Showing posts with label Know Your Bible. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Know Your Bible. Show all posts

Thursday, December 30, 2010

The BENEFIT of a CHRONOLOGICAL READING...

Certainly any reading of the Holy Scriptures will benefit your life.
WHY THIS PARTICULAR APPROACH?
This chronological study is designed for you to get into God's word every day of the year and for you to gain greater understanding of the overall history and timeline that unfolds in the biblical narrative. "Related passages are placed one after another so that you can see how they illuminate and complement one another..." for example, as you read the Psalms you will see how they related to David's faith and life events as conveyed in 1 Samuel and as you read Paul's letters in the New Testament, you will see how they fit into the missionary journeys recorded in Acts.
DISCLAIMER:
There are many different chronological arrangements of the events of Scripture. While "most of the Biblical accounts, prophecies, and psalms can be accurately dated to a year... or a specific period of time...." some are difficult to date for many and various reasons. Consequently, "scholars cannot be certain that any chronological order is 100 percent correct. The Scripture placement used in this Bible represents a consensus on chronological order among evangelical scholars."(quotes from Introduction to The One Year Chronological Bible, NIV, by Tyndale)
NONETHELESS, the many benefits to this chronological approach far outweigh any costs. This study fits squarely with our goals for the year at Trinity and our theme:
Again, I look forward with eager anticipation to our journey together in 2011. May the Spirit continue to lead us.
Pastor Karl

Monday, December 27, 2010

Do you REALLY know your bible?

2011 is going to be a year in which we really get to know the bible firsthand through this chronological reading of God's Word. As we prepare to begin this journey, we recognize the challenge ahead and the need for us to take this journey. Seriously, how well do you know God's Word? How well acquainted are you with Holy Scripture? Can you rap it? Enjoy... :)
Pastor Karl