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Nov 6, 2024 · Interpretation is the process of understanding 1) what a Biblical text means and 2) how the text was meant to be applied. Once you have gathered the necessary information to discover what a passage is saying, you can then begin to understand its meaning through careful study of the book’s historical context, literary context, and actual content.. 1.
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Oct 17, 2024 · In the last article, we examined the strange vision from Daniel 7.Here, we look at what this vision means. Daniel is worried about the fourth beast because it’s horrifying. It has iron teeth, bronze claws, and it “crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left” (Dan 7:19).
Welcome to Sharper Iron ‘23
Aaron Blumer Thu, 02/23/23 12:00 am. SharperIron. Welcome to the latest iteration of Sharperiron.org. Since nobody knows what iteration we’re actually on, ‘23 it is! First, thanks for your patience over the down time. Second, thanks for your continued patience as we work out bugs, finish construction in places, and tidy up a lot.
On Fellowship, Part 1: It’s Who We Are - SHARPER IRON
Oct 26, 2023 · On Fellowship, Part 1: It’s Who We Are. As this year began I started a series on spiritual growth, which I called “On Building Spiritual Muscle.”. The series focused on the key spiritual exercises that the Bible prescribes for spiritual health, exercises that Christians have generally called “the means of grace”: Scripture, prayer ...
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We do ask that you understand and affirm our Doctrinal Statement and agree to abide by the Comment Guidelines. The name of the site derives from Proverbs 27:17. “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”. It’s our hope that discussions here focus on ideas and understanding and a desire to know and live by ...
On Church, Part 5: How You Doin’? - SHARPER IRON
Aug 13, 2024 · A word of caution. This is an infinite task. You can’t do it in a day, or a week—or even your entire lifetime. Don’t exhaust yourself trying to do everything. Pick an opportunity and devote some time and effort to it. Add others as you have opportunity or as the Spirit directs you down unexpected paths.
‘My Father Planned It All’ | SHARPER IRON
Nov 1, 2024 · God already knows the results, what they will portend, and how they fit into His prophetic plan. These old words ignite new confidence in Him: What tho’ the way be lonely, And dark the shadows fall; I know where’er it leadeth, My Father planned it all. * Harriett H. Pierson; “My Father Planned It All.”. Lyrics are public domain.
Welcome to SharperIron 3.2 | SHARPER IRON
Jun 29, 2012 · As you can see, the latest site redesign is online now. We hope you’ll enjoy it. A few things to check out. New menu system; New editor for comments: now you can format your comments with a far more functional toolbar (or html code, if you like).
Where Abortion Policies Stand Now | SHARPER IRON
5 days ago · Where Abortion Policies Stand Now. SI Filings Thu, 11/07/24 11:00 am. Society & Culture. State Abortion Laws. Abortion. Pro-Life Movement. “Voters in 10 states were asked to decide whether legalized abortion would be protected in their state constitutions. Here’s how they voted—and what it portends for the pro-life cause.”.
On Fellowship, Part 2: What It’s For | SHARPER IRON
Nov 2, 2023 · Church, and the fellowship that comes with it, is God’s provision for accomplishing a greater work—gathering unto himself a people from all nations (Rev 7.9-12), and conforming them, over time, to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ (Rom 8.29). That’s really what all this is about—not just church, but all of history and everything it ...