Sound interpretation submits to Jehovah’s inspired Word, using the historical-grammatical method to uncover the single meaning He gave through each biblical author.
Keys to Understanding the Bible
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.
