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Misguided Convictions about Daniel

Misguided Convictions About Daniel

If you’ve ever taken the time to study the book of Daniel, maybe you’ve had difficulty in interpreting issues of authorship and prophecy. Conversely, perhaps your assumptions are based on what others have told you about the text. John E. Goldingay included his thoughts on some misguided convictions about Daniel…

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Avalanche of Sin
Old Testament

The Avalanche of Sin in Genesis

There is an avalanche of sin in Genesis. It includes pride, murder, sexual immorality to name a few. But what is the significance of these stories? Read this excerpt by Gordon J. Wenham. We found it in the Word Biblical Commentary. THE IMPORTANCE OF GENESIS The ancient [Near Eastern] background…

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Pauls Cutting Remarks
New Testament

Paul’s Cutting Remarks

Richard N. Longenecker walks through Galatians and Paul’s “cutting” remarks. You’ll find that Galatians is more applicable than you know. Check out this excerpt from the Word Biblical Commentary below. Paul’s “Cutting” Remarks you were running well. Who cut in on you to be keeping you from obeying the truth?”…

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Topical

A Call For God’s Protection

Psalm 56, written by David, is a call for God’s protection. Read this Psalm and learn more about the meaning behind the Hebrew words from the CSB Study Bible. Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me;he fights and oppresses me all day long.My adversaries trample me…

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law vs faith
Commentaries

A Romans Rivalry: The Law vs Faith

The Law vs Faith — one of the main conflicts Paul seeks to resolve in his letter to the Romans. Dig deeper into Romans 3:27-31 with Marvin C. Pate and this remarkable excerpt from his contribution to the Teach the Text Commentary Series. Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded.…

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Obedience and holiness
New Testament

Obedience and Holiness in 1 Peter 1:14-16

This excerpt from the IVP New Testament Commentary covers the themes of obedience and holiness in 1 Peter. Before digging into the commentary, check out this passage of Scripture: As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he…

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Bible Study Tips

Getting Started: Bible Handbooks

A Bible handbook gives a clearly written overview of the Bible. So, it is a perfect companion to Bible reading. It’s arranged in the order of the books of the Bible. Also, it provides background before you read through a Bible book, commentary and illustrations as you read, and topical…

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Mix and match study Bibles
App Tips

Mix & Match Study Bibles

When you buy a paper study Bible, you have the text and you have the notes. Since there is just one Bible text, you are limited to that one translation if you want to refer to those notes. Here are some problems that may arise: 1. You want to use…

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App Tips

How to Build Your Ultimate Study Bible

Paper copies don’t allow you to build your own study Bible—at least, not without a lot of glue, precision, and paper cuts. With digital resources, you can have the exact study Bible you want in just four, easy steps. Here’s how to build your ultimate study Bible with Olive Tree.…

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