Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies

Introduction to the Book of Job [Theology 101]

An overview on Job including its position in the Hebrew Bible, its author and context, its structure, its purpose, and its content.

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Blessed Are the Merciful — Matthew 5:7

Regenerated by the Holy Spirit, Christians experience God's free gift of grace and forgiveness which makes us new creatures filled with mercy.

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Best Chapter in the Bible — 1 Corinthians 15

1 Corinthians 15 causes me to fall on my knees in worship. It points me to the resurrection, the gospel, and the works of Christ.

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Teaching Deuteronomy: From Text to Message

Teaching Deuteronomy is a book written to help pastors and teachers understand its big picture so they can preach and teach it to others.

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Essential Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

This article summarizes the attacks on Mosaic authorship and defends the position that Moses was the principal author of the Torah (Pentateuch).

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Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness — Matthew 5:6

Don't seek happiness. Seek righteousness instead. When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, God will satisfy us by grace alone.

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Adopted into God's Family from Romans 8:15

In an uncertain, divisive world, where can one find security? Paul explains in Romans 8:15–17 what it means to be adopted into God's family.

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Introduction to the Book of Ruth [Theology 101]

An overview on the book of Ruth including its author and context, its purpose, its content, and its themes.

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Blessed Are the Lowly — Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the lowly, for they shall be comforted." Jesus's beatitude in Matthew 5:5 is the opposite to what many in our world think today.

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Spectacularly Ordinary — 2 Corinthians 4:7

Using our ordinary weakness, God has placed his gospel treasure in earthen vessels (jars of clay) to elevate Christ and his greatness.

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Introduction to the Book of Joshua

An overview on the purpose, structure, and content of the book of Joshua, the first book of the Former Prophets found in the Old Testament.

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Introduction to the Book of Deuteronomy [Theology 101]

An overview of Deuteronomy including its setting, its structure highlighting Moses' three speeches, and three important theological themes.