The Layman's Bible

Biblical Interpretation from Someone with no Training in Biblical Interpretation

The Lesser of Two Evils

There are a lot of maxims in the book of Proverbs. Since there are so many it can be easy for us to read over them and not really consider … Continue reading

March 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

“By Their Fruits…”

We have to be careful about how we use the Word of God. I’ve frequently heard Christians reference Jesus words from Matthew 7:16-18, By their fruit you will recognize them. … Continue reading

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Unsatisfactory

Life is filled with struggles. We struggle to succeed. We struggle to keep ourselves from sin. We struggle to make a difference. Heck, many of us struggle just to make … Continue reading

January 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Taking it Off and Putting it On

Understanding our lives in Christ can sometimes get confusing.  We struggle with getting rid of sin or maybe we can’t seem to make our lives feel any more holy than … Continue reading

July 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Before You Quit…

During a series of seminar sermons that I watched online I recently heard a pastor note to wives and others that most men of the cloth are running constantly on … Continue reading

September 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

“Ready or Not, Here I Call!” …Wait, Call?

I woke up not long ago after a nap which featured a cool dream and I don’t want to go into specifics, but during the dream, this other guy (in … Continue reading

July 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Using What God Gives Us and Doing What He Tells Us

But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to … Continue reading

July 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

All About Bread

Not long ago, I was looking at Exodus 22-25 and I almost laughed while reading in Exodus 25 as God quickly rambles off some of the specifications about the tent … Continue reading

July 2, 2013 · Leave a comment