One of the benefits of coming to the Scriptures with a “plain man” approach is that we avoid “backfeeding” the Biblical text with men’s thoughts and subsequent conclusions. Every systematic or traditional grid has the potential of being superimposed on the Word of God and consequently forcing the interpretation to fit the system. While a systematic or conservative tradition may be at times helpful, man’s interpretations must be subject to the inspired Scriptures to determin

The great need of man is to hear from God about God. As a soul-being created in His image, man has been granted an awareness that attests to the glory, wisdom, and power of his creator (Genesis 1-2/Psalm 19/Romans 1-3). Man’s conscious sense of right and wrong also bears witness to a righteous judge who holds him responsible for his sin. Man is created needing a voice outside of himself to tell him who he is… and why he is here… and where he is going. Built into his self-

“Wisdom” – the spiritual insight offered by God to understand and apply Biblical truth to daily life. If any of you lack wisdom, let him...

At the heart of every individual life, family life, and church life is the matter of what we believe. To speak of faith is to focus on what