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What is Theology?

September 22, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

“One is sometimes (not often) glad not to be a great theologian; one might so easily mistake it for being a good Christian.” – C.S. Lewis

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Interpretation terms defined

August 13, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

Exegesis, eisegesis, hermeneutics? Wondering what all those terms mean? Here’s the definitions.

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Augustine’s principles of interpretation

August 10, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

Augustine, the Bishop of Hippo, was a theologian and philosopher who lived from 354-430 AD. He is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers, and his writings influenced the development of Western philosophy. Here are his principles of interpretation.

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3 Tips for Bible study in a “post-truth” world

November 21, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

The Oxford Dictionary defines “post-truth” as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” Do we live in a post-Bible study world? Increasingly sermons are heavy with stories and emotional appeals and light on critical explanations of the author’s intent. But good Bible study methods haven’t changed.

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The Boy Jesus in the Temple and what that teaches us about Bible Study

June 16, 2014 By Krisan Marotta

How could a 12-year old astonish the best theologians of his day? Why was the knowledge of Jesus radically different than everyone else?

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In Bible Study attitude matters

January 15, 2013 By Krisan Marotta

Why do we have so much interpretative disagreement over the meaning of the Bible? Two explanations: one we can solve and one we can’t.

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30 Tips to Improve your Bible Study

June 12, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

Did you make a resolution to improve your Bible study? Here are 30 tips to help you keep that promise.

Filed Under: 101Study Help, 101Theory Tagged With: Bible reading, Bible Study, interpretation

Bible Study Convictions

May 10, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

How do you know if you’ve successfully understood a passage of Scripture? Start by understanding and embracing these basic interpretative convictions.

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The 5 C’s of Bible Study

October 14, 2011 By Krisan Marotta

How do you evaluate whether a particular interpretation hits the mark of authorial intent?

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The Goal of Bible Study

May 11, 2011 By Krisan Marotta

If Scripture is profitable for teaching, then we are expected to know and understand Scripture. If Scripture is profitable for reproof and correction, then we have to be able to determine what it means such that we have a objective standard by we can decide if one or both of us is wrong.

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