Liberating you from bad ideas about God
To read the Bible in context, you need to know the five contexts of every Bible passage: historical-cultural, literary, grammatical, theological, and Christological. Here is what each context is, the questions to ask, and examples from Scripture that show how ignoring context leads us astray and how reading in context leads us to Jesus.
When was Jesus born? The Bible never gives a date, but Luke and John left clues. The shepherds in the fields, the priestly service of Zacharias, and the Feast of Tabernacles all point to late September, and December 25 may mark something even more surprising: the conception of the Light of the world.
Why are my prayers not answered? It is not because you lack faith or did something wrong. Here is what Scripture says about unanswered prayer, praying according to God’s will, prayers for healing, and how God often answers prayer through other people.
How do I know I have eternal life? Not by your feelings, your good works, or how strong your faith seems. Here is how to have real assurance of salvation by believing the promise of Jesus, and what John wrote so that you could know.
What are the main theories of the atonement? Here is a side-by-side look at penal substitution, moral influence, the ransom theory, and Christus Victor, what each one says about God, and why a non-violent view of the cross best fits the God we see in Jesus.
Is hell eternal? To answer that question, we need to know what the Bible means by death, the second death, and everlasting punishment. Here is what Scripture says about forever, and why the love of God never stops pursuing anyone.
