How do we read scripture through the filter of Jesus, shifting the focus of our faith?
We are now on our 3rd episode in our arc on Understanding The Bible. In this episode we talk about reading scripture as a story of ongoing development, the revelation of who God is in Jesus and how the understanding of a deeper meaning is a transformed heart.
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John Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He is the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
John 16:7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
"You need more than just scripture, you need divine understanding"
"Jesus is the only perfect revelation of god"
Heretic: person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted
Habakkuk 3:4 His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise. Rays of light flash from his hands, where his awesome power is hidden.
Theodicy def: the vindication of divine goodness and providence in view of the existence of evil
The Book of Job is set in the Land of Uz
The story of Job was written down during the early Second Temple era (late 6th century BCE to the early 4th century BCE)
Lament: a passionate expression of grief or sorrow
Galatians 3:24 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus
Galatians 4:4 But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
More reading on M Scott Peck's Stages Of Spiritual Development
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Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Further Up Further in is from The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
