Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies

Teaching 1 Samuel: From Text to Message

Teaching 1 Samuel is a book written to help pastors and teachers understand its big picture so they can preach and teach it to others.

Biblical Studies

Work Hard to Serve Others — Ephesians 4:12

God's design for building up His church is using leaders who will equip the saints to do the work of service so the church body may be built up.

Biblical Studies

Introduction to the Book of Proverbs [Theology 101]

An overview on Proverbs including its position in the Hebrew Bible, its setting, its structure, its purpose, and its content.

Biblical Studies

Using Your Pain to Minister to Others — Luke 22:31–32

Although Satan seeks to destroy, it is God who intercedes, protects, and sanctifies us amidst our pain so we can minister and strengthen others.

Biblical Studies

Introduction to the Book of Psalms [Theology 101]

An overview on Psalms including its position in the Hebrew Bible, its five book structure, the types of Psalms written, and its relevance today.

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.