Tag Archives: scriptural interpretation

A new paradigm: The Bible as “Revelation and Invitation.”

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Speakfaithfully

[I have written at length as to why the dominant approach to the Bible in Christianity is highly problematic and suggested some reasons why we continue to use it.  In this post I want to present an alternate way to … Continue reading →

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If the “Truth mine” approach to the Bible is so broken, why is it so widespread and why do Christians keep using it?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Speakfaithfully

[In my previous posts I have suggested approaching the Bible as a “truth mine,” to be excavated for eternal and divine truths that are applicable to everyone, is problematic for several reasons. The development and nature of the Bible itself … Continue reading →

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Why this use of the Bible is problematic in practice…

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Speakfaithfully

[In my previous post I described how the dominant approach to the Bible I have seen in Christianity is problematic, if not outright impossible, to use given the development and the nature of the Bible.  In this post I want … Continue reading →

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Why this use of the Bible is problematic due to the Bible we have…

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Speakfaithfully

[In my previous post I have described how I have seen the Bible essentially treated as a “Truth mine.” The Bible is “mined” for eternal truths from God. These truths are often then used to guide and govern Christian behavior … Continue reading →

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