The Bible is a treasure box. To open the fullness of the treasure within, Christians must use a certain key—hermeneutics, or the rules of interpretation. The correct interpretation of Scripture is almost as important as the doctrine of verbal inspiration itself.
God is capable of accurately relaying His Word to us in a way that we can understand. It is crucial that we interpret properly to determine the intended meaning rather than forcing ideas into the text.
If Adam was not a literal, historical person who literally rebelled against God by eating a literal fruit, thus bringing in the Curse upon this world, then why did Jesus (a descendant of the literal Adam) come to die on the Cross. It is important to take God at His Word in all areas, particularly in Genesis, which is foundational to the gospel message itself.
To interpret Genesis 1–11 in the same way Jesus did, you must treat the passage as historical narrative and follow the standard principles of interpretation. When you do this, it is clear that God created everything in six normal-length days approximately six thousand years ago.
We all need, and hopefully desire, to get the clearest possible understanding of what the Word of God means.
How to read Genesis in the original language while considering vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and common translation issues in the first book of Moses.
Nobody should minimize the danger of errors, especially when we teach error to others.
God speaks through both nature and scripture, but they are not equal.
The study looks at delineations and definitions of יוֹם in Scripture, and in lexical and other sources.
PDF DownloadScripture is so hard to understand. How can anyone be sure they understand it correctly?
There is a considerable disconnection between lexicography regarding יוֹם and the formation of creation theology.
PDF DownloadThere is a considerable disconnection between lexicography regarding יוֹם and the formation of creation theology.
PDF DownloadIt is highly improbable that Genesis 1:1 contains a genitive clause, and it is equally improbable that the verse could be rendered with a dependent clause.
PDF DownloadIt is here argued that the best interpretation is that Adam and Eve are real, historical persons.
PDF DownloadFor nearly a thousand years a small group of proponents have argued for a different translation of Genesis 1:1.
PDF DownloadThe denial of the clarity of Genesis undermines the authority of Genesis—which undermines the authority of the entire Bible! The rejection of the clear, authoritative teaching of Genesis about how and when God created has significantly contributed to the moral and spiritual decadence into which America has descended.
We don’t need to abandon our defense of the Scripture to emphasize the resurrection.
The love of humans doesn’t last forever. It wavers and sometimes fails. It can’t help us avoid the consequences of death. But the love of God can.
Are translators attempting to push an unbiblical agenda that diminishes the Bible’s emphasis on manhood and gender roles?
When we read Genesis 1 in its context, it should be understood as a historical account which teaches that God created everything in six 24-hour days.
Hermeneutics—“rightly dividing the word of truth”—begins with a careful look at each word to determine its original meaning.
Sometimes we can destroy the meaning of a text by an incomplete study of the context or by imposing our own ideas on it.
This paper contends that Walton has given a magisterial authority to the ANE mythic texts in order to interpret the Genesis accounts.
PDF DownloadIndeed, the very reason Jesus came into the world was as a result of the great love of Israel’s God, and on a mission to fully express His mercy.
Is Jesus of the New Testament different from the God of the Old Testament? This study answers the claim that the God of the Old Testament is not a God of love.
At the core of truth are the concepts of faithfulness and constancy, implying dependableness, reliableness, and integrity.
Truth is a huge theme in the Bible—He is the “God of truth” (Psalm 31:5), who says, “be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2).
It seems that truth has become a somewhat dirty word, or at least a corrupted one. In its place we are left with a whole lot of uncertainty.
It is critical to those of us who hold to a literal, historical, contextual and grammatical interpretation of Scripture.
Our fallen nature often leads us astray from true obedience into the ditch of rule-keeping.
Is your church is teaching serious error regarding origins?
Creationist studies are replete with discussions of Genesis 1:1–2:3 and 5:28–9:29, but Genesis 2:4–3:24, has remained largely untouched.
PDF DownloadThe purpose of this section is to define some of the interpretive schemes that have arisen since the idea of vast ages became popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The entire Bible bears witness that we are dealing with a source of truth authored by God.
Why does Answers in Genesis say that those of an old earth persuasion have compromised? Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., explains.
Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., responds to a reader, who believes that the Bible should not be interpreted literally and that we should just focus on the message of salvation.
This article will provide a survey of the nature of Hebrew poetry and provide examples of the various forms of parallelism exhibited in the six poetic books of the Bible.
PDF DownloadChristians who believe in an old earth must hold to an inconsistent hermeneutic of interpretation. Troy Lacey and Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., explain.
To assess properly the debate that the scriptural geologists were involved in, one needs also to understand the views of Scripture held by evangelicals and high churchmen.
My father was never intimidated or impressed by formal qualifications. Nonetheless, he always respected his pastors . . . even those he disagreed with.
Tim Chaffey, AiG–US, explains why Genesis should be interpreted as historical narrative.
God is capable of accurately relaying His Word to us in a way that we can understand.
A ministry worker on a college campus thinks teaching a “literal interpretation” prevents students from accepting the gospel.
Christians must use a certain key—hermeneutics, or the rules of interpretation.
The key to unlock the Bible is within the reach of everyone and not just a special group of people with expert training.
PDF DownloadGod is shown as the source or sender of biblical information.
Interpreting Genesis as straightforward history is as old as written records.
PDF DownloadFrom the beginning of history, mankind has been tempted to question God’s Word.
A deadly virus is sweeping through church members worldwide. I consider this virus to be one of the most dangerous in the world today.
Because this is an article in an Answers in Genesis publication, some readers might answer by saying that Darwin’s On the Origin of the Species is the most dangerous book.
Examines the direct conflict between evolution and the Bible in all these relevant areas. Only one system can be correct.
Is there any explicit teaching within the Bible itself that suggests its details are not to be pressed in matters of the physical creation? When reference is made to the original creation, the creation narrative is treated as fact without any reservation.
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