Deadly Ignorance
No activity or human pursuit equals Bible study. In no other field of human endeavor do we find such benefits as one discovers from studying the word of God. No field of study offers more hope to mankind than the Scriptures. Yet, few works are more neglected than personal Bible study. Likely there are many […]
Bible Study Tools – Part 1
There is no area of study more important than Bible study. The words of Scripture are words of life (John 6:68). As with any study, certain tools are helpful. We offer a quick checklist of Bible study tools for your consideration. Multiple Bible Translations – It seems that a new translation of the Bible arrives […]
How to Study The Bible
There is no greater study than a study of the word of God. No other field of research will carry you into eternity. Only a knowledge of God’s word is productive for eternal life. For many, the Bible is a simplistic book studied in childhood in Sunday School. For some, a fast sermon is the […]
How to Study the Bible Part 5 – Caution
I have met many fishermen in Guyana. These hardy men who old methods of fishing and lack any of the modern techniques we see on the boats that ply the waters of the Gulf. It is common to see scars in their hands where they have quickly reached into the water and snagged their finger […]
How to Study the Bible Part 4 – The Questions
Let’s get down to work. Let’s take your Bible study topic and dig into a study of the word of God. There are five questions that you should ask of every Bible text. Once you have the answers you are well on your way to a productive understanding of the Bible. There are more than […]
How to Study the Bible Part 3 – Beginning
You have created a workspace for study. You have your notebook at hand. The Bible lies before you. You have set your mind and heart to know God’s word. Now, where do you start? An instructor once told the class of preaching students that the hardest part of sermon preparation was figuring out what to […]
How to Study the Bible Part 2 – Tools
The Christian is a worker (2 Timothy 2:15). He properly handles the Scriptures because he knows that the word of God is pure truth (John 17:17). A workman needs the right tools for his job. A carpenter needs a saw and hammer while an auto mechanic needs wrenches and screwdrivers. After attaining the […]
How to Study the Bible Part 1 – Mindset
Bible study is the highest endeavor the Christian can pursue. No other field of study is more important than the desire to know God’s word. Bible courses are the most valuable courses my students study in college. ((I am an adjunct professor at Faulkner University.)) Only a study of the Bible gives eternal instruction. […]
Intellectual Baggage
I travel a lot. Sometimes I go domestically, sometimes internationally. But wherever I travel, I always have baggage. It’s a necessary evil. When you travel you have to carry your stuff. That is a real pain. But managing a suitcase or duffel bag is easy compared to intellectual baggage. Known by other pejorative names like […]
Spiritual Fitness
Susan Ling, a member at Eastern Shore Church of Christ where I attend, penned this article on Spiritual Fitness. I encourage my readers to check it out.
