Reading the Bible doesn’t have to be intimidating! We read Scripture not just to learn new things, but to actually meet with God, to grow in our relationship with Him, and to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Try out the SOAP method with a passage from the gospel of John below.… Read More How to Read the Bible
One question we often hear: which translation of the Bible should I use? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for. Let’s take a closer look at the three translations Charles mentioned. The Message Strengths: Clear and powerful, contemporary language, good for devotional reading Weaknesses: Less accurate in regard to the underlying Greek/Hebrew Example: Ex.… Read More How to Choose a Bible Translation
God has a personal name. His name is Yahweh. In the sermon this past Sunday, we learned about where the name comes from and what it means. The name Yahweh shows up around 6800 times in the Old Testament. It is one of the top two words the Old Testament authors use to refer to… Read More God’s Personal Name
This fall, let’s immerse ourselves in the life of Jesus by reading through all four gospels. Choose your plan. While our goal is to read through the gospels together as a church, everyone will be going at their own pace. So choose the plan that’s best for you, and start reading! Read the Gospels in… Read More How to Choose a Bible Reading Plan
Who is Jesus? During this season, we can easily slip into a sense of isolation and disorientation. Now that many work, school, and church activities have moved online, the external structures that used to provide meaning to our lives have disappeared. We may feel lost and discouraged. We may feel like we’re drifting away from… Read More Series Introduction: I AM- The One Who Changes Everything