One of the main controversies about the Bible concerns how it is to be interpreted. Is it best read literally or figuratively? How are believers to know the true meaning of a passage in the different translations? As with any scholarly pursuit, some common sense rules will greatly aid the student of the Bible.

What are some of these common sense rules for Biblical interpretation?

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When studying the Bible, theologians and good students must consider the times in which the Scriptures were written. Idioms, conventions, and experiences of that era provide the backdrop against which the various authors of the books were inspired by the Spirit to record the perfect Word of God.

What are some examples of the importance of historical context in the Bible?

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The Protestant Reformation is one of the most important events in the history of Christian theology. Due to the efforts of men such as William Tyndale, Martin Luther, and John Calvin, Bible study is personally available to every believer. The key statements of faith of this Reformation are called The Five Solas, and they form the backbone of the Protestant approach to theology.

What are the Five Solas of the Reformation, and are they Biblical?

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I have received a number of e-mails and links to other web sites since my article entitled Creationism: How Old Is The Earth. Many of these were throw-away, but a few contained some interesting points asking for clarification or bringing up scriptures that challenge the idea of an old earth.

This article will reiterate some of the key points which have not been answered by young earth creationism and will evaluate the main doctrine used to support a young earth.

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For many detractors of scripture, one key argument against Biblical inspiration concerns the history of the Bible itself. Inevitably, the nay-sayers have little idea about how the Bible came to be, who considered it to be canonical, and when. So what is the history of what we now call the Old Testament?

Page 1 explores the original layout of the Old Testament and gives secular and scriptural evidence for this. Page 2 documents how the books of the Old Testament were passed down to us, and what actually exists today. Page 3 is a summary of this article.

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Many measurements in the Old Testament have been handed down to us in terms of units called "cubits". Among these are Noah's ark, the size of the Tabernacle, and the various Temples in the Bible. The length of this mysterious unit is enough in dispute that people who argue for and against the Bible have attempted to use size to argue for and against some of the passages in Scripture.

What is a "cubit"?

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I think it is best to begin this site by giving a broad overview of what I believe; a statement of faith, if you will. I won't be including scriptures as backup in this post as it is already going to be quite long. And besides, many of these topics will be showing up in the coming weeks and months and will contain plenty of reasoning, scriptural backup, and explanation. When quoting scriptures in the future, I will generally use the NIV version unless stated otherwise.

I am a non-denominational Protestant Christian. In short: I believe that the Bible is the inspired word from God. I believe that God is a Trinity of equal personalities: the Father, who planned and is sovereign over all things; the Son, who executed the plan and came to Earth as our Saviour; and the Spirit who empowers and reveals to us all things. I believe that we are saved simply by believing in the saving work of Christ, and that after salvation we are to learn about God through Bible study and live the Spirit-filled life by walking in Faith.

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