Bible Study

• What Year Was Jesus Born? Jesus is the Christ, the savior of the world. He is so vastly important that the world’s dating hinges upon his birth—in B.C. (before Christ) or in A.D. (anno domini – “in the year of our Lord”). Dikkon Eberhart Dec 10, 2018 comments
• What Does the Bible Say about the End Times? The question of whether we are living in the last days is answered without the slightest vagueness by the New Testament authors: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” (Hebrews 1:2). Dr. Michael A. Milton Dec 07, 2018 comments
• Who Is the Angel of the LORD & What Does the Bible Say about Him? The term angel means “one sent” or “messenger,” and LORD in Hebrew is YHWH or Yahweh. The angel of the LORD is one sent by YHWH or a messenger of YHWH. Liz Kanoy Nov 30, 2018 comments
• Who Was Nehemiah & Why Is He Important in the Bible? The name Nehemiah means Yahweh has comforted. Before we even begin reading the book of Nehemiah, the name reveals that the words will bring comfort. Nehemiah offers hope and much more. Karen Whiting Nov 21, 2018 comments
• 10 Lessons from Romans 12: Do What is Honorable Is honor something you seek to give or get? Is it commanded or conditional? Our understanding of honor will shape our words and actions in all kinds of circumstances and relationships. Heidi Jo Fulk Nov 20, 2018 comments
• 14 Bible Characters Who Wrestled with Their Faith and Won Things happen that challenge our faith. Questions arise and cause us to wrestle with what we believe. Wrestling with your faith isn’t a sign of weakness, but evidence of your humanity. The men and women in the Bible show us this. Don’t be surprised when your faith is challenged to a wrestling match. The Bible tells us to fight the good fight of faith. Winning a good faith wrestling match can even make you stronger. Here are 20 Bible characters who wrestled with their faith and won. Danielle Bernock Nov 20, 2018 comments
• 4 Things the Old Testament Teaches about Suffering Many people struggle and even suffer during the Christmas season. One obvious remedy for the holiday blues is to focus on Jesus, the reason for the season. If you’re burned out on your traditional sources of encouragement, however, then try the Old Testament. It has plenty to teach on how to deal with struggles and suffering. Chris Bolinger Nov 19, 2018 comments
• Who Was Cain's Wife & What Does the Bible Say about Her? The Bible does not provide the name of Cain’s wife. Neither does it provide any other information about her. The single reference to her existence is found in Genesis 4:17. Dikkon Eberhart Nov 16, 2018 comments
• How to Memorize a Book of the Bible When I was a fifth and sixth-grader, I memorized the book of James. I had memorized other long passages by that point in my life through AWANA, Sunday school, and church camp, but I had never memorized a whole book of the Bible before. Forty years later, I can still quote a good portion of it. Sue Schlesman Nov 12, 2018 comments
• Who Was Mary Magdalene in the Bible? - 5 Questions Answered Who was Mary Magdalene? Not every Gospel account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection focus on the same events and details, but all four attest that Mary witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. Her connection to Jesus was undeniable. Meg Bucher Nov 03, 2018 comments
• 10 Things You Should Know about the Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1–2 introduces one of the most famous sections in the Bible—indeed, one of the most important pieces of religious literature in the whole world—the Ten Commandments. Oddly enough, they are never actually called the Ten Commandments. Kevin DeYoung Nov 01, 2018 comments
• What Does “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Mean in the Bible? There is often confusion between this phrase and a biblical Proverb regarding “sparing the rod.” This phrase was actually coined by a 17th-century poet and satirist by the name of Samuel Butler in his poem “Hudibras.” Kyle Blevins Oct 31, 2018 comments