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Parables, Context, and the Prodigal Son

Posted on May 10, 2016 by David

A quick examination of the famous parable, and why a couple of common interpretations just don’t fit the context. Parables, analogies, and metaphors are as common as they are useful. They can communicate a concept far deeper than a simple description. … Continue reading →

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The Application for Every Verse

Posted on April 26, 2016 by David

Sermons and Bible studies tend to have a standard format: start with the scripture, end with the practical application. It seems a bible teacher is obligated to get through all the doctrine stuff fast, and get to the “meat,” the … Continue reading →

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The Scope of This Blog

Posted on December 6, 2015 by David

The name of this blog comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:21. My hope for this site is to  I am a follower of Jesus who believes the Bible is the word of God and therefore is the standard of truth, against which all other … Continue reading →

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