How Jesus Used the Bible (What Jesus Said About the Bible)

Jesus often quoted what we know today as the Old Testament. He used these Scriptures to create curiosity, break traditions, and answer questions in a way that penetrated hearts, stirred thoughts, and even angered the religious leaders of His time. Not only did His statements about the Bible challenge their thinking then, but His words also continue to raise questions in the minds of many today.

 

Biblical Knowledge

Our Irish Anglican, Fr Robert, has a poignant note:

A clear grasp of the Biblical message is essential to real Christian piety. But this does not mean the Christian man, priest/presbyter pastor, theologian or otherwise, knows it all in doctrine or dogma. Paul says: “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.” (1 Cor. 13:9)  But, the “part” we can know, let us seek to know it!  And that must needs be Biblical, but as too historical and theological.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..” (Hosea 4:6)  “Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel.” (Am. 7:8)

 

Christological Heresies

Fr Dwight Longenecker notes 7 Christological heresies that we should know about.

Check them out here.

 

Simply Jesus: NT Wright Interviewed

Dr NT Wright is interviewed on his new book, Simply Jesus:

HT