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Do we need biblical scholars to read the Bible?
While the sentiment that the Bible is accessible to everyone is admirable and rooted in the Protestant Reformation's emphasis on...

Diego Silva
Jul 133 min read
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The Semantic Field of Words
While the semantic range encompasses the potential meanings of a particular word, the semantic field refers to a group of words related...

Diego Silva
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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The Semantic Range of Words
In biblical studies, semantic range refers to the full spectrum of meanings and nuances associated with a specific Hebrew or Greek...

Diego Silva
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Application
The last step of inductive Bible study is application, which involves a transition from the original meaning to contemporary situations....

Diego Silva
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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Interpretation
In inductive Bible study, the second step is interpretation. The goal is to discover the original meaning of the text. “What did the...

Diego Silva
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Observation
In inductive Bible study, the observation step is foundational. Done well, it provides the Bible student with an accurate picture of what...

Diego Silva
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Bible Translations
Translations of the Old and New Testaments into English are invaluable tools for Bible study, especially for those who are not proficient...

Diego Silva
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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Textual Criticism
The English Bibles we possess are not in the original form in which the Scriptures were written. The distance between us and the...

Diego Silva
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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