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Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?
Old Testament

Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?

Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible
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Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible

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How Jesus Came

Virgin Birth of Jesus

But how exactly did Jesus come to earth? This season of anticipation of Christ’s coming, or Advent, is celebrated in the weeks leading up to Christmas. You’ve most likely heard about the virgin birth, but let’s take it a step further. Read these excerpts from the CSB Baker Illustrated Study…

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CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible
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CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible

If you’re looking for a study Bible that contains plenty of visuals—this is for you. The CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible comes with so much more than notes. Before we look inside this study Bible, let’s hear from the editors. They have the best insight as to what sets this…

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Commentaries

Two Horizons Commentary Set

The Two Horizons Old and New Testament Commentary is a wide-approach 12-volume commentary set. It takes into account historical, cultural, and linguistic questions, while primarily seeking to understand the text theologically. So, if you’re wondering whether this is a commentary for you, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s walk…

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New Testament

An Introduction to Acts

Acts Introduction

Wanting to know more about Acts? Learn who wrote Acts, when it was written, where, why, and all sorts of interesting information. This entire post is taken directly from the NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition, a fantastic resource for any reader of God’s Word. WHO WROTE ACTS? Although the…

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Where Do I Focus?
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Where Do I Focus During Life’s Big Moments?

On August 21, 2017, we experienced “The Great American Eclipse.” Fourteen states throughout middle America were included in a 70-mile-wide path called the path of totality. It was only in this path that one would be able to see a “total” eclipse of the sun. Where I live, in Knoxville…

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Leg Day: Getting Involved With Your Children
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Leg Day: Getting Involved With Your Children

Let’s talk about “leg day.” Everyone loves the results, but most do not like the process to get there. When guys hit the gym, they are usually working on their arms as we all want those guns that impress. There are some that may work on arms, shoulders, abs, and…

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Bible Study Tips

Biblical vs Systematic Theology

systematic biblical theology difference

When I was entering Bible college, I had no clue there was a difference between biblical and systematic theology. In fact, if you asked me to define systematic theology and theology separately, I wouldn’t have known how. So, fantastic resources like the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible or the NIV…

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Introducing Foundations for Expository Sermons

Preaching is like building bridges. A sermon should connect God’s eternal truth from the pages of Scripture to the hearts and lives of the listeners. As a preacher, you want to present a message that is faithful to the biblical text and honors Jesus Christ. To be honest, that’s easy…

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Unclean But Unblemished

Nicodemus shows that when he makes a bold move, rendering himself unclean, he remains unblemished because of Christ’s love and power. Read this excerpt from the Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible Notes to learn more. UNCLEAN BUT UNBLEMISHED It all started at night, when Nicodemus, a Pharisee and “a ruler…

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