Orpheus J. Heyward

How Is the Bible Our Final Authority?

The Bible’s Authority: Why Scripture Is Our Final Guide Orpheus J. Heyward explains that Scripture is authoritative because it is inspired by God and intended to shape conviction and character. […]

How Do We Interpret the Bible?

Interpret the Bible: Proven Steps to Prevent Confusion Hermeneutics is presented as the art and science of interpretation that helps readers understand Scripture in its proper context. Three core principles—observation, […]

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How Did We Get Our Bible?

‘How Did We Get Our Bible?’ explains the revelation, inspiration, and canonization Revelation is God disclosing His will to human authors so His message is made known to the human […]

Orpheus J. Heyward

What Is the New Testament?

What is the New Testament Explained as Books and Covenant First, the New Testament is the 27-book collection that tells the story of Jesus and the growth of the early […]

Orpheus J. Heyward

What Is the Old Testament?

What is the Old Testament? God’s “Law, Prophets, and Psalms” That Tutor Us Toward the Messiah The Old Testament is the 39 books that contain God’s covenant promises, covenant laws, […]

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What Is the Pentateuch: A Short Intro to the Bible’s First Five Books

What is the Pentateuch in the Bible? The first five books of the Bible, often referred to as the “law of Moses,” are also referred to as the “Torah” or […]

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Baptize Them in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

In the Great Commission, Jesus told his disciples to make disciples and to “baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” So, what is the role […]

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I Will Not Put Those Shackles Back On

Christianity has a message of freedom. So why do a lot of people experience Christianity as bondage? The early church was tempted to turn Christianity into following Christ plus following […]