by Kathy | May 23, 2023 | Bible study, Resources, Theology, Uncategorized
Since they make up almost 80% of the New Testament, it’s important for us to know how best to understand the epistles. These letters were written by an apostle or early church leader to another individual, church, or group of churches. The epistles are a great...
by Kathy | Apr 22, 2024 | Bible, Bible study, biblical literacy
Today, most scholars admit that we don’t know who wrote Hebrews. However, the church’s opinion about the identity of the author has changed over the centuries. Quick history of Church’s Opinion No evidence from the first century exists today. Support for Paul as...
by Kathy | Apr 15, 2024 | Bible, Bible study, Discipleship, Quiet Time, Resources
The Bible is literature. But we cannot read and understand all its individual books the same way. We must consider the specific literary “genre” or artistic style. Just as we read and respond to a biography differently than we do science fiction, we must learn how to...
by Kathy | Feb 6, 2024 | Bible study, biblical literacy, Quiet Time, Resources, Uncategorized
Want to study a Bible book but not sure how to begin? Before reading chapter one, verse one, doing a little investigation on the background of the book will lay the right foundation and expand your understanding. Start with the Background The Bible was not...
by Kathy | Aug 8, 2023 | Church, friendship, Grace, Spiritual Leadership, Women's issues
The book of Philemon may be short, but it packs a powerful spiritual punch. Paul’s letter to his Christian brother Philemon gives us a window into Paul’s personal life and relationships, showing us how the apostle lived out his faith in real life. We see a side of...
