BibleProject Inspiration, Quiet Time, and Slaying Your Giants – Paradigm Q+R #1
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Nov 1, 2021 Explore the selection process of the Bible and what it means to engage with scripture in your daily life. Discover distinctions between inspiration and inerrancy, along with the historical context of biblical texts. Delve into the complexities of narrative truth and the literary device of synecdoche. Uncover the significance of Second Temple literature and critique traditional views on authorship. Witness discussions on healing from harmful biblical interpretations, as well as how personal experiences shape your relationship with scripture.
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Jon's Quiet Time Struggle
- Jon Collins struggled with quiet times, feeling frustrated with Bible reading.
- This journey led to BibleProject, shifting his focus from systematic to biblical theology.
Alternative Bible Engagement
- Give yourself grace if routines don't work; follow your energy levels.
- Read larger Bible sections at once, focusing on the bigger picture, not every line.
Inspired vs. Inerrant
- "Inspired" (theopneustos) means God-breathed, implying divine-human partnership in scripture.
- "Inerrant", meaning without error, focuses on truthfulness/reliability, especially historically.
