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Understanding The Bible
Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 4, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. We Can Trust The Bible
Contributed on Jun 4, 2018
If a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, all-powerful, intelligent, always existing, unique, good & moral God who loves us, were to write a book – what kind of book would it be… (week 1 of series)
We Can Trust The Bible #UnderstandingTheBible VIDEO BUMPER… OKAY - I want to start of the morning by reading several passages of Scripture that all have a common focus that will become obvious pretty quickly. Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. ...read more
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2. The Story Of The Bible
Contributed on Jun 6, 2018
In week two of our series on Understanding The Bible we will see that from Genesis to Revelation the Bible has one overriding and compelling story - The Coming Of Christ!
The Story of The Bible #UnderstandingTheBible Bumper Video Good morning MGCC! Welcome to week 2 of our series, ‘Understanding The Bible.’ A series that has 2 primary goals… Goal #1 – To take a look at the overwhelming evidence that demonstrates (contrary to the onslaughts of modern ...read more
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3. How We Got The Bible
Contributed on Jun 12, 2018
A message about canonization... how do we know that we have the correct books in our bible?
How We Got The Bible… #Canonization Okay Maple Grove, welcome to week three in our series understanding the Bible. And man, it is been a fun ride so far. NOW – in week one of this series, we talked about… HOW – if a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, ...read more
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4. Transmission Of The Text
Contributed on Jul 3, 2018
In this message we will look at the transmission of the text and in the process discover that the bible has been copied so much and so early that you cannot hide the original text.
How We Got The Bible #TransmissionOfTheText Good morning MGCC!!! I gotta to tell you there is no place that I would rather be than where I am right now! In this room, with you His people (His church, the body and bride of Christ) – gathered to praise His name and – seek His face. I MEAN ...read more
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5. Translations And Twbts
Contributed on Jul 3, 2018
In this message we will talk about english translations and the 2 common philosophies - formal and dynamic equivalent. And we will also talk about TWBTS (the why behind the story)... Like why did Jesus come and how do we get in on it.
Translations and T.W.B.T.S. #UnderstandingTheBible For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved ...read more
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6. We Are What We Eat
Contributed on Jul 30, 2018
In this message we will talk about 9 reasons why we should study the bible and why we should lean in and care about the subject of Hermeneutics.
We Are What We Eat OKAY… This morning we are jumping back into our messages series ‘Understanding The Bible…’ NOW – we jumped out of it 3 weeks ago… SO – I think it is important for us to do a quick review of where we have been so far in these conversations. FIRST – let me remind you of ...read more
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7. Take A.i.m. And Always Respect The King
Contributed on Feb 25, 2019
In this message we will discuss the hermeneutical principles of authors intended means and context.
Take AIM Always Respect The King Maple Grove… 2000 years a David… a king, a warrior, a worshipper, a man who chased after the heart of God... wrote the following Psalm about how he felt about the Words of God. The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the ...read more
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8. The Principles Of Observation And Genre
Contributed on Feb 25, 2019
In this message we will talk about the principles of observation and genre.
The Principles Of Observation And Genre OKAY - I want us to start off our time of study by reading some powerful 3000 year old God-breathed words that express the great passion that the writer of Psalm 119 has for God’s word. We will take turn reading the verses that come up on the screen and I ...read more
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9. Final Principles
Contributed on Feb 25, 2019
The principles of - consistency, figurative language, progressive revelation, caution, priority, application and obedience.
Final Principles Video Bumper (Bible) OKAY MGCC… This is our final conversation in our series, ‘Understanding The Bible…’ Week number 10! MAN – it has been a fun, challenging and rewarding time of study. NOW – let me give you a heads up on where we will be heading in the coming weeks… Just a ...read more