Sound interpretation submits to Jehovah’s inspired Word, using the historical-grammatical method to uncover the single meaning He gave through each biblical author.
Higher Criticism and Its Assault on the Old Testament
Higher criticism dismantles the Old Testament with speculation; the historical-grammatical method defends it as Jehovah’s truthful, covenantal Word in real history.
Deep Dive into ἐπιγνώσει in 2 Peter 1:2 and the Possible Extra Meaning with the Preposition
ἐν ἐπιγνώσει in 2 Peter 1:2 expresses the sphere or means by which grace and peace multiply—through full, relational knowledge of God in Christ.
How to Study the Bible
A disciplined, text-driven framework—observe, interpret, apply—puts Scripture’s God-breathed words into daily obedience without relying on paraphrases or trends.
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Only the historical-grammatical method submits to Scripture’s God-breathed words; the historical-critical method dethrones authority and breeds unbelief.
Variety and Unity: The Spirit Distributes as He Wills – 1 Corinthians 12:8–11
The Spirit sovereignly distributes gifts for the good of the body—not all receive the same, and none are self-generated or pursued emotionally.
Church Discipline and Accountability Within the Body – 1 Corinthians 5:4–5; Galatians 6:1–2
Paul teaches that church discipline is essential for purity and restoration, not punitive exclusion. The body must correct and restore in truth and love.
Baptized into One Body: Entrance by Covenant Identification – 1 Corinthians 12:13
Paul teaches that entrance into the church comes by Spirit-enabled covenant identification—not emotion or mysticism—uniting all believers under Christ.
The Word Dwelling Richly: Filling the Mind with Truth – Colossians 3:16
Paul commands believers to let the Word dwell richly—not through mysticism, but by saturating their minds with Scripture, shaping all teaching, worship, and living.
WHAT ABOUT BIBLICAL CRITICISM? A Conservative Evangelical Response to Higher Criticism’s Assault on the Bible
Higher criticism is speculative, biased, and deeply flawed—its assumptions deny inspiration and its theories contradict archaeological and textual evidence.

