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At The Master's Seminary Blog, our writers have covered a range of topics this year - from biblical theology to hermeneutics, apologetics, missiology, and much more. We hope this year has been as helpful to you as it has been to us. As we prepare for another year ahead, we wanted to pause and remind you of your favorite posts from this year.
Our earnest prayer is that our blog would lead you to treasure Christ more dearly as revealed in His word. Thank you for being part of the TMS family.
1. Enslaved: A Theology of Addiction
by John Street
Can you ever truly be free of addiction? The answer is yes, because you are enslaved, not addicted. And there is always hope of liberation.
2. What Does This Verse Mean to You?
by Brad Klassen
In everyday life, we understand well that meaning is rooted in its source. But we are not always consistent, especially when it comes to the Bible.
3. Thoughts for Those Considering the Call to Ministry
by Jerod Gilcher
The call to ministry is not the voice in your head that says “go,” but the multiplicity of voices in a local church that train you to treasure Christ.
4. Mistaking the Voice of Man for the Voice of God
by Brad Klassen
It is far too easy to mistake the voice of man for the voice of God. Our lives depend upon being able to tell the difference.
5. How to Learn Well
by Paul Twiss
In an age saturated with distraction and information, how does a theology of the image of God inform the way we learn?
6. Should We Interpret the Old Testament Like the Apostles?
by Brad Klassen
Did the apostles adhere to a grammatical-historical hermeneutic when reading the Old Testament? And are we supposed to follow them?
7. Can I Adapt the Gospel Message to Make Evangelism Easier?
by Mike Riccardi
When we preach the gospel, can and should we mold the message to fit into our present cultural moment?
8. Humility and Helpfulness: Learning to Think Well and Love Others
by Jack Smith
When we stop spending our time thinking about ourselves and how others perceive us, it is amazing the ways we can use our brain to serve others.
9. Objectivity and the Interpretation of Scripture
by Brad Klassen
What is the relationship between the single meaning of a text and how it impacts a range of believers in various stages of life?
10. How to Not Preach Yourself on the Mission Field
by Mike Riccardi
How much should a missionary adapt his life and message to the surrounding world in order to reach the lost?
