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7 Step-by-Step Bible Study Methods
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7 Step-by-Step Bible Study Methods

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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Healing Two Women: Commentary on Mark 5

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Jesus did many remarkable miracles during his ministry. One of the most captivating is his healing of two women on the same day in Mark 5. When reading this passage with commentary, you gain so many insights that you wouldn’t know otherwise. So, we’ve included excerpts from the IVP Bible…

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Gideon Leadership
Old Testament

A Lesson on Leadership: Gideon

Now the angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.” — Judges…

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Look Inside: Works of Jonathan Edwards

Are you a fan of Jonathan Edwards? The Works of Jonathan Edwards (26 Vols) is filled with nothing but his writing—and you’re going to love it. Let’s learn a bit more about this fantastic collection. Then, we can take a look inside. THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS (26 VOLUMES) “Jonathan…

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Worry: A Thief that Causes Paralysis of Faith

Worrying can be an addiction that goes unseen and unaddressed. Yet, it can wreck so much havoc on your life! In this blog, we’ve taken an excerpt from the NIV Woman’s Study Bible. Hear this exhortation, read Bible verses about worry, and then spend some time in prayer and reflection!…

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Preaching? This Bible Can Help.

Preaching soon, but not exactly sure what you’ll be saying? The NKJV Vines Expository Bible is jam-packed with helpful information: word studies, sermon outlines, and book introductions. Also, this resource is written by a name you can trust, Dr. Jerry Vines. Preaching with Dr. Jerry Vines Dr. Jerry Vines is…

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Romans 8
New Testament

Romans 8 – Teaching the Bible

Romans 8 is a complex chapter from a complex book. It can be difficult to understand on our own… and even more difficult to teach to others! Luckily, we found this gem of a commentary set: Teaching the Bible Series. In this blog post, we are giving you an excerpt…

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Bible Study Tips

The Two Best Tools for Word Study

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When I first learned how to do word studies I found them to be quite daunting. There was always a wealth of information and I never knew where to start. Of all the challenges I faced, the problem I had most often was picking the “right” word(s) to study from…

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what is Bible application
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What is Application?

The best way to define biblical application is to first determine what it is not. Application is not just accumulating knowledge. This helps us discover and understand facts and concepts, but it stops there. History is filled with philosophers who knew what the Bible said but failed to apply it…

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Covered in Grace
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Covered in Grace

You are covered in grace. But what does that mean or look like in your life? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the…

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