Air Date: April 11th & 12th | Reading the Bible can thoroughly equip us for everything we need in life—but do you imagine it to be just a book of suggestions? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses different ways people approach the Bible, contrasting the perspectives that grow your understanding of God versus those that diminish it. He also provides insight on how to read Scripture in a way that can make it meaningful, helpful, life-changing, and personal. The Bible has a message for you if you’re willing to accept it.
A Tale of Two Books
Air Date: April 11th & 12th
Allen Jackson
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