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Studying Theology Doesn’t Have to be Hard

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.…

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Kickstart Your Bible Reading For The New Year

Every new year thousands of Christians start a new Bible reading plan with the hope of reading through the entire Bible in a year. A few weeks into January or February and most have already abandoned those plans. I readily admit that I used to be one of those people.…

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Willmington's Guide to the Bible
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Look Inside: Willmington’s Guide to the Bible

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…

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Commentary on the NT Use of the OT

These days it’s hard to find a commentary that is distinct from all the others on the market. There are only so many ways that you can exposit a passage. With that in mind, it’s worth noting when a commentary comes along that is wholly unlike the rest. The Commentary…

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How To Do A Word Study
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How to Do a Bible Word Study

While many have lamented the thought of having to learn the original languages in Bible college or seminary, I relished the idea. I saw it as an opportunity to unlock a new world of Bible study that would give me greater insight for Bible interpretation. Although this dream did come…

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Church History: Learning the Family Tree

When I was in elementary school, I remember constructing a family tree. I have fond memories of those exercises because they created opportunities to learn about my extended family. Now that I’m a parent, I’m glad to have the information to pass onto my children so our family’s history can…

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Using Theological Wordbook
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Using the Theological Wordbook of the OT

Let’s face it, studying the Old Testament can be hard work. This is extremely true once you dive into the original languages, Hebrew in particular. There are a plethora of useful resources to choose from when studying Biblical Greek. Examples are BDAG, EDNT, TDNT, NIDNTTE, Louw & Nida, to name…

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IVP Dictionary
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Look Inside the IVP Dictionary Series

Any good Bible study library must contain Bible dictionaries. Inevitably you will come across something you don’t completely understand. And inevitably, your study Bibles or commentaries will miss a thing or two. Bible dictionaries fill this void with their wealth of knowledge on a myriad of biblical subjects. In this…

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Quick Tip: TDNT & HALOT Quick Dictionary Lookup

We love making it easy for you to read and study the Bible—wherever you are. This is especially true with original language study. Instead of hunting down dictionaries and lexicons, we put it at your fingertips. In this post, we’re going to show you how to use the lookup feature…

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Prince of Preachers
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Encouragement from the Prince of Preachers

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, is a popular figure in Christianity. Most Christians have encountered his works at some point in their spiritual walk. Many know him for his Morning and Evening devotional. Spurgeon’s works have impacted millions of lives. So, instead of simply giving you details about…

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