Walk through Paul’s greeting to the Philippians with the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. First, read the passage, then refer to the notes below. 1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2Grace and peace…

So, you’ve heard about God and His great love toward us. But where and how does the Bible talk about it? Let’s open up to Psalms and start reading. Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the…

Do you ever wish you could better visualize the conversations and stories that take place in the Bible? The Voice Bible is a faithful translation that reads like a story with all the truth and wisdom of God’s Word. The Voice reveals the emotion, humor, and underlying context that is often…

What does Scripture have to say about worship? Read this article from the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible and learn about these four scriptural types of worship. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” –Psalm 95:6 NIV Worship is a dominant theme…

Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary is a great resource for those who want to do word studies. Especially if you don’t have any background with Greek or Hebrew! Here’s how I used it in a recent sermon. PICKING A WORD FROM A PASSAGE I read this verse in Genesis 39:2: “And…

You know what a Bible is. You also know what a dictionary is. But do you know what a Bible dictionary is, or why you should use one? Here are three reasons to use a Bible dictionary, based on my own recent study of God’s Word. Click or tap the…