Tag Archives: Bible interpretation

A Note About Descriptive Language

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

If Revelation isn’t to be understood literally, then how is it to be understood? As I said in the last post, it is “Apocalyptic” literature; it reveals something in word pictures. This kind of descriptive language shouldn’t be all that … Continue reading →

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Our Approach to Revelation

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

To begin a study of a book like Revelation, we must address some fundamental questions. In this case, the most fundamental of questions is whether or not it is intended to be understood literally. If we decide it should be … Continue reading →

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A Pause to Regroup

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

We have now completed the second main section of the book of Romans, and I thought this would be an opportune moment to pause and regroup. The purpose for writing this section was to demonstrate that while humanity, both Jew … Continue reading →

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There is a Problem Here!

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

Earlier, we took a look at 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, and ended up with a couple of ideas, and a bunch of questions. The next step is to have a closer look at the text itself. Since the ideas we came … Continue reading →

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Discussing Spiritual Warfare

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

One of the great challenges of discussing matters that relate to spiritual warfare is how to describe it; how do you do that? Most of the people who read these posts are writers, so I think I’m posing the question … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs and the use of Erotic Images

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Who can argue with the assertion that Song of Songs contains strong erotic imagery? For this reason, many have considered this book to be “too hot to handle” in churches over the years, while others see it as a book … Continue reading →

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Biblical Hierarchy and New Testament Thinking

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:22-33 There is a definite hierarchy in the Scriptures; there just isn’t any way to get away from this fact. Yet while this is a theological reality, it isn’t always popular today. In the very simplest of terms, here’s … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs: A Dilemma

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

  The dilemma presented by the Song of Songs has been around for a very long time. That it has been considered to be part of the Scriptures since many centuries before Christ is clear enough, and its controversial aspects … Continue reading →

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We Do Not Know What Evil may Befall Us

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:2 In this section, the Teacher continues with his elaboration of life’s uncertainties under the sun. Here, it would appear that he is talking about those who rule the nation; not all rulers are wise! The first verse in … Continue reading →

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A Great Question

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day, I received a question from Wally who asked: There are some who think we are made sinless at salvation, although I disagree. I know I am saved, yet I also know that I still sin. Have you … Continue reading →

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