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We live in a soundbite world where things are often taken out of context, or worse, twisted into meaning something the original authors never meant. The ramifications for this are often devastating. Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of approaching Scripture the same way, taking verses out of context or twisting them to fit our worldview or bias. While there are certainly those that do this intentionally, many Christians have simply never been taught how to accurately "handle the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
In Part 1 of Keeping Scripture in Context, Pastors Tim and Ryan discuss the three basic approaches to studying Scripture and what to look for when choosing a Bible translation.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

• Ministry 201 | An upcoming course taught by Pastor Tim. More information coming soon.
• Study Bible | CSB Everyday Study Bible ($25)
• Book | Journey Into God's Word: Your Guide to Understanding and Applying the Bible
• Image | Guide to Translating Scripture
• Image | Bible Translation Spectrum
• Logos Bible Software | Our favorite Bible study software on the market
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On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, Dave Meyer joined us to discuss the art of Gospel conversations. You'll love hearing his heart for the lost and be encouraged as he shares how simple it is to share our faith with our everyday people.
Want to go deeper?
WHO'S YOUR ONE? | Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?
WITH BOLDNESS | At the end of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul asks the believer's there to pray that God would continue to give him a message to share and the boldness to share it. Over 2000 years later, we need these more than ever! We've got our marching orders. Will you go?
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George Gallup once stated that, “Americans are among the loneliest people in the world.” This is despite the fact that most of us live in cities and neighborhoods, work for successful companies, and regularly attend large community, sports, and religious gatherings. We're acquainted with many, but known by few.
While Biblical community has been a bit of a buzzword in today’s church culture, we think that’s a good thing. We need to understand it. We need to embrace it. Most importantly, we need to experience it. Applying these building blocks of biblical community will help you foster deeper, more authentic community--a community that points the world to Jesus.
Building Blocks of Biblical Community

1. Frequency
2. Authenticity
3. Mutuality
4. Courtesy
5. Sympathy
6. Humility
7. Honesty
8. Mercy
9. Confidentiality
10. Unity

Disclaimer: We understand that extra precautions are needed during this time of a global pandemic. These precautions can make experiencing community much tougher. We encourage you to use wisdom and follow guidelines established by state and local health experts. When you can't meet safely in person, a phone call or video chat will go a long way in helping keep you connected.

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We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.
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What does it mean to live in joy, even when life feels overwhelming? In this episode, we explore the discipline of gratitude—not just as a feeling, but as a transformative practice that aligns us with God’s will and fills our hearts with lasting joy. Through practical tips, real-life struggles, and biblical wisdom, we’ll discover how thankfulness can shift our perspective and deepen our faith. Join us as we take the first step toward cultivating a life of gratitude.

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With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.
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We live in a soundbite world where things are often taken out of context, or worse, twisted into meaning something the original authors never meant. The ramifications for this are often devastating. Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of approaching Scripture the same way, taking verses out of context or twisting them to fit our worldview or bias. While there are certainly those that do this intentionally, many Christians have simply never been taught how to accurately "handle the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
In Part 2 of Keeping Scripture in Context, Pastors Ryan and Jared provide an overview of how the Bible is structured and layout a system for studying the Bible that will help you keep Scripture in context--and discover the theological principle for your life today.
OLD TESTAMENT OVERVIEW:

1. Pentateuch / Torah (Gen - Deuteronomy)
2. Historical Books (Joshua - Esther)
3. Psalms
4. Wisdom Books (Job, Proverbs - Song of Songs)
5. Prophets, Major & Minor (Isaiah - Malachi)

NEW TESTAMENT OVERVIEW:

1. Four Gospels (Matthew - John)
2. Book of Acts
3. Paul's Letters (Romans - Philemon)
4. General Letters (Hebrews - Jude)
5. Revelation

INTERPRETATIVE JOURNEY ("Journey Into God's Word" - Duvall & Hays):

1. Grasping the Text in Their Town -- What did the text mean to the Biblical audience?
2. Measure the Width of the River to Cross -- What are the differences between the Biblical audience and us today?
3. Crossing the Principlizing Bridge -- What is the theological principle in this text?
4. Grasping the Text in Our Town -- How should individual Christians today apply the theological principle in their life?

Try it out! Select a passage of Scripture and use the Interpretative Journey to guide your study. Then, send us an email to [email protected] and let us know what you're learning.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

• Study Bible | CSB Everyday Study Bible ($25)
• Book | Journey Into God's Word: Your Guide to Understanding and Applying

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THANKS FOR JOINING US!
Visit afreshwind.org for even more content and resources to help you take steps towards Jesus and discover more in Christ.
DOWNLOAD THE FRESH WIND APP
With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.
MAKE A DONATION
Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number 84321.
DIG DEEPER
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