We think that because our suffering is “lesser,” it should be ignored or shoved down. But the Bible knows nothing of such stoicism. This is no game of comparative agony; it’s a reminder that God’s mercy applies to the smallest inconvenience as well as the greatest tragedy.
For those of you who imagine Jesus as only ever gentle, soft-spoken, and infinitely tolerant, His words about Judas might come as a shock. “It
Romans 9:18 says, “So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.” Meanwhile, Hebrews 4:7 says, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” How can these two verses be harmonised?
Biblical hermeneutics are the tools that allow you to plow the fertile soil of Scripture and unearth its treasures. They’re not barriers to understanding; they’re gateways.
Today, we’re jumping into the exhilarating—and occasionally maddening—world of biblical hermeneutics.