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6 Reasons to Read and Study the Old Testament
How often do you read or study the Old Testament? I've heard Christians give lots of reasons for avoiding the first 39 books of the Bible. We are under the new covenant. It's too hard to understand. The Old Testament isn't relevant. I've even heard, I don't like the...
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Look for Key Words When You Study the Bible
Key words are one of the first things to look for when you OBSERVE a Bible passage. Before we can understand what a passage means, we must observe it to know what it says. Observation is the first step in inductive Bible study. (Also see “What is Inductive Bible...
Commands in the Bible: How to Recognize, Interpret, & Apply
There are so many commands in the Bible. We find them in both the Old and New Testaments. But do they still apply to God’s people today? And if so, which ones? This post will equip you with the basic knowledge and tools you need to correctly handle, understand and...
How to Plan for Spiritual Growth in the New Year
I have two grandsons that are 10 weeks apart in age. These cousins are constantly measuring themselves against each other to see who is taller. They both want to be the tallest one, but of course they don’t have any control over their height. Thankfully,...
Is Jesus the promised Messiah?
Was Jesus really the promised Messiah of the Old Testament? Christians observe Christmas to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus. But why? Why is the birth of one baby so significant? Christians recognize that the babe born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago was...
Free Christmas Devotional Resources for You
What comes to mind when you first hear "Christmas?" You may feel overwhelmed by the busyness of shopping, cooking, and cleaning that often fills this time of year. Or, you may happily anticipate the decorating, parties, cookie exchanges, and plethora of Hallmark...
How Well Do You Know the Real Christmas Story?
So, how well do you know the real Christmas story? Can you separate biblical truth from pure fiction? Many “facts” we think we know about Jesus’ birth are not really factual at all. Centuries of tradition and even popular culture have affected the way we view the...
How to Find Timeless Biblical Principles in Scripture
The timeless biblical principles in Scripture are just as true, authoritative, and applicable now as they were when the Bible was written. Our God is eternally true and unchanging. (Numbers 23:19, Psalm 102:27, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8). Since God’s Word...
Helpful Characteristics of Good Bible Observation
Before we can understand what a Bible passage means we must first see what it says. Therefore, faithful Inductive study always begins with good Bible observation. Inductive Bible study is evidence-based. We work to understand the author’s original intent...
God WILL Give You More than You Can Handle
You've probably heard - or maybe you've even said - "God will never give you more than you can handle." Sounds really good but there's just one problem. The Bible doesn't teach that. Many people point to 1 Corinthians 10:13 to back up this "Christian teaching." But is...
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