berean

An inhabitant of the ancient city of Berea in what is now northern Greece.

A member of an 18th-century Scottish Protestant sect who derived all knowledge of God from the Bible.

Someone who is meticulous in the study of the Scriptures.

Even ſo, although many things herein contained, may be counted rediculous or erroneous; Yet courteous Reader, let me deſire thee to prove thy ſelf a Berean in this matter, Search the Scripture, and ſee whether it be ſo or not.

Once again, this^([sic – meaning this is]) a case where being a Berean would clear up a lot of confusion. I once heard another WOF teacher, Andrew Wommack, teaching the same thing, and then going on to say that Isaac was conceived because Abraham's faith-filled words spoke him into existence. You will have an impossible task supporting this with scripture, yet most WOF teachers repeat this falsehood as if it were common knowledge.

Meticulous in the study of the Scriptures.

The evangelical Church of America is not rationalistic. It is becoming more Berean, not accepting the dicta of theologians, but searching the Scriptures.

Crowds of men all over the land are flocking into adult Bible classes. This is a sign of nobility. This is the Berean way.