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Whether you’ve been a Christian for days or decades, you’re never done learning. You’re never done needing Bible study tips.

The Bible is a majorly complicated historical, cultural, and spiritual resource. Then, it covers not only history, but poetry and narrative as well. Lastly, even if you really think you’ve got a good grip on all things Bible—hang on tight. The Bible is alive and God, who we can never fully understand, is always leading you to learn new things.

All that to say… there may be tips you’ve heard of before. There may be tips you have never considered. We hope you’ll find a something today that teaches you new truths about Jesus and his love.

Bible Study Tips

Study Bibles vs. Commentaries

difference between study Bible and commentary

Have you ever nodded along to someone talking, even though you had no idea what they were saying? I often feel like I’m doing a mental head-nod when I’m scrolling through all the products Olive Tree offers. As an employee, you’d think I would understand all the different Bible study…

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App Tips

Prayer Journal in the App

When you think of our app, you probably think “Bible study”. At least, that’s what we’re going for! But there are so many creative ways you can use our app, and prayer journaling is one of those ways. In this post, we’ll first teach you about prayer journaling. Then we’ll…

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Bible Study Tips

Is That in The Bible?

When I was youth pastor, at least once a year I would open up my Bible and tell the students to turn to the book of Hezekiah. After 30 seconds of pages flapping and Bible app searching, I would then reveal that there is no such book. Although, you can…

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Bible Study Tips

SOAP Study with Pastor Cordeiro

SOAP Wayne Cordeiro

Looking for an easy, simple, and effective method for Bible study? The SOAP method has been around for ages… because of how reliable it is! Here’s what it’s all about, with a lesson from Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. SOAP STANDS FOR: ScriptureObservationApplicationPrayer We love the LifeConnect Study Bible because it is…

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Bible Study Tips

Inductive Bible Study

As a teacher of the Inductive Bible Study Method I am often asked, “What is Inductive Bible Study?”. Unfortunately, there is really no short answer to that question.  Inductive Bible Study is more of an approach to the Bible than it is any particular technique. In fact the “Inductive Method”…

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Bible Study Tips

What is Apologetics?

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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Bible Study Tips

How to Do a Bible Word Study

How To Do A Word Study

While many have lamented the thought of having to learn the original languages in Bible college or seminary, I relished the idea. I saw it as an opportunity to unlock a new world of Bible study that would give me greater insight for Bible interpretation. Although this dream did come…

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