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The Book of Faith Approach to Biblical Interpretation (14)

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Leaving Book of Faith Program

We have decided to cancel further participation in the Book of Faith program because we do not support, nor will we perpetuate the style of…

Started by Gary Kavanagh

5 Oct 25, 2010
Reply by Susan H Mitchell

Is this really interpretation? or redefinition?

Oh, I am struggling with the Genesis Books of Faith series Bible study.   Here are the specifics:   We all know there are two main thoughts…

Started by Scott Davidson

10 Apr 25, 2010
Reply by Scott Davidson

It's All or Nothing

So, I started my OtBOF study yesterday and had a great discussion. One of the sticking points that folks had was a discussion around the "A…

Started by Pastor Justin Johnson

48 Jul 22, 2009
Reply by carol goulet

Biblical Engagement for Missional Communities

At the Book of Faith advocates' training, Diane Jacobson mentioned a "Missional Bible Study" that I had shared with her, as one of the ways…

Started by Dwight DuBois

3 Jun 9, 2009
Reply by Nate Porter

Did God ask us to kill people?

This question is growing out of a Bible study about Deborah and Jael. Deborah's prophesy was that a woman would end the war. It was a woman…

Started by Bobbie Steinhauer

15 May 13, 2009
Reply by Kevin Keyser II

Redefining Truth?

While I am encouraged by the renewed emphasis on the discussion of the Word of God in our congregations, I am discouraged by the approach b…

Started by P.J. Colbeck

18 May 8, 2009
Reply by Kevin Keyser II

What is Grace?

Brothers and sisters, I need consultation and theological reflection. We at St. Mark have begun the first BoF book, and at the very beginn…

Started by Jonathan Litzner

16 May 8, 2009
Reply by Kevin Keyser II

Is Prostitution worse than any other job?

The answer for most of us is, "Yes." But in this week's conversation with my Women of the Bible group we discussed Rahab. No question, she…

Started by Bobbie Steinhauer

7 May 8, 2009
Reply by Kevin Keyser II

What's the difference between a whore and a prostitute?

This week my class studied Tamar (Gen. 38). It was clear that there is a distinction between the two in the Old Testament. A prostitute see…

Started by Bobbie Steinhauer

1 Feb 17, 2009
Reply by Bobbie Steinhauer

Is it ever a good idea for sisters to marry the same man at the same time?

This weeks study was Leah and Rachel. I am blessed to have a very insightful group to study women of the Bible with (an history teacher, an…

Started by Bobbie Steinhauer

0 Feb 9, 2009

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