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Doing Bible Study Like a Detective

by David R. Smith November 28, 2022

by David R. Smith November 28, 2022

There’s a right way – and a wrong way – to study the Bible. The right way is to investigate what the Word of God actually says and then allow …

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Apologetics Bible Bible Study Context Exegesis God's Existence Halloween Hermeneutics Interpretation Truth
The Importance of Context

by David R. Smith November 16, 2010

by David R. Smith November 16, 2010

I’ll bet you a million bucks the Bible says, “There is no God.” Any takers? Fair warning: if you bet against me, you’ll be wrong. Let me explain…

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