Studying the Bible is of essential importance in our Christian discipleship; therefore, we need to take seriously the interpretive enterprise.”

So write Jacqui Grey and Paul Lewis in their new book, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, part of the Foundation for Spirit-Empowered Christianity series published by BakerAcademic. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to them about what Pentecostals bring to the task of biblical interpretation, and how to do it well.

I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode of the Influence Podcast.

Jacqui Grey, Ph.D., is professor of biblical studies at Alphacrucis University College in Sydney, Australia. She is also a research fellow with the University of South Africa and the Centre for Pentecostal Theology and an ordained minister with Australian Christian Churches.

Paul Lewis, Ph.D., is professor of historical theology and intercultural studies at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Evangel University, in Springfield, Missouri, and an ordained AG minister.

They wrote “Making Bible Study PERSONAL,” based on their book, for the summer 2024 issue of Influence.

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