I'm taking Hermenutics this my first semester and already I'm gaining more confidence in my ability to take a passage and and really get into the meat and bones of the passage. As it is called "finding the seams" the natural flow of the passage. This in turn proves that I'm capable of being a pastor. I'v been battling this for a long time and I attribute it to Satan trying ot defeat a potential good weapon in me (I hope that doesn't sound conceited) if it does it is not intended to be.
As apart of my reading for this class I'm reading "Living By The Book" by Howard G. Hendricks and giant in the field of Hermenutics. One thing this book has convicted me of is my failure to really study the bible and examine the scripture for deep meaning.
I'm guilty of distorting the text for all it worth making it say what I want it say so that I can condone my behavior or rather past behaviors. Scripture has but one interpretation and many applications.
Call this what what you will....I call it sort of a confession
And for something totally different(allusion to Monty Python)
Church History Question for Discussion:
Do you think Constantine was really convertered????
I say he wasn't cause if was genuinely converted to Christianity he would see that it was impossible to continue with the pagan worship. according to scripture.
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Hendricks books is a good one. I hope you continue to enjoy your classes as you prepare for whatever ministry God has for you.
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