Rightly Dividing

This is the first episode of the Genesis Verse By Verse. In this video, I am laying a foundation for approaching these early chapters.

In this video, I will use Biblical Theology to explain John 3:16 and show that we often interpret it too narrowly, missing the full message of Jesus. When we take a verse out of context, we can lose some of its meaning; in the worst case, we may misinterpret it entirely.

In this podcast, I will show how Biblical theology can help us understand the Bible correctly. Far too often, false teaching is created by leaving the central story and creating something new. This is an excellent example of how Biblical theology can help us with the topic of tongues. Once you understand what Biblical theology can do, it will be a powerful tool in studying God's Word.

One lesson I've learned in my 40+ years of study is the importance of Biblical Theology. Through many conversations with Christians, I've discovered that most have never been taught biblical theology, and as a result, they do not fully grasp its significance. Biblical theology is essential for interpreting the Holy Scriptures correctly. In this short video, I will provide a clear overview of biblical theology to make it simple to understand.

To understand Genesis chapters 1 – 3, you must understand the geography. Many theology is based on a wrong view of the difference between the garden and the rest of the world. In this video, I will do my best to help you have a greater understanding of the world's layout when God created His garden.

Life is won and lost in the mind because we make poor choices when we don't think clearly. Over the years, I have worked with many, many people and have learned that most people do not have a worldview that keeps them on course. They lack a mental foundation to guide them through tough times. In this video, I will share my thoughts on how to win the battle of the mind.

Those who are not familiar with Christianity often wonder what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus. The answer they often receive is that according to the Bible, one must believe in Jesus to be saved. However, this response doesn't seem to address the question logically. I have attempted to provide a thorough answer to this question in a video.

Rules are a good starting point, but they are insufficient to help us make good decisions. God wanted to teach humans wisdom, but we have gone on our own, and now it is very difficult to obtain wisdom. People ask why the Bible is so hard to understand, and the answer is that we lack wisdom. Why are there so many different opinions on everything—because we lack wisdom?

The Bible is accurate, and our understanding needs adjustment if we perceive a problem. As we learn more about our world, like it not being flat 😂, we learn to read passages differently. We no longer believe the sun rotates around the earth, so we read verses with a different understanding than people 500 years ago.

Romans 5:14 says that others did not sin the same way Adam sinned. The question is, who are they? Commentators have pondered the question. I have learned that we need to think of the Bible as one story and not forget where it started and is going. Using that technique, I think I answered the question. However, it also made me think even deeper about how our sin is connected to Adams. Is it that we have his nature? Do we sin because a sin gene has been passed down?

I believe that if you listen to the podcast, it will help you look at the Bible differently than you have before. You might not agree with my conclusion, but I hope it makes you think when you read the bible in a larger scope than the context in which the statements are made.