Resilient Readers: Spiritual Growth and the Bible
How can we equip Christians, both as individuals and communities, to have a robust, honest view of Scripture which will enable them to withstand times of challenge to their faith? Drawing on faith development theory and taking John 14.13-14 as a test case, this essay argues that a solely foundationa...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Baptist Theological Study Centre
[2019]
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Journal of European Baptist Studies
Year: 2019, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 83-94 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Johannesevangelium 14,13-14
/ Exegesis
/ Hermeneutics
/ Theological studies
/ Faith development
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| IxTheo Classification: | FB Theological education HC New Testament RB Church office; congregation RG Pastoral care |
| Further subjects: | B
Theological Education
B faith development theory B John 14.13-14 B pastoral ministry |
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| Summary: | How can we equip Christians, both as individuals and communities, to have a robust, honest view of Scripture which will enable them to withstand times of challenge to their faith? Drawing on faith development theory and taking John 14.13-14 as a test case, this essay argues that a solely foundationalist hermeneutic is inadequate to this task. It suggests that pastors should be taught an integrated approach to biblical hermeneutics, which will enable them to foster more mature readings of Scripture in the pastoral setting. |
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| ISSN: | 1804-6444 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of European Baptist Studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.25782/jebs.v19i1.147 |