Why Is This Happening to Me? It’s an age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do catastrophes, sickness, wars and other horrible things occur if there really is a loving God? Doesn’t He care about us? Is he punishing us for some reason? The answer is a simple one that is often overlooked. Genesis 3:17-19, “And unto Adam…
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
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This is a question many have asked themselves over the ages. Have my good deeds outweighed my bad deeds enough that God will let me into heaven? Fortunately, in God’s Word, we can find the answer. Rom 2:6-11 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and…
Most conservative churches, Fundamentalists, Baptists, Pentecostal, Independent and Grace churches emphasize Bible study. Bible study is important in developing a deep relationship with God. God wrote a letter to many in the human race, so to understand God’s will it is important that you study that letter, the Bible
The problem is that many folks don’t know how to study the Bible. Sure, it’s easy enough to just read the Bible, but much of it seems confusing. It often appears to contradict itself. And let’s face it, a lot of it is just boring.
When it comes to Bible study, which Bible you use can be very important. When comparing Bible to Bible, verse to verse, the conclusions can be very different because the verses are very different. Some Bibles have verses that other Bibles do not. Often the difference in wording in two different Bible verses from different Bibles can lead to two different meanings all together.
Now that we’ve covered all of the essentials to studying the Bible, we will begin to look at the mechanics of Bible study. There are a few rules when studying the Word, that if they are ignored, you may find yourself going down a rabbit hole.
Let’s start with these “rules” for study:
Three things must be understood before we get into the depth of any passage in scripture.
Now we’ve gone through the basics of Salvation, Right Division, which Bible to use, and some basic commonsense rules to observe, we can now move on to some mechanics of Bible study. Where does one begin?
Go For the Milk First
One of the most discouraging things for new Bible students is that you just can’t understand everything all at once. But learning to study and understand the Word is like growing up. No matter the age of the student or how long they’ve been saved, if the Bible has never been studied, it is best to start with the milk.
Now that we’ve looked at how to study, we will add a few useful tips on keeping your studies alive
Remembering What You Forgot:
Did you ever hear someone say: “I used to know that!” It can be really frustrating to know something and then forget it. Unfortunately, most of us are like that. That is why I would encourage anyone who takes up studying the Bible to keep notes in a notebook or on a computer file.
There are several advantages to doing this, besides forgetting what you once knew.
Forgive, Or Else . . . part 1 Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:14-15 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:25-26 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye…
A study of the three ways that sin enters our lives and how we can defend against its attack.
One of the most common topics of discussion in the professing church today is how believers can overcome sin in their lives. As our culture and society move farther and farther away from God’s principles, sin becomes more and more prevalent, even in the lives of those who claim to be Christians. Most of the formulas that are being presented today as the key to ridding our lives of sin are simply thinly veiled attempts to place people under the laws. Returning to the commandments of the law will not help us overcome sin in our lives. Realizing the truth of grace and who we are in Christ is the only way to truly overcome the power of sin.
A Study of what caused the death of Jesus Christ and the importance of that death to us.
In Paul’s letter to the Romans we read the following statement.
For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23