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Critical Study - Is That Really From God?

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Pastor Derek and Jessica discuss thinking critically about what we hear and read. Just because something sounds good and encouraging, is it based on a biblical principle? Where is that referenced. Just because something feels good or impactful doesn't mean it's Truth.

Acts 17:10-11 praises the Berean church for being OPEN to the teachings they were brought, but also going back and CHECKING that the word was scriptural.


Resources to do your own CHECKING:

  1. The Bible App: It's user friendly, offers different translations to compare and contrast. It includes studies and makes community easy. https://www.bible.com/app
  2. Blue Letter Bible App: This app is a little deeper. It includes more resources for critical analysis. It will help you find references between verses, commentary, and translations. https://www.blueletterbible.org/apps-tools.cfm
  3. Logos App: This app is similar to the BLB app. It has more resources, and it allows you to keep multiple tabs running to jump back and forth in references. You can purchase books through this app, too. https://www.logos.com/bible-app
  4. Strong's Concordance: A concordance is basically a biblical dictionary. It breaks down words, verses, chapters, and books. It includes commentary from biblical scholars discussing themes, ideas, history, context, and more. It lists cross references. It's a standard tool of preachers and has been for years. Many of the Bible apps will provide access to this, but you can also use it directly from its own app.

    5. IOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strongs-concordanhttps://www.logos.com/bible-appce/id1425215177

    Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bible.and.strongs.concordance&hl=en_US&gl=US

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