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Our Purpose Statement
God's WordOur unique niche centers on clarifying difficult passages by using correct interpretive methods apart from the undue influence of theological systems (Calvinism, Arminianism, Covenantalism, Dispensationalism, Progressive Dispensationalism, etc…). Though at times people may identify or use components found in theological systems, the ultimate test of truth depends not on whether an interpreter follows a certain system, but whether one applies the common rules of Bible interpretation (hermeneutics) to arrive at the best possible understanding.

While our focus centers on interpreting all of Scripture in order to understand and apply difficult passages in our lives, this ministry holds a special place for clarifying the freeness of God’s grace in salvation. Without someone understanding God’s freegrace offer of salvation, it is hard to understand any other part of Scripture. God deals with man simply on the basis of grace. Man does not deserve anything due to the fact that he originally wanted to become independent from God (Genesis 3:1–7). Thus our dual purpose for existing centers on elucidating difficult passages of Scripture and clarifying God’s free-grace offer of salvation which is at the center of His dealings with humanity—by grace.

 

Dr. René A. López Is Ariel the Illusionist

Learn Greek I & II

Learn Greek I and Greek II from Dr. René A. López. Learn Greek by going through problematic passages (e.g., Jas 2:14-26; John 1:1, etc. . .) and knowing how to properly interpret them by using the original language. You must have the following books:

1. Aland, Barbara, Kurt Aland, Johannes Karavidopoulos, Carlo M. Martini, and Bruce M. Metzger, eds. Greek-English New Testament. 27th rev. ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft and United Bible Societies, 1993. [UBS4]. Edition with dictionary is required.

2. William D. Mounce. Basics of Biblical Greek. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009.

3. William D. Mounce. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009.

While these courses are free, a donation would be greatly appreciated to allow this and other ministries of SUM to continue.

 

 

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René spoke at Ridge Pointe Fellowship on June 5th. Hear his message "Time Is the Most Important Asset that God Has Given Us."