Down to Earth

Why Genre Matters When Reading the Bible

If you fail to recognize the genre of literature you are reading, it is easy to misunderstand a Bible passage. In this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters explain why genre matters and how seeing the difference between Psalms, Proverbs, Gospel narratives, and letters helps you read Scripture with greater clarity, confidence, and faithfulness.