the divine act of creating an identity between a divine word and a human word, specifically, the words of the Bible

the explanation or exposition of the meaning of a Biblical text based on careful reading

the study of the doctrines of the Bible as they are presented in individual books and as they develop throughout the canon

"Rule or rod" Standard of measure or authority

the good news and story of Jesus

a relationship between the Lord and a people whom he has consecrated to himself, ruling them by His Law and fulfilling in and through them the purposes of his grace

A work of God, which transcends the ordinary powers of nature, provokes fear & astonishment, and reveals his glory

brief metaphorical narrative, lifelike reflections of 1st century Israel, illustrative of kingdom truth, "weapons of warfare"

the inbreaking of God into history to realize his redemptive purposes

"see together with a common view", tells the same story, uses common sources

studying ancient manuscripts to understand the meaning of the Bible