How (Not) to Read The Bible - Session 1: Never Read a Bible Verse
How (Not) to Read the Bible (Dan Kimball) • 22m
Literal, out-of-context readings of some of the verses in the Bible strike us as sheer nonsense, and have spawned many a bizarre meme. But when we read, interpret, and understand the Bible accurately—not just individual verses, but how they fit into the Bible as a whole—our questions and concerns are answered, and we come to better know the author of the Bible.
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