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“Be a Berean”
Rightly Dividing the Word in 2 Timothy 15, is to be similar to being Berean and end in the same result. As a believer in the Body of Christ, your faith will increase and personal love for Christ in your life will grow.
[2Ti 2:15 KJV] 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Being a Berean refers to the positive example of the Jewish people in the synagogue at Berea (in Macedonia) described in Acts 17:10-12 of the New Testament. They are praised as “more noble” (or “fair-minded” / “open-minded”) than the Jews in Thessalonica because of how they responded to the gospel message preached by the Apostle Paul and Silas. These Jewish men had an in-depth understanding of the Old Testament and the Gospel that Paul taught with the mysteries revealed to him added to what they understood.
Today, “being Berean” is a common encouragement in Christian circles. It means:
- Don’t accept every teaching, sermon, book, or idea at face value — even from respected leaders.
- Test everything against the Bible with an open but discerning heart.
- Study Scripture regularly and eagerly for yourself.
- Approach God’s Word with humility, expecting it to shape your beliefs.
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.
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Amen -Defined
In social media, they want Amen everywhere. I have no problem, on Bible verses. But can we use it anywhere. Can we say Amen when we know it's not a fact or it stretches Truth??
In the King James Bible (KJB, or Authorized Version), "Amen" (transliterated from Hebrew אָמֵן, ’amen) is not given a single verse that explicitly "defines" its purpose, like a dictionary entry, but its consistent usage and related explanations (plus Strong’s and Bible dictionaries tied to the KJB) make its meaning clear.
Core Meaning and Purpose
kingjamesbibledictionary.com
- "So be it," "truly," "verily," "firm/faithful," or "let it be established."
It comes from a Hebrew root (aman) meaning "to be firm, steadfast, reliable, or to confirm/support." It serves as a strong affirmation, confirmation, or assent—essentially stamping a statement, prayer, blessing, curse, or doxology as true and binding, while often invoking its fulfillment.- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.
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Similarities Between Being Berean and Rightly Dividing
Both Acts 17:10-12 (the Bereans) and 2 Timothy 2:15 (Rightly Dividing) describe the same core Christian practice: a diligent, Scripture-centered approach to truth. They complement each other beautifully. This is not meant to what someone else believes in incorrect as long as Christ in always first. My main purpose in for us all to see Christ more fully.
The Two Passages (KJV)
Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Read more: Being Berean and Rightly Dividing Similarities
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.