I recently ran across an old but extremely helpful illustration from the Navigators that helps believers understand the wide array of ways to interact with and learn from the Bible. It’s called “The Word Hand“. With their permission, I reproduce their helpful text and illustration and below. (You can also print their PDF.) Hearing / Romans […]
Reading the Bible
John Stackhouse on Ignoring the Bible vs Reading It Literately [Video]
John Stackhouse, Professor at Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, shares an articulate answer to a questioner who wonders if Christians will throw out all of the Bible because some parts are “absurd” (or, more accurately, misunderstood). His words are important for us today as our culture increasingly rejects the Bible and believes false arguments due to misunderstanding Scripture (like […]
100 Bible Passages through Scripture’s Storyline (Printable Reading Plan)
One of my closest friends is a ferocious reader and has been as long as I’ve known him. Before coming to faith in Christ, he set out to read through the entire Bible. He flew through Genesis and Exodus but got stuck in Leviticus and probably felt like he was stranded in the desert with […]
6 Countereffective Approaches to Studying the Bible (Infographic)
The following post by Crossway books is geared toward women, but is also very applicable to us all. Jen Wilkin shares six countereffective approaches to studying the Bible in the below infographic. In the comments section below, share which of the six approaches you struggle with the most. For me, it is “The Telephone Game […]
Getting Beyond the Kind of Bible Reading That’s a Complete Waste of Time
Imagine you are very highly respected in your field. People often come to you for insights and leadership and have for a very long time. You believe you are honoring God and truly helping people know and follow Him. Then one day, a new guy shows up on the scene and tells you to your […]