Let's Talk-Technical Thursdays

Unlocking God's Word: Grammar and Syntax Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson in this enlightening episode of "Let's Talk" as he explores the significance of grammar and syntax in understanding and interpreting God's Word. Discover how the rules of language shape the meaning of individual words and how they relate to one another. Explore the role of grammar and syntax in clarifying biblical truths and avoi...

Unveiling Truth: The Journey of Progressive Revelation Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson from Benoni Bible Church in an insightful discussion on the fascinating concept of progressive revelation in the Bible. Discover how God's Word unfolded over time, revealing more details and deeper truths as His plan of salvation unfolded. Explore the importance of understanding the original context and author's int...

The Importance of Context: Unlocking the True Meaning of Scripture Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson from Benoni Bible Church as he delves into the crucial role of context in understanding the true meaning of Scripture. In this episode, Pastor Rocky explores the significance of context in biblical interpretation, emphasizing the importance of considering the words, sentences, and paragraphs surrounding...

Interpreting and Applying God's Word: Understanding the Meaning and Application In this episode of "Let's Talk: Technical Thursday," Pastor Rocky Stevenson explores the hermeneutical principle of interpreting and applying God's Word. He emphasizes the importance of first understanding the meaning of a text before applying it in various situations. Using examples such as the commandment "Thou shalt...

Understanding God's Word: Interpretation and Application Join host Rocky Stevenson, pastor of Benoni Bible Church, in another episode of Technical Thursday as he delves into the principles of hermeneutics. In this episode, he explores the vital distinction between interpretation and application when it comes to understanding and rightly applying God's word. Discover how interpretation uncovers the...

The Meaning of Words: Unveiling God's Intention Join host Rocky Stevenson in this theological discussion as he delves into the importance of understanding the one true meaning of any given text, particularly when it comes to God's Word. Drawing on principles of language, interpretation, and the role of the Holy Spirit, Rocky emphasizes the need to approach Scripture with integrity and respect for...

Interpreting God's Word: The Importance of One Meaning Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson in this episode of Let's Talk as he delves into the critical hermeneutical principle of one meaning in interpreting Scripture. Explore why it is essential to understand that while there may be multiple applications, there is always one intended meaning for each text. Discover the significance of upholding the integr...

Understanding God's Word: Hermeneutical Principles Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson in the "Let's Talk" podcast as he explores the fascinating world of hermeneutics, the science of interpretation. In this episode, titled "Harmony of Scripture and Normal Interpretation," Pastor Rocky delves into the principle of the Bible's internal consistency and the importance of reading the Scriptures in a sensible...

The Accommodation of Revelation: Understanding God's Language Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson on this episode of the Radio Pulpit podcast as he explores the concept of the accommodation of revelation. Discover how God graciously communicates with humanity, using language and concepts that we can understand. Explore examples of anthropomorphism and anthropopathism in Scripture, and learn how God accomm...

Understanding God's Word: Unveiling the Clarity of Scripture Join host Rocky Stevenson, the pastor of Benoni Bible Church, as he delves into the technical aspects of studying God's Word. In this episode, he introduces the principle of the clarity of scripture, emphasizing that God intends for His Word to be understood. Discover how faithful translation and interpretation of the Bible play a crucia...

Hermeneutics Unveiled: Unlocking God's Word Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson, your host from Benoni Bible Church, in an engaging discussion about the principles of biblical interpretation, known as hermeneutics. In this episode, we dive into the importance of taking God's Word seriously and the fundamental role of prayer and the Holy Spirit in understanding Scripture. Discover how to read the Bible car...

Hermeneutics: Allegorical vs. Holy Spirit Method In this episode, the host discusses the difference between the allegorical method and the Holy Spirit method of interpreting the Bible. While the allegorical method spiritualizes the text and finds deeper spiritual truths, the Holy Spirit method relies on the Holy Spirit to guide one to the correct interpretation. However, the host argues that this...

Interpreting God's Word: Avoiding Allegorical Pitfalls Join host Rocky Stevenson, pastor of Benoni Bible Church, as he explores different methods of interpreting the Bible in this episode of Let's Talk. In today's episode, Rocky discusses the allegorical method and why it should be avoided when studying Scripture. Using examples from the parable of the Sower and the Good Samaritan, he highlights t...

Understanding God's Word: The Joy of Studying Scripture Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson, host of "Let's Talk," as he delves into the beauty and importance of studying God's Word. In this episode, he emphasizes the high view we should have of the Scriptures, highlighting their role in revealing the truth and introducing us to the Saviour, Jesus Christ. Pastor Rocky explores the foundational reality of...

The Antithetical Truth: Unveiling God's Clear Word Description: Join us on Technical Thursdays as we delve into the fascinating world of hermeneutics, the science of interpretation. In this episode, we explore the foundational principle that God's Word is clear and carries one indisputable meaning. We examine how God communicates antithetically, where something cannot be it's opposite, and how thi...

Clear Meaning: Unveiling the Truth of Scripture Join Pastor Rocky Stevenson, the host of Let's Talk, as he delves into the fascinating world of hermeneutics and explores the concept of a clear meaning in the Bible. In this episode, titled "Technical Thursday," Pastor Rocky discusses the fifth reason behind the confidence we have in interpreting the Bible—the illumination of believers' minds by God...

Interpreting God's Word: Understanding the Clear Meaning Join host Rocky Stevenson, pastor of Benoni Bible Church, in this episode of Technical Thursdays on "Let's Talk." Explore the fascinating world of hermeneutics, the science of interpretation, as we delve into the topic of understanding the one clear meaning of the Bible. Discover seven compelling reasons why you can have confidence that the...

"Divine Inspiration: Unlocking God's Accurate Message" Join host Rocky Stevenson in this enlightening episode of "Let's Talk" as he explores the guarantee of an accurate message through divine inspiration. Discover how God breathes life into the Scriptures, ensuring their precision and trustworthiness. Uncover the four steps of divine inspiration outlined by the Apostle Paul and witness the remark...

Thursday 12th January. Reason 2: God is Both Creator and Communicator. Psalm 139:1–3 (LSB) Hebrews 1:1–4 (LSB) 2 Timothy 4:2–4 (LSB) Isaiah 55:8–9 (LSB) 2 Peter 1:3–4 (LSB) John 1:1–5 (LSB) John 1:14 (LSB) "Understanding God's Communication" In this episode of Let's Talk, Pastor Rocky Stevenson dives into the technical aspects of understanding God's communication through the Scriptures. Expanding...

Session 1: Thursday 5th of January. The Bible was written to reveal Truth, Not to Hide it. Psalm 19:7 (LSB) Isaiah 45:19 (LSB) Deuteronomy 30:11–14 (LSB) In this episode of Let's Talk with pastor Rocky Stevenson, join host Rocky Stevenson on Technical Thursday as he explores the fascinating topic of Bible interpretation. Originally aired on January 5th, Rocky delves into the basics of understandin...