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7 Step-by-Step Bible Study Methods

Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?
Old Testament

Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?

Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible
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Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible

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Communicating the Gospel: One-to-One

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Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding…

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John MacArthur Intro to the Gospels
New Testament

John MacArthur’s Introduction to the Gospels

Have you been on our website recently? You might have noticed that we have 4 different versions of John MacArthur’s Study Bible. NIV MacArthur Study Bible NASB MacArthur Study Bible 2nd Edition NKJV MacArthur Study Bible 2nd Edition ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition (our newest addition!) And if you…

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App Tips

Freedom from Wifi

DID YOU KNOW… that you can read the Bible without wifi or a data connection? No, really. You can use every single part of our app while your phone is on airplane mode. STUDY THE BIBLE WITHOUT WIFI The reason we designed our app to work without wifi or data…

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The Bible and Intellectual Pursuit

the Bible and intellectual pursuit

Some presume Christianity is anti-intellectual. But does the Bible actually promote anti-intellectualism? On the contrary, the Bible promotes the life of the mind. Indeed, the Christian worldview values learning, and it grounds, fosters, and clarifies such intellectual pursuit. This content is adapted from the CSB Worldview Study Bible. Note, for…

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what is a christian worldview
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What is a Christian Worldview?

Is there anything you can think of which is indispensable to your personal identity? Perhaps your hometown, family, or friends come to mind. These elements are certainly important aspects of what it means to be you. However, they do not travel physically with you everywhere you go. They are not…

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Commentaries

Look Inside: Anchor Yale Bible Commentary

The Anchor Yale Bible Commentary series is a highly academic, wide-reaching resource. Boasting 92 volumes, spanning the Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanon, it also covers a wide range of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish traditions. Then, to expand even further, the series contains contributions from scholars all over the world.…

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Four Ways to Walk Worthy of Your Calling

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“Walk worthy of your calling” sounds grandiose and beautiful. But, how do you do it? Paul gives us four aspects to cling to. By looking to these, we can make strides in pursuing this calling. So, let’s learn! Firstly, let’s read from Ephesians. ​​I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,…

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Jesus farewell
New Testament

Jesus’ Farewell

Looking for something a little more in-depth than your average study Bible? The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a single-volume resource that walks you through the entire Bible. We pulled this excerpt from the Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary to give a small taste of the information it offers. Mostly, being…

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discipling your staff
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Discipling Your Staff

When you think of discipleship, do you think of discipling your staff? The editors of the CSB Disciple’s Study Bible are PASSIONATE about teaching about discipleship. In this excerpt, they outline why you should disciple staff and how to do so effectively. And with the notes from this study Bible,…

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