Category Archives: Origin of Bible

Jesus was crucified by Rome and rose from the dead

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

How to understand evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and the salvation He offers. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Birth of Jesus, Cross of Jesus, Deity of Jesus, Easter, Jesus Christ, Origin of Bible, Resurrection, Salvation | Tagged Evidence for the resurrection, Jesus Christ, Jesus is God, raised from the dead, Who is Jesus? | Leave a comment

Before we apply the Bible to life

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Before asking “What does the Bible mean to you?” ask, “What does the Bible mean in what it says?” Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Expository Preaching, Hermeneutics, How to study, Interpretation of bible, Origin of Bible, Preaching, Promises of Bible, Study of God | Tagged Hermeneutics, How to study the Bible, how to teach the bible, Interpreting the Bible, preaching method | Leave a comment

Relevance with accuracy

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Let’s not acquiesce to trendy terms if their popular meanings could lead people into misunderstandings of God’s revealed word. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Church Leadership, Emergent Church, Emerging Leaders, Expository Preaching, Interpretation of bible, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Origin of Bible, Pastors, Preaching | Tagged Bible, Scripture, The Message, Word of God | Leave a comment

Seven guidelines for understanding the Old Testament

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

The laws revealed in the Old Testament were not originally given for us to follow today as God’s will for our lives. Those who follow the Bible should not quote laws directed to Israel as if they are God’s will for people today unless verified in the New Testament. Continue reading →

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Mocking the Bible

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Seven considerations for those who mock the Bible based on strange Old Testament laws. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Christian worldview, Cynicism, Ethics, Evil in the world, Fools, God's Will, Law, Legalism, Morality, Old Testament Law, Origin of Bible, Political Correctness, Scripture | 2 Comments

The Word of God is alive and active

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Five key passages describing the role of Scripture in spiritual transformation. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Change, Character, Christian Counselor, Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Counseling, Decision making, God's power, God's Will, Guidelines for living, Leadership, Origin of Bible, Restoration, Sanctification, Sin, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Truth, Walking with God | 2 Comments

An Indisputable fact of history

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

All those who take history seriously acknowledge the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ. It’s an indisputable fact of history that there existed in the first century a man identified as Jesus of Nazareth. We possess detailed accounts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Atheism, Atheists, Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Blaming religion, Christian worldview, Christianity, Christmas, Deity of Jesus, Jesus Christ, Origin of Bible | 5 Comments

Listen up!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

I am so glad to be able to share the short radio features I’ve done for many years. Here are three of them for your encouragement: Sometimes you just need to get perspective: Construals The three relationships in the home: Three relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Audio Resource, Bible, Bible from God, Family life, Leadership, Marriage, Origin of Bible, Parenting, Parenting teens, Radio Ministry | 1 Comment

Unlocking the enigma of our existence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

There are surprisingly few places to turn for thoughtful answers to the deeper questions about suffering, life and death. Continue reading →

Posted in Afterlife, All religions the same?, Anthropology, Atheism, Atheists, Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Birth of Jesus, Christian worldview, Christianity, Common grace, Conflict, Culture, Culture of Honor, Death, Death of Christ, Depravity, Evil in the world, Fear of death, Final judgment, Forgiveness, Hamartiology, History, Hope?, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, Jesus Christ, Meaning of life, Morality, Narrative, Origin of Bible, Origin of Sin, Philosophy, Problem of evil, Progressive?, purpose, Restoration, Salvation, Selfishness, Sin, Suffering, Theodicy, Worldview, Worship | Tagged Evil in the world, Meaning of life, philosophy of life, Purpose of life, Worldview | 1 Comment

Is the Church required to obey Old Testament law?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Are believers today required to obey the Old Testament? How does the coming of Jesus relate to Old Testament Law? Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Christian worldview, Christianity, Deity of Jesus, Hermeneutics, Interpretation of bible, Jesus Christ, Law, Old Testament Law, Origin of Bible, Sermon on the Mount, Teaching of Jesus | 4 Comments