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Read more about the article Bible study: Interpretation practice

Bible study: Interpretation practice

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How can we be sure the Bible includes what God originally gave us?

Q&A: How can we be sure the Bible includes what God originally gave us?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

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?…

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Read more about the article Bible study: The Bible’s attributes

Bible study: The Bible’s attributes

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Where should I send my child to school?

Q&A: Where should I send my child to school?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/05/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I’m trying to decide where to send my child to school. My friend is warning me about considering public school because my child would be exposed to more temptation. Do…

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Read more about the article Bible study: The importance of the family altar

Bible study: The importance of the family altar

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/05/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative?

Q&A: Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/04/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Whenever I go to church, it seems like the pastor is always talking about sin, Satan, and hell. Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative? The Christian is…

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Read more about the article Bible study: God’s attitude is grace

Bible study: God’s attitude is grace

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/04/28
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Grace is God's unmerited favor toward sinners. However, some are critical of the Bible because it speaks of laws, sin, hell, and judgment. We must understand that the problem is…

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Read more about the article Bible study: The Bible’s account of Easter morning

Bible study: The Bible’s account of Easter morning

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/03/27
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CHRIST IS RISEN! He is risen, indeed! This is the shout of the church, not just on Easter but every day. The resurrection is the lynchpin of Christianity. The apostle…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How can I explain how Jesus’ resurrection is possible and if the Bible is reliable?

Q&A: How can I explain how Jesus’ resurrection is possible and if the Bible is reliable?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/03/27
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Q&A: How can I answer people who question how Jesus’ resurrection is possible and if the Bible is reliable? Many theories but one truth Critics have tried many times to…

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