When most people hear the term “lectionary,” their mind often goes to the Roman Catholic church. But they are not the only church that uses a lectionary. It is also popular among Methodists, Lutherans, Episcopalians, and some Presbyterians. What exactly is a lectionary? A lectionary is a collection of Scriptures…

For many people, it is a 40-day period—not including the six Sundays—devoted to reflection, repentance, fasting, and preparation prior to Easter. How is the date of Lent and Easter decided? Unlike Christmas, Easter is not a fixed date on the calendar; it is sometimes described as a “moveable feast.” The…

Many of the Puritans believed a preacher had to saturate himself with Scripture and apply it before he could preach it to others. With such sound advice, how do we move forward? This is where a resource like this is handy; it helps preachers and teachers understand their passage while…

Out of all the works that a Christian can read, systematic theologies could easily be most daunting. Nearly the only people you find reading them are pastors and seminary students. Their stigma keeps others away. But after I read a few systematic theologies myself, I’ve had a change of heart.…

Bibles guides — the unsung heroes of Bible study. If you’re reading this post because “Guide to the Bible” caught your eye, you won’t be the only one! Bible guides are popular for obvious reasons. We could all use a helpful guide to the Bible, and Willmington’s is a great…

The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture does what very few of today’s students of the Bible could do for themselves. With the aid of computer technology, the vast array of writings from the church fathers—including much that is available only in the ancient languages—have been combed for their comment on…