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The best study on the subject

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Tim Archer

How many times has someone recommended a book or an article to you, saying, “This is the best study on this subject that I’ve found”? What do people mean when they say that? Sometimes the person means that they held … Continue reading →

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The dangling verse

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tim Archer

The other day, someone wrote to a discussion list and asked what a particular verse meant. The smart aleck in me almost won out; I was very tempted to write, “Nothing.” I guess that’s a little extreme, but a verse … Continue reading →

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The importance of context

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Tim Archer

As part of my work at Herald of Truth, I do a 15-minute program, Monday through Friday, called “Lea La Biblia” (Read the Bible). The program itself is divided into segments. During the first part of the program, I do … Continue reading →

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More Audio from Ray Vander Laan

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Tim Archer

A while back, I posted links to some audio by Ray Vander Laan. Ray does a wonderful job of providing insights into the Jewishness of the Bible, helping us to understand the message in its context. He has a very … Continue reading →

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Snooze or the Light of Christ

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Tim Archer

Writing about wisdom literature reminded me of a study I did a few years ago. Inspired by the hermeneutic used to condemn alcoholic beverages, I undertook a study of an evil that is similarly condemned in Proverbs and other books. … Continue reading →

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