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Cory Curtis (https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/572316/users/1555404)
Feb 15, 2024
How to Look at the Bible discussion 1. “None of the actions recorded in the Bible
caught God by surprise. Each word of Scripture is designed to move the plan for-
ward in a way that glori±es God and points to Christ.” (Cartwright p.4) The idea
that none of the actions recorded in the Bible caught God by surprise is a…
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Rachael Frazier (https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/572316/users/1528699)
Feb 15, 2024
Module 1: Week 1
Thread: How to Look at the Bible
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1. "The Bible is God’s story about his plan to rescue, redeem, and restore what was
lost in the fall of humanity. In God’s plan and through the birth, life, death,
resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, the relationship between God and
humanity has been restored. This restoration is personally applied by the work of
the Holy Spirit to the heart of an individual. It is a work that leads individuals to
respond in faith, repent of their sin, and profess faith in Jesus Christ as the savior"
(Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 3).
This quote stuck with me immediately because, despite humanity's fall into sin, God
had a plan for salvation that included the death of his son. Christ came to earth to
redeem everything and restore creation from the corrupting power of sin, allowing us
to once again align with God's original intent for it. The force of sin has been subdued
by the redeeming work of Jesus Christ, who is the glue that ties everything together.
As humans who have been saved, we now anticipate and take part in the restoration
of the entire creation.
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2. “We are not the principal or even supporting characters in the Bible. This is one
of the dangers of adopting a “life verse” mentality regarding the biblical text. When
we do this, we replace the centrality of God in his own story with our own motives,
desires, or plans. (Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 3)
This remark spoke to me because I believe that many people follow this advice and
substitute God with their own goals for their lives. Rather than allowing God to be the
head of our lives, it places them above God. I need to work on letting God lead my life
completely and thoroughly.
3. "We are desperately and hopelessly lost because of the actions of our ±rst
parents—Adam and Eve—and our willful sin. This lostness means that we are
incapable of rescuing or saving ourselves" (Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 4).
This quotation aptly emphasizes that we are fallible human beings who have sinned
and will continue to sin. No matter how hard a person tries, they cannot rescue
themselves without the help of their Savior. We have to put our trust in him, give up
the weight of trying to rescue ourselves, and let him lead us and illuminate the way to
redemption. Finally, by trying to redeem ourselves, we are demonstrating that God
cannot restore our connection with him.
4. "There are no random personalities, events, or circumstances. There are no
unexpected situations. None of the actions recorded in the Bible caught God by
surprise. Each word of Scripture is designed to move the plan forward in a way that
glori±es God and points to Christ" (Cartwright & Hulshof, 2019, p. 4).
This quotation exposed me to The Bible from a new angle and offers an intriguing
viewpoint. It demonstrates how everything that occurs in the Bible is a part of God's
plan and is never an accident. This remark, in my opinion, was consoling because it
demonstrates that God is always by our sides and has thoughtfully planned out our
course, even in moments when it seems like nothing is going as planned.
5. "In him, we have redemption through his blood" (Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 5).
This passage discusses the atonement Jesus made "through his blood." Paul is
speaking about Christ's death on the cross as being an adequate compensation for
everyone who believes. What was covered by this redemption? It paid for our
everlasting punishment and the worldly in²uence of our transgressions.
6. "The bread and the cup impress upon us the depth of Christ’s sacri±ce and the
weighty remedy of God’s plan. As Friday turns to Sunday, we celebrate the
resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life. Life is more meaningful
because death has been defeated" (Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 5).
This quote is a reminder that many Christians have lost sight of the signi±cance and
worth of the Lord's Table and have instead turned Communion into a church ritual.
Two components—emblems that stand for two crucial facets of Christianity. The
bread and the cup are those two components. The cup symbolizes the blood of
Jesus that was spilled on the Cross to atone for our sins and the bread symbolizes
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the broken body of Jesus for our sake. The bread and the cup: Christ Jesus, our Lord,
symbolizes the same thing.
7. "He does not rescue and redeem us simply to leave us on our own. Rather, he
desires to restore what was lost. Those who have trusted God should ±nd great
comfort in the restoration of God. He is not simply saving us, setting us free, and
then begrudgingly accepting us. Instead, he has purposefully set in motion a plan to
restore the bond he had with his children before it was severed through sin"
(Cartwright & Hulshof, 2019, p. 5).
This remark struck a chord with me because it demonstrates that God saves and
redeems us out of love rather than duty. God doesn't need to save us because we
decided to do the sins, but he does it out of love and a desire to restore the
connection that sin has destroyed. It demonstrates that if one accepts God into their
heart, they are guaranteed to be welcomed with open arms by our Savior, regardless
of the decisions they make.
8. "Yes, the Bible is all equally God’s Word, but the books of the Bible include a
variety of types, or genres, of literature. Understanding these different genres is
critical to good Bible study. That is because, like sports, each genre has its own set
of distinguishing characteristics and guidelines for interpretation" (Cartwright &
Hulshof, p. 18).
I've come to understand the value of interpreting things in their proper context, which
is why this quote spoke to me. Various writers will use the same words, but their
meanings will vary. Every book in the Bible has something to teach us about God's
relationship with humans today. Interpreting the deeper meaning of the Scriptures
will be made easier with an understanding of the genres, literary styles, and literary
tactics employed by the biblical authors.
9. "When reading a parable, you should resist the urge to allegorize the various
details of parables. Rather than speculate on what every detail might symbolize (or
“allegorize”) it is better to grasp the main idea of a parable. Often the meaning of a
parable is revealed in a passage" (Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 19).
This quote gave me fresh insight. When I used to read parables, I would often
become engrossed in minor details and center the entire text on them. However, the
meaning you ±rst believed the writing to have is entirely altered when you read a tale
in its entirety. It's an easy approach to understand the parable's genuine meaning that
not many people take into account.
10. “Whereas the rest of the Bible is often appropriately described as God’s
Word to us, the Psalms are written to God” (Cartwright & Hulshof, p. 25).
I was drawn to this phrase because I had never read the Book of Psalms in
this particular light. The Psalms assist us in communicating with the Lord.
They serve as a reminder to rejoice in every situation, to rest in God's
sovereignty, and to acknowledge that He is the beginning and the end of all.
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