Biblical Interpretation: Applying the Principles
http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=9473&view=post&articleid=236783&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
All who read or preach the Biblical text use principles of interpretation, whether they realize it or not. The question is whether they are good principles or bad ones.
Listen now
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. (Romans 8:28-30)
All who read or preach the Biblical text use principles of interpretation, whether they realize it or not. The question is whether they are good principles or bad ones. Preaching from one of the most familiar passages in the book of Romans, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones demonstrates sound principles of interpretation - those having their basis in Scripture itself. Using those principles he addresses a key question: Can someone who is truly saved lose his salvation?
http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=9473&url=10&view=post&articleid=263970&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
What is the true mission of the church?
http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=9473&url=10&view=post&articleid=263803&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
If we would seek a new Reformation in our time, it is profitable to study how the apostles confronted the ancient world with the Gospel of Christ.
http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=9473&url=10&view=post&articleid=263666&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Much of the church is returning to pre-Reformation position once again. We must not bring ourselves into such bondage.