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2) Year1-Module3-Lecture2 Understanding the Bible
Lecture by: Ken Paynter on 28 May 2024
Synopsis: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Source texts - NT
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 31 July 2022
Synopsis: The New Testament has been preserved in more manuscripts than any other ancient work of literature, with: - over 5,800 complete or fragmented Greek manuscripts - 10,000 Latin manuscripts -.....
Y2-M2-L1- Bible-versions
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 February 2022
Synopsis: What criteria do you use when choosing a translation of the Bible? - Accuracy (for study) - Readability (easy to understand) - Underlying text (we’ll cover this in a future study)
Source texts - OT
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 23 July 2021
Synopsis: The Masoretic Text is the authoritative Hebrew and Aramaic text of the 24 books of the Tanakh in Rabbinic Judaism. It was primarily copied, edited and distributed by a group of Jews known as the.....
The Apocrypha
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 17 July 2021
Synopsis: The word “Apocrypha” originally denoted “hidden” writings. It comes from Greek and is formed from the combination of apo (away) and kryptein (hide or conceal – origin of the English word.....
The Apocrypha - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 29 June 2021
Synopsis: Although the word apocrypha meant “hidden” it later came to mean works that were theologically suspicious, spurious, or worse – false, bad and heretical.
Y1-102-CH12-13-14- Understanding the Bible
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 4 June 2021
Synopsis: Why some do not understand the Bible. A. Some do not study the Bible B. Some study with a closed mind C. Some are hindered by tradition D. Some try to prove a point E. Some do not love the.....
Bible versions
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 6 February 2021
Synopsis: Which version of the Bible should I use? English speakers are in a fortunate position that we can even ask this question. Over the centuries around 450 different versions of the Bible in English.....
Why study the Bible
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 2 December 2020
Synopsis: 2 Tim 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew (show) thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to.....
M2 - CH 12-14 - Effective Bible Study
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 3 July 2020
Synopsis: How to get to know God’s Word: - Through hearing - Through reading - Through study - Memorise God's Word - Meditate on God’s Word
Biblical interpretation
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 12 June 2020
Synopsis: We need to accurately handle the word of truth. 2 Tim 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of.....
The history of the Bible and Christian Worldview
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 29 May 2020
Synopsis: Chapter 3. The history of the Bible. 66 Books, written in 3 languages, by 40 Writers, on 3 continents, over 1500 years. Chapter 4. Christian Worldview. An atheist would probably say that we.....
The Bible
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 22 May 2020
Synopsis: Why do we study the Bible? It is a life fulfilling activity. It is a life enriching activity. (John 10 v 10) It increases our ability to witness to others. It is the chief/main way in which.....
Wycliffe Bible Translators in SA
Sermon by Johanna Pillinger on 7 July 2019
Synopsis: Bible Translation is at the core of who Wycliffe are. We want to see God’s Word alive in every language, transforming lives and communities in this generation. Almost one third of the world's.....
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 19 May 2019
Synopsis: Doctrine and Unity are both important. Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the.....
God's Word - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 24 February 2019
Synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths 1. God actually exists. 2. He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. 3. His revelation has been preserved for us in the.....
God's Word - Part 1
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 23 September 2018
Synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths: 1. God actually exists. 2. He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. 3. His revelation has been preserved for us in the Bible
God's witnesses
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 12 January 2014
Synopsis: God has given us many witnesses: 1) Creation 2) Our conscience 3) God's Word 4) Preachers 5) Every Christian
The Bible - God's Treasure Chest
Sermon by Graham Sahling on 7 March 2013
Synopsis: Different treasures we find in God's Word.
Greek OT Septuagint - English translation
Sermon by Bible on 12 October 2012
Synopsis: Septuagint (sometimes abbreviated LXX) is the name given to the Greek translation of the Jewish Scriptures. The Septuagint has its origin in Alexandria, Egypt and was translated between 300-200 BC......
Which Bible version should we use - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 7 October 2012
Synopsis: Last time we looked at the importance of being able to understand the Bible you read. In this study we will focus on some of the criticisms levelled by King James Only adherents at the new English.....
Which Bible version should we use - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 12 August 2012
Synopsis: A brief look at the King James Only controversy. Also what criteria do you use when choosing a Bible? 1) UNDERSTANDABILITY - Translation method - Use of modern or simple English 2) ACCURACY -.....
Reading God's Word
Sermon by Johan van der Werff on 20 May 2012
Synopsis: Enthusiasm originally meant inspiration or possession by a divine afflatus or by the presence of a god - Johnson's Dictionary.
Thy Word is a light unto my path
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 23 October 2011
Synopsis: 2 Kings 22:8 Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, "I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the LORD." He gave it to Shaphan, who read it. 9 Then Shaphan the secretary.....
The Bible - Part 4 - What are you doing with the Bible
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 5 June 2011
Synopsis: Are you using the Bible to try get God to do what you want? In Matthew 4:5-6 we see that this type of manipulation is not new. Satan used it in his temptation of Jesus in the wilderness when he.....
The Bible - Part 3 - What are you doing with the Bible
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 8 May 2011
Synopsis: A comparison of the Qumran manuscript of Isaiah with the Massoretic text revealed them to be extremely close in accuracy to each other. A comparison of Isaiah 53 shows that only 17 letters differ.....
The Bible - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 27 March 2011
Synopsis: Revelation: Jesus is "A Saviour." Illumination: Jesus is "The Saviour." Appropriation: Jesus is "My Saviour."
The Bible - Part 1
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 6 March 2011
Synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths are: (1) God actually exists. (2) He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. (3) His revelation has been preserved for us in the.....
Understanding Gods instructions
Sermon by Richard Bandawo on 27 February 2011
Synopsis: 2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 1
Sermon by Leston Blackburn on 19 September 2010
Synopsis: An exhortation to study God’s Word.
The Gospels - consolidated
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 March 2009
Synopsis: A consolidated and chronological view of the gospels.
KJV Bible
Sermon by Bible on 1 February 2009
Synopsis: KJV Bible
World English Bible
Sermon by Bible on 22 January 2009
Synopsis: World English Bible
Bible - Basic English - HTML
Sermon by Bible on 21 January 2009
Synopsis: Bible - Basic English - HTML
American Standard Bible - HTML
Sermon by Bible on 20 January 2009
Synopsis: American Standard Bible - HTML
God's Word
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 16 July 1995
Synopsis: We are to be living epistles read of all men. We need to show by our lives that Jesus can and will make a difference. Why is it important that we regularly read God’s Word? Do we “go by feel”.....
Prayer
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 30 April 1995
Synopsis: There are three things we should look for before making any important decision: 1) The witness of the Spirit 2) The witness of the Word 3) The witness of the brethren
William Tyndales translation of the Bible
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Synopsis: William Tyndale's translation of the Bible. Tyndale (c. 1494 – 1536) was a 16th-century Protestant reformer and scholar who, influenced by the work of Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther,.....
KJV Bible with Apocrypha
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Synopsis: KJV Bible with Apocrypha
Hebrew Bible
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Synopsis: Hebrew Bible