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Wanting to learn more about the New Testament? Here are some posts on topics, scholarly questions, and more on New Testament passages. Some are our own thoughts and some are the thoughts of prominent Christian scholars.

New Testament

Unpacking a Verse: Matthew 1:1

“The book of the story of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” — Matthew 1:1 Within the first verse of Matthew, there are FIVE hints to Jesus being the Messiah. Leon Morris wrote the Pillar New Testament Commentary’s Matthew Volume, and he did a great job…

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The First Martyr

Jesus tells us that we will be hated as he was hated—but not all of us will actually experience severe persecution. Instead, many of us are blessed to worship God where, when, and how we want. The first Christians did not have this luxury, and they clung to Jesus’ promises…

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Paul and Meditation

Have you ever done a SOAP study before? Typically, they consist of Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. You can take this format to the next level by incorporating external resources like a Study Bible. So study along with us as we SOAP through Philippians 4:8-9 alongside the Blackaby Study Bible.…

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A SOAP Study on Matthew 12

What’s a SOAP study? SOAP is an acronym that stands for: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. This is one very helpful way to get more out of your Bible study time. Join us in this short study of Matthew 12:1-14! SOAP STUDY SOAP: SCRIPTURE Matthew 12:1-14, ESV At that time Jesus…

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God’s Will: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and the surrounding verses is always encouraging. Here, Paul gives his final instructions to the Church at Thessaloniki, calling them to love, act justly, and do the will of God. Not only that, but he tells them how they can accomplish all this. Paul says, “Now…

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Is Faith Enough?

Is faith enough? It’s a common question. Let’s turn to Scripture to determine an answer. Also, we’ve included some helpful insights from the Quest Study Bible. Does Scripture Say Faith is Enough in James 2? What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not…

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Life Lessons: Hebrews 8

Ready for a quick, short, applicable lesson from Hebrews 8? We’re pulling out some content from Max Lucado’s Life Lessons Study Bible. It’s full of easy-to-understand studies like this one. Check it out! SITUATION Hebrews 8: Jewish Christians struggled to understand the relationship between God’s free salvation and the Mosaic…

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Commentaries

Reading the Old & New Testament Commentary

Do you appreciate straightforwardness? Well, nothing is much more straightforward than a commentary set called Reading the Old Testament Commentary. They’ve made their point that if you’re reading the Old Testament, you should use this commentary. And what do you do if you’re reading the New Testament? They have a…

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Paul’s Greeting to the Philippians

Walk through Paul’s greeting to the Philippians with the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. First, read the passage, then refer to the notes below. 1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2Grace and peace…

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Two Big Features of John’s Gospel

John’s Gospel is a distinct chronicling of the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth. It’s so unique that biblical scholars have isolated it from the so-called Synoptic gospels. And if you’ve spent any amount of time with the beloved disciple’s gospel you’ve probably sensed its uniqueness, too. But do…

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