If you watch a movie like "Fight Club" for the first time and expect it to be a comedy, you'll be very confused and come away with probably a different message than the writer intended. Similarly, if we read scripture without knowledge of the genre it is, we may misinterpret or misunderstand what God tried to teach us. How do we learn about biblical genres and ancient historical contexts? And, more importantly, should Dan and Austin try and race their normal cars the speed that professional drag racers can achieve?
Snakes are commonly used symbols in the Old Testament, but often in conflicting ways. They can be Good - like Aaron's staff or the...
When we are told to make every effort to live at peace, it means CONSTANTLY be making every effort. ANd not just with people...
We have hope that there will be a total renewal of our decaying world. But what does renewal look like, and how can we...