In this rich and practical explanation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a foundational Bible-study question: How do we know what Scripture applies directly to our lives and what we are meant to read as observers? Pastor Mike introduces the essential principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutics), explaining how to identify the original meaning of a passage, extract timeless truths, and apply them faithfully to life today. Using clear biblical examples, he walks listeners through the helpful “Then – Always – Now” method, equipping believers to handle God’s Word accurately and confidently in daily study.
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What does it actually look like to live as though God keeps his word? It's not always easy. There is questioning, wrestling and wondering; and sometimes what looks like defeat can be the exact opposite. Ambitious faith perseveres through all of it and can leave a lasting legacy. Learn more about what it means to trust God's promises through The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by his wife, Elisabeth Elliot.
Be sure to request the book The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by Elisabeth Elliot and discover a legacy of ambitious faith.