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What’s the “Good” of Romans 8:28?
Romans 8:28 is one of the most often quoted Bible verses. Particularly the shortened version: All things work together for good! We want to believe that no matter how things look right now, everything is going to work out in the end. Disappointments, grief,...
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How to Understand the Bible: Literally or Figuratively?
One of the most fundamental guidelines for properly understanding the Bible is known as the “literal principle.” We should read and understand the Bible literally. The Literal Principle is just one of a set of established rules for solid and faithful interpretation of...
Top Two Reasons We don’t Read the Bible More
According to the 2024 State of the Bible report by the American Bible Society, 53% of Americans want to read the Bible more often. So why don't they? The top two reasons Christians consistently cite for not reading their Bibles more often are 1) lack of time and 2)...
Bible Study for Children: 6 Guidelines to Help
The Bible isn’t just for adults. You can help your children study the Bible too. God’s Word is also for every person no matter our culture, time in history, or age. The truths are just as meaningful for children as they are for adults. But it’s our responsibility to...
4 R Bible Study Method for Everyday Use
What Bible study method do you use? Do you feel confident when you open your Bible or a bit unsure? You can approach God's Word with confidence that you can understand it and with anticipation knowing God will teach you something about Himself. Although there are...
5 Tips to Help You Understand the Psalms
Most of us love the book of Psalms. We connect to them in a unique way because they engage our emotions and ignite our imagination. But do we understand the psalms as well as we could? Thirty-three percent of the Old Testament is poetry and Psalms is the biggest book...
Why Are There So Many Bible Translations?
So. Many. Choices. Really, why do we need so many different Bible translations? Isn't one enough? Unless we read Hebrew and Greek – the original languages of the Bible – we must choose from the many English translations of the Bible. But there are dozens and dozens to...
What My Quiet Time Looks Like
We talk a lot about having a quiet time with God, but not as much about what it is or what it looks like. Although the term isn't in the Bible, Jesus modeled it for us. Christians use the phrase "quiet time" to describe that regular, intentional time we spend alone...
Quick Tips for Handling 8 Different Biblical Genres
I love to read. I read fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, I particularly like legal thrillers, biblical fiction, and WW2 historical fiction. I read lots of biblical commentary and theologically heavy non-fiction like A.W. Tozer and R.C. Sproul. But I don’t handle...
3 Steps to Foster a Hunger for God’s Word
Do you hunger for God's Word? If you didn't own a Bible, would you stand in line for hours to possess one? Many years ago, I witnessed a desperation for God's Word from some spiritually hungry people. The people on the street crowded in tight around us. They stretched...
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