While I have been a proud member of the Mennonite Brethren (MB) family since 1984, I no longer count the number of times I have heard colleagues, friends, and various leaders confidently state that biblical inerrancy is “not our thing.”
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A conversation between two Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary professors about why and how Scripture is read in worship services. Lynn Jost is professor and program director for Old Testament…
The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible Scot McKnight Thomas Nelson Review by Keith Reed What is the subject? This book is a response to the question of…
At last Saturday’s commencement, Columbia cheered on our largest graduating class in our history: 136 students (49 BA grads, 34 diploma grads, and 53 certificate grads.) Among the Class of…
I stopped for a morning coffee and saw an elderly gentleman sitting alone, his Bible open to Jeremiah beside a steaming cup. All around, his peers were boisterous about a hockey…
Throughout church history, Christians have affirmed that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. But what does that actually mean? While serving in southern Africa, I met people who…
Engagement: Some 50% of evangelical Canadians read the Bible at least once a week. 18% of Canadians strongly believe the Bible is the Word of God. 1 in 7 Canadians (13%)…
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through…
The Voice New TestamentEcclesia Bible Society
Mennonite Brethren, like other Anabaptist groups, vigorously pursue the question of identity. Nowhere is this quest more evident than in the field of hermeneutics, which, for the purposes of this article, I will simply define as the science and art of interpreting the Bible.
Children are naturally inquisitive. To encourage conversations about – and love for – the Word of God, start by simply reading the Bible together with them. Respond to their questions. Return the favour and ask them questions too! Here are three questions you may wish to use.