Bible Study
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From Boards to Elders: Restoring Biblical Leadership in the Church
The goal of this paper is to give an overview of biblical church leadership, examining the terms used in the NT and the principles laid out in Scripture.
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Immanence and Imminence: Two Important Words
Both words are important for our Christian faith: one reminds us of the Lord’s presence, the other reminds us he is coming again for his people
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 17. Conclusion
In this series we have looked at the three phases of Bible Study: 1) Observation, 2) Interpretation, and 3) Application. Now open God’s Word and listen to his voice
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: Pt. 16 Applying the Word to our Lives
The believer has all necessary ingredients for spiritual growth, but without applying God’s Word, the reaction never takes place. The Bible is transformation waiting to happen.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: Pt.15 Handling Figures of Speech
A figure of speech is a literary device where words are used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis. Understanding figurative language helps prevent confusion or misinterpretation.
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How to Read the Bible with Understanding: Pt. 14 Literary Genre
Understanding genre is part of good interpretation. It helps you grasp the author’s intent and rightly apply the Word of God.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: Pt.13 Commentaries
Commentaries are resources that explain the meaning of biblical books, usually going verse by verse. They provide information to help readers understand the text.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: Pt.12 Good Teachers
As we’ve been studying how to approach Scripture more faithfully, it’s important to recognize that Bible study isn’t something we do in isolation. God designed us to learn together.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 11. Cross References
Cross references can be found in most Bibles, either in the center column or on the outer edge of the page. This brings greater clarity by speaking to the subject.
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How to Read God’s Word with Understanding: 10. Comparing Scripture with Scripture
There are many passages in the Bible that give additional insight to our study. The tricky part is finding them. Cross references point us in the right direction.