Gospel.com Topics Feed - Exegesis 2008-08-01T12:48:31-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/exegesis Will There Be a Rapture? - Into Thy Word Ministries http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43937&columnid= 2008-08-01T12:48:31-05:00 Yes and no! Yes, Christ is coming back and we will meet Him and it will be spectacular and no words or speculations could ever describe it effectively, especially not in the way most books and TV preachers have sensationalized it... However in fact, it is not a biblical fact or idea or even a word in the Bible.... The Importance of Bible Study - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31639&columnid=3801 2008-01-20T01:51:54-05:00 What does the Bible itself say regarding the importance of Bible study? The Authority of the Bible - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31630&columnid=3801 2008-01-20T01:30:03-05:00 Why should we listen to the Bible? Bible Resources you need to Know About - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31420&columnid=3801 2008-01-20T00:58:02-05:00 These are the research book resources to help you to understand the text of the Bible, its meanings, and historical circumstances, so you can get more out of your studies. The Lectio Divina? - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31426&columnid=3801 2008-01-19T21:06:43-05:00 Simply put, the Lectio Divina means to be praying in and with the Scriptures for understanding, worship, and intimacy in God's presence to benefit our faith, character, and spiritual growth. ATTITUDE is the Prelude to Effective LIFE! - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31650&columnid=3801 2008-01-19T20:53:17-05:00 Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. As the elect, saved by grace, it is still up to us what we make out of what Christ gives us. Maturity will make the difference of a life of distinction and purpose, or Getting away from Distractions! - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31649&columnid=3801 2008-01-19T20:47:17-05:00 There are many ways we can study the Bible effectively. There is no "best" way, only that we do it! Many Christians feel all they have to do for Bible lessons is sit in a pew, turn on the television or radio, or naturally receive their knowledge for being a Christian; but this is not Are you Transformed by the Word? - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31428&columnid=3801 2008-01-19T20:46:22-05:00 We can master the entire Bible and even be totally transformed by the Word, but, if nothing comes from it, it is meaningless and nearly worthless. The Main Goal of Bible Study - Into Thy Word Ministries http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31431&columnid=3801 2008-01-19T20:45:09-05:00 Unfortunately a lot of Christians think that all we have to do is read the Bible, and do what it says, and there is nothing to interpret. Or they will react against the educated “professional” Christian who is a teacher, scholar or pastor. InterVarsity Press - Hard Saying of the Day http://ivpress.com/hardsay/ 2007-12-13T15:49:02-05:00 The Hard Saying of the Day, sponsored by InterVarsity Press, offers daily, rotating explanations of those "hard sayings" in the Bible that are difficult to understand. Based on the book, Hard Sayings of the Bible published by InterVarsity Press.