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In keeping with the principles of translation, observed were: a) the four principles of translation, and b) the distinctives of bible translations, besides the category of formal equivalence (literal or word-for-word) and: b) the category of functional equivalence. These are (thought-for-thought – easier read, and less precise translations). The third c) the equivalence of paraphrase. The focus here, is catering for the modern readers. Thus, when it comes to selecting the bible version/translation to use, there's need for discernment and wisdom

The way to heal divisions and contentions in the Body of Christ is to preach Christ Crucified. Christ is the wisdom of God who heals all our infirmities.

The sermon establishes the theological principle that Scripture is not subject to private interpretation but requires the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who is identified as the divine author and teacher of the Bible. It emphasizes the necessity of spiritual discernment to understand God's Word, contrasting the natural man's inability to comprehend spiritual truths with the believer's access to revelation through the Spirit. The teaching outlines practical guidelines for Bible study, including the imperative to never add to or subtract from God's Word and to use Scripture to define its own terms and symbols. By citing passages such as 1 Corinthians 2 and John 3, the message illustrates how the Holy Spirit brings remembrance and clarifies deep truths, while warning against the dangers of immature doctrine and the corruption of biblical language. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging believers to rely on the Spirit's illumination rather than human wisdom or cultural trends.

Generational Warfare Taking Every Thought Captive, Tearing Down Strongholds, and Preparing the Next Generation to Walk with Jesus Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1–6 This message emphasizes the spiritual responsibility of believers, particularly parents and grandparents, to prepare the next generation to recognize truth, resist deception, and walk faithfully with Jesus. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, it reveals that our warfare is not against people but against the lies, false reasoning, and fortified patterns of thinking that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. The weapons of this warfare are not fleshly but mighty through God, enabling His people to tear down strongholds and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. The message begins by highlighting the power of songs of deliverance, those testimonies of God's faithfulness that remind others of what He has brought His people to, through, and beyond. Through Psalm 32:7, Psalm 142:7, and Psalm 8:2, we discover how praise strengthens believers, confronts the enemy's accusations, and encourages others to see God's greatness beyond their immediate circumstances. These testimonies become a spiritual inheritance that strengthens future generations. The sermon then examines the enemy's strategy of deception, illustrated through Adam and Eve in the garden, the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, and the serpents in Numbers 21. While the enemy seeks to undermine confidence in God's Word, Jesus demonstrates that victory is found through trusting and obeying what God has spoken. Just as the Israelites were instructed to look upon the bronze serpent and live, we must continually look

What does faithfulness look like when obedience costs something? In Daniel 1:8–9, a young exile resolves to honor God while living under Babylonian authority. His example challenges us to form our convictions by Scripture, express them with humility, and trust God with the consequences. This message explores Daniel's settled resolve and God's gracious provision, pointing us to Jesus Christ, whose perfect faithfulness brings forgiveness for our failures and strength to take the next step of obedience, come what may.

The Regulative Principle teaches that God alone determines how He is to be worshiped, permitting only what Scripture commands and forbidding human inventions or traditions. It regulates public worship to the divinely appointed elements: Scripture reading and preaching, prayer, singing, and the sacraments; while leaving circumstances to our sanctified wisdom. The Regulative Principle preserves the purity, focus, and Christian liberty of Christ's church in doctrine, government, mission, and worship.