Category Archive: Theological issues - Page 23

Making SPACE for God’s Word in Your Life
Posted January 24th, 2009 by Mike Hubbard

I recently heard about this acrostic from a couple of people in Jim Breeden’s community group, so I asked him to share it with all of us.  He wrote the following, which is a simple way to find applications when reading the Bible. Reading God’s Word is great, but better is allowing God’s Word to […]

Choosing a Good Bible Translation
Posted January 22nd, 2009 by Mike Hubbard

In translating the Bible into English, three general categories of translation are most common. Word for word translations, thought for thought translations, and paraphrases. The same three options are also used in the translation of other ancient books into English. Word for word translations make a special effort to carefully interpret each word from their […]

The authority of the Bible and the ability of God
Posted January 16th, 2009 by Mike Hubbard

My seminary experience was rather interesting and sad.  I went to the school seeking a master’s degree, but also to study to be a better pastor, preacher, and leader.  I thought I would go to this school and spend most of my time studying the great truths found in the Bible.  I was shocked to […]

The Bible’s Claims about Itself
Posted January 13th, 2009 by Mike Hubbard

This past Sunday we began a new series of messages on the importance and use of the Bible.  The claim this week was that God has spoken, and that the Bible is the clearest form of communication that God has given humanity.  The question I seek to address in this blog is whether or not […]

The Shack and the importance of discernment
Posted December 10th, 2008 by Mike Hubbard

Every once in a while, a book with Christian themes breaks out of the church world and gets notariety on the larger culture.  The most recent phenomenon is the non-fictional novel titled The Shack by William P. Young.  Right now, this book is #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list for non-fiction paperback trade […]


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