundantly into your heart has many benefits that will grow up and bear fruit in your life. Benefits of God’s Word actively at work in our lives include: “For this reason we …

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The Scriptures are... Given by inspiration of God (2 Timothy 3:16) Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:16; Hebrews 3:7; 2 Peter 1:21) Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them …

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