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// ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Should the Bible read literally? In this video, Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken explains the difference between a literal reading and literary reading, arguing that the Bible should be read in the way it was intended to, according to its genre indicators.
// ABOUT JEROME VAN KUIKEN
Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken is Professor of Ministry and Christian Thought at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He grew up as a missionary kid and preacher’s kid, and brings a wealth of practical experience to his teaching. He has served in local church ministries and taught college-level courses since 2000. He is married with two children.
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Get his book, The Judas We Never Knew:
my.seedbed.com/product/the-judas-we-never-knew
// ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Should the Bible read literally? In this video, Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken explains the difference between a literal reading and literary reading, arguing that the Bible should be read in the way it was intended to, according to its genre indicators.
// ABOUT JEROME VAN KUIKEN
Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken is Professor of Ministry and Christian Thought at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He grew up as a missionary kid and preacher’s kid, and brings a wealth of practical experience to his teaching. He has served in local church ministries and taught college-level courses since 2000. He is married with two children.
// Join our morning Wake-Up Call!
The Wake-Up Call is a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus who transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities.
seedbed.com/wakeupcall
// ABOUT SEEDBED
Seedbed gathers, connects, and resources the people of God to sow for a Great Awakening.
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