Bible contradictions?
The cross of Christ helps us reconcile what can seem to be contradictions in the Bible. Critics of the Bible attempt to discredit the Bible with a variety of strategies.…
Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?
Every denomination believes they are teaching the right thing. Are there different interpretations of the Bible? The idea that there are many legitimate interpretations of the Bible is a lie…
The book of James: Avoiding loveless judging
A blueprint for living out our life of faith Did you know that the snail has teeth on its tongue? Under the microscope, hundreds of tiny teeth show up. With…
Bible study: Interpretation practice
HERMENEUTICS COMES from a Greek word that means “to interpret.” Therefore, hermeneutics refers to the study of biblical interpretation, determining the meaning the writer intended for the original reader. We…
Q&A: How can we be sure the Bible includes what God originally gave us?
I know the Bible is God’s Word. But what about the reliability of the Bible as ancient literature? How can we be sure we have what God originally gave us?…
The book of James: Taming the tongue
A blueprint for living out our life of faith The gift of speech brings much joy. What if we had no tongue to help us say, “I love you”? What…
Bible study: The Bible’s attributes
In addition to being reliable, the Bible has many attributes or characteristics that bring us comfort as believers. It speaks with the authority of God (Luke 16:29). The Bible has…
Bible study: The importance of the family altar
THE Q&A ARTICLE talks about the choice between sending your child to a Lutheran elementary school or to a public school. I know many WELS teachers in the public school…
Hands off the Bible!
The Bible is God’s Word. He doesn’t want us to pick and choose what we believe. There are few acts in the Bible more brazen than this one by Jehoiakim,…