We must learn from the first century church to thoughtfully identify our own debatable issues and never confuse them with God’s clear statements of right & wrong.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Brown, William. The Tabernacle: Its Priests and Its Services. Hendrickson Publishing, 1996.
- Edersheim, Alfred. The Temple: Its Ministry and Services (updated edition). Hendrickson Publishing, 1994.
- Elwell, Walter. Topical Analysis of the Bible. Baker Books, 1995.
- Fisk, Bruce N. Eating Meat Offered to Idols. Trinity Journal, 1989.
- Francis, Fred O. and J. Paul Sampley. Pauline Parallels. Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1984.
- Kaiser, Walter C. and Moisés Silva. An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics. Zondervan, 1994.
- Kurtz, J. H. Offerings, Sacrifices and Worship in the Old Testament. Hendrickson Publishing, 1998.
- Logos Research Systems. Logos Bible Study Software. www.Logos.com
- Manser, Martin. Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes. Zondervan, 1999.
- Nave, Orville. Nave’s Topical Bible. Moody Press, 1986.
- Ramm, Bernard. Protestant Biblical Interpretation. Baker Books, 1970.
- Stein, Robert H. A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing By the Rules. Baker Books, 1994.
- Still III, E. Coye. The Meaning and Uses of ‘Idol Food’. Trinity Journal, 2002.
- Virkler, Henry A. Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation. Baker Books, 1981.
- Zuck, Roy B. Basic Biblical Interpretation. Victor Books, 1991.