Oct 9, 2023 | Best of WitW
The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target. Progress toward greater spirituality is measured by what can be seen (for example, how well I maintain the routines of sabbath, bible reading, confession; how loving my actions are toward others; how much I experience greater joy and contentment; how well I serve and sacrifice, etc.) which means success is measured by outward righteous behavior. But is outward righteous behavior the right target?
Oct 2, 2023 | Best of WitW
“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today. But does it work? The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no.
Jun 19, 2023 | Best of WitW
After you’ve done your observation, word studies, outlining and answered the questions you generated, it’s time to start putting it all together. In this step, you want to collect, refine and organize all those details you observed into a coherent meaning. Observation primarily focuses on the questions: “what does it say and how do I know?” Interpretation focuses on the questions: “what does it mean and how do I know?”
Jun 12, 2023 | Best of WitW
https://wednesdayintheword.com/how-not-to-interpret-the-bible-dont-think-twice/
Jun 5, 2023 | Best of WitW
In the Christian Bible, the Old Testament is divided into 4 main parts based on genre. Within each genre, books are organized by author, chronology and size.
May 22, 2023 | Best of WitW
While not a complete list of early church heresies, these groups are the ones that the New Testament authors seem to write against and respond to most often
Apr 24, 2023 | Best of WitW
Today we often seek preachers who tell us stories, make us laugh, and tickle our ears with poetry and platitudes. We would rather listen to Jon Stewart than Jonathan Edwards. We ought to think critically about how far we have slipped down the slope of valuing style over substance.
Mar 6, 2023 | Best of WitW
So you’d like to teach the Bible? How do you get started? How do you decide if Bible teaching is your calling? Here’s my advice for aspiring teachers. First and foremost you need to learn to study the Bible well. Start with Bible Study 101. Then progress to the topics below.
Jan 30, 2023 | Best of WitW
The key to understanding Hebrew poetry and Wisdom Literature is knowing that the “rhyme” of ideas is more important than the sounds. This “rhyming” of ideas is called parallelism.
Nov 7, 2022 | Best of WitW
A vital part of your Bible study arsenal is learning to recognize false teachers. Here are three interesting lists — both modern and classic — on how to discern a true teacher from a false teacher. Notice the similarities.
Oct 24, 2022 | Best of WitW
How do you recognize a group which claims to represent genuine, apostolic Christianity but in reality does not? Here are 5 questions that separate “the sheep” from “the wolves.”
Oct 17, 2022 | Best of WitW
Emergent Theology claims theological certainty is an idol, but Paul claims the authority to speak on behalf of God.
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.