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It Is Finished

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.…

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New Testament

Palm Sunday

Today we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Depending on your tradition, it is usually called Palm or Passion Sunday. All four gospels record this significant and prophetic event, and I highly recommend you read them for yourself. You can find them in Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and…

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Calvin institutes
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Look Inside: Calvin’s Institutes

Our content formatting team at Olive Tree has put a lot of work into Calvin’s Institutes. In this post, I want to show off some of the things we’ve done to make the Institutes more accessible. Also, maybe I can make a case for everyone having a copy of this…

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what is apologetics
Bible Study Tips

What is Apologetics?

Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith. The simplicity of this definition, however, masks the complexity of the problem of defining apologetics. It turns out that a diversity of approaches occur in defining the meaning, scope, and purpose of apologetics. The history of apologetics. The word “apologetics” derives from…

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Bible Study Tips

Read & Research Bible Study Method

My early attempts at Bible study were sporadic and didn’t go that smoothly. I soon learned that I needed a more formalized approach to my Bible study. Here are a few tips and resources I’ve found that will help you keep your Bible study on track. Prepare yourself through Prayer…

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Bible Study Tips

Start a Lent Reading Plan

For many people, it is a 40-day period—not including the six Sundays—devoted to reflection, repentance, fasting, and preparation prior to Easter. How is the date of Lent and Easter decided? Unlike Christmas, Easter is not a fixed date on the calendar; it is sometimes described as a “moveable feast.” The…

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Commentaries

Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture does what very few of today’s students of the Bible could do for themselves. With the aid of computer technology, the vast array of writings from the church fathers—including much that is available only in the ancient languages—have been combed for their comment on…

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NIV Word Study Bible
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Look Inside: NIV Word Study Bible

We are so glad we can offer the NIV Word Study Bible. This resource includes everything you need to start doing basic word studies in the NIV. The NIV Word Study Bible provides a complete index of every appearance of every word in the NIV Bible. It’s a must-own for every…

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Your Labor Is Not in Vain

A Christian without a resurrection is a dismal Christian indeed. In 1 Corinthians, Paul goes so far as to say that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is futile. We are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17). Praise God, then, that Christ died for our sins and…

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