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Friendship with the Lord

No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. — John 15:15 FRIENDSHIP IN ROME In the Roman world, a “friend”…

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Commentaries

Which Expositor’s Commentary is Right for Me?

You may have noticed that we have two commentary sets that are nearly identical in title: Expositor’s Bible Commentary (12 Volumes) and Expositors Bible Commentary – Revised Series (13 Volumes) Having more options is good for you—if you know what they are and why they will enhance your study of…

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NKJV Unapologetic Study Bible

Have you ever wished that the Bible spoke directly about controversial issues we face today? The NKJV Unapologetic Study Bible hopes to bridge the gap between God’s instruction and today’s questions. But how? ANSWERS FOR TODAY The goal of this Bible is to inspire believers to Christlike thought, belief, speech,…

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Commentaries

5 Benefits of the Word Biblical Commentary

With 61 volumes and 26,000+ pages of content, the Word Biblical Commentary is a hefty commentary series. There is so much content! So, how do you navigate it all? With the Olive Tree Bible App, you can easily read and study the WBC anywhere. Here are 5 benefits of using the WBC in…

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New Testament

Unpacking a Verse: Matthew 1:1

“The book of the story of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” — Matthew 1:1 Within the first verse of Matthew, there are FIVE hints to Jesus being the Messiah. Leon Morris wrote the Pillar New Testament Commentary’s Matthew Volume, and he did a great job…

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Bibles

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK) is the best known set of cross-references. This widely used collection of 500,000 Scripture references can help you make innumerable connections across the Bible. But unlike print versions, which contains lists of related Bible verses, the TSK is interactive in the Olive Tree Bible App. It will…

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App Tips

Gospel Harmonies in the Olive Tree Bible App

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) cover the events during Jesus’ life. Each have a unique perspective and storyline. Yet, they do share many of the same accounts and their unique stories fit into a cohesive chronological order. However, it is incredibly difficult to keep all these differences…

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The Famous Preacher: H.A. Ironside

ABOUT H.A. IRONSIDE Henry Allen “Harry” Ironside was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor, and author who pastored Moody Church in Chicago from 1929 to 1948. He also belong to the Plymouth Brethren, But Ironside didn’t wait until he was a pastor to preach. When he was 11 years…

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Un-Earned Acceptance

This blog post is an excerpt of C.A. Coates Commentary and Articles. It is the privilege of every believer to be consciously in the favour of God. It is a privilege to be in the unclouded light and joy of Acceptance. But, alas! many who are truly converted are not…

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New Testament

The First Martyr

Jesus tells us that we will be hated as he was hated—but not all of us will actually experience severe persecution. Instead, many of us are blessed to worship God where, when, and how we want. The first Christians did not have this luxury, and they clung to Jesus’ promises…

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