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Poetry in the Bible: Parallelism

This content on parallelism and poetry in the Bible is from the Believer’s Bible Commentary. WHAT IS PARALLELISM? Bible poetry’s greatest technique is not to rhyme sounds, as in much English poetry, but to “rhyme” ideas—that is, to put two or more lines together that somehow match each other. We…

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Repenting like David
Old Testament

Psalm 51: Repenting Like David

Psalm 51 has long been one of my favorite passages of Scripture, and I came to love it because of Jon Foreman’s song White as Snow. Other people may shy away from this psalm because it’s entirely about sin. However, it’s pretty humbling to read (and even more humbling to…

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Topical

The Evil of Favoritism

JAMES 2:1-4 SPEAKS ON FAVORITISM “My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in…

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Greek & hebrew words for love
Topical

5 Greek & Hebrew Words for Love

What does the Bible say about love? Here are the five, most-used Greek and Hebrew words for love and LOTS of Bible verses about love to read! Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,…

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Commentaries

MacArthur New Testament Commentary

When it comes to expositing and faithfully teaching the Bible, John MacArthur is a name respected by many. He has been preaching at Grace Community Church and heading Grace to You since 1969. In that time he has written nearly 400 books and study guides that have been published throughout the world.…

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Is faith enough?
New Testament

Is Faith Enough?

Is faith enough? It’s a common question. Let’s turn to Scripture to determine an answer. Also, we’ve included some helpful insights from the Quest Study Bible. Does Scripture Say Faith is Enough in James 2? What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not…

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Sermons Olive Tree
Bible Study Tips

Studying With Sermons

We toss around that word “enhanced” a lot, and thought we should clarify. Have you heard us talk about our enhanced sermons? We have those! And we have them because we believe there is a lot to be learned by studying with sermons. WHAT ARE ENHANCED SERMONS? Inside sermons, there…

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cultural backgrounds
Bible Study Tips

7 Reasons to Study Bible Culture

We say it all the time. It’s important to understand the background of the Bible! But like many things in life, we won’t put it into practice until we understand why it’s important. So, here are seven really great reasons to study the cultural backgrounds of the Bible. 1. Understand…

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Courson's application commentary
Commentaries

Look Inside: Courson’s Application Commentary

Commentaries may seem as if they are only for pastors, theologians, and seminary students. That’s not true! Any Christian who is looking for reliable information on the Bible can pick up a commentary and start reading. Those who write commentaries know that not all Christians are the same. So, they…

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biblical culture
Bible Study Tips

11 Principles for Studying Biblical Culture

Studying the culture of the Bible can lead you down many, many rabbit trails. But the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible likes to make everything concise. Here are their eleven principles for studying biblical culture. The Importance of Understanding Biblical Culture: Proverbs 2:1-2, 5-6 “My son, if you receive my words,And…

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