How do I interpret scripture?

One of the most important things a believer must learn is how to read and understand God’s word. If we do not know how to interpret what we read in scripture, we can be easily led astray.

Here are some of our favorite resources that will help you to know God’s word, properly understand the context of each verse, and apply it to your life.

1.            Herman Who by Todd Friole

https://shop.wretched.org/product/herman-who/

2.            Bible Project

https://bibleproject.com

3.            Look at the Book by John Piper

https://www.desiringgod.org/labs

4.           Bible Hub has a collection of commentaries from well respected theologians for each book of the Bible

https://biblehub.com  

The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus Christ! That He has taken our punishment on himself and has given us all of His rewards- adopting us into His family!

The Gospel is the motivation to be who we already are in Christ! This changes the way we read the Bible. It is not just a book of rules or list of commands from God. When we connect the commands of scripture to the fuel to accomplish those commands (the gospel), it changes the way we read it.

Here’s a helpful resource on gospel Indicatives (fuel to accomplish what you should do), and Imperatives (what you should do)

http://www.withallthymind.com/biblestudy/studies/Indicitives-Imperitives.pdf