New Bible Study

From award-winning Christian fiction author Laurie Larsen comes something a little different ... A life-long Christian, I've read the Bible several times. But this time was different. My goal wasn't to just journey from cover to cover and consider it done. You know, cross it off my list and move on. I wanted to actually learn something that would impact my life. So for a year, I read my chronological Bible. And when something confused me or interested me or I wanted to learn more, I jotted it down. During Year 2, I went back and did just that -- I researched, asked questions, strived to ...

Church - the central identifying word that encompasses the entire religious spectrum. It is the buildings we go to, the sectarian ideology we adhere to, it is the core of our spiritual identity. Church - the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the called-out ones. Church - Evangelical, Pentecostal, Catholic, and Non-Denominational. Church - the guardian of doctrine, the ark for lost souls, the social bastion for the righteous. We have embraced and perpetuated a culture around this single word. A word never spoken by Jesus Christ. Church - a word that should have never existed for believers.

This study guide is going to emphasize a method for developing your abilities to do your own inductive Bible study. My desire is not so much to instruct concerning the letter to the Ephesians, although you will get that as I share my discoveries with you from doing the study together, but to teach you how to learn on your own from the Bible without having to be taught from anyone but the Spirit of God, who will lead you into all truth (John 16:13).

"God, if you're real, make yourself real to me." Each of us spends our lives on a journey toward God. Yet often our most deeply felt longings - for meaning, for love, for significance - end up leading us away from instead of toward our Creator and the people he made us to be. Finding Your Way Back to God shows you how to understand and listen to your longings in a whole new way.

How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers—a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith.

Early Bible prophets wrote the Bible over centuries spanning both BC and AD. The first Bible was written in Hebrew, and many of the Chapters bear the names of the Prophets who wrote the 66 books. Moses wrote Genesis, David wrote much of Psalms, Solomon wrote the books of Solomon and Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and other Prophets wrote the 66 books in the Bible.

Ever since he became a Christian at the age of forty, it has been Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of the whole Bible. In between filming the final episodes of Poirot, David Suchet spent over 200 hours in the recording studio to create the very first full-length audio version of the NIV Bible spoken by a single British actor. Volume 2 of the NIV Audio Bible includes the Prophets, Gospels, Acts and Letters, covering the books of Isaiah to Revelation.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus told a simple parable about a family...a father and his two sons. It was a story of rebellion, repentance, and unfathomable grace. The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stands out as a crucial lesson about our struggle with sin and dependence on divine salvation. But there is a part of this story that often goes untold. It's a message you need to hear.

Blessed to Be a Blessing: Discovering God’s Gifts and Sharing Them Freely By Geoffrey Schmitt What does it really mean to be “blessed”? In a world where the word is casually tossed around, this book takes a deeper look at the rich, biblical meaning of blessing—and how God calls us not only to receive it, but to pass it on. Through Scripture, story, poetry, and prayer, Blessed to Be a Blessing explores: The first blessings of creation God’s covenant with Abraham The transforming presence of Christ The surprising power of suffering How our words and actions can bless others The ...

Of the thousands of books about the life of Jesus of Nazareth, most tell us what the faithful believe about him...or more accurately, what they've been told to believe he said, did and what it means! What, however, can be said about the real-life Jesus? Is the story of Jesus just a legend, or did he actually walk the shores of Galilee? Did Jesus actually say what's in the New Testament Gospels, or are all the words there merely attributed to him? And does anything purported to be his message, his Good News, have any relevance to the people of the 21st Century?

The book of Lamentations written by the prophet Jeremiah. It addresses this topic of when we ought to mourn, but don’t. It has a peculiar style, and it is a book not widely taught today. When was the last time you sat in on a teaching from this small contribution to the Old Testament, which is found after the other writings of the prophet Jeremiah? Even though this book is neglected, this is a study everyone should do to gain a proper education in grieving before God. But the greater reason for a study in this little book is that I see a parallel between the church in America today and ...

What if everything the Gospels say about Jesus of Nazareth - his words, his deeds, his plans - turned out to be true? Searching for Jesus changes "what if?" to "what is", debunking the debunkers and showing how the latest scholarship supports orthodox Christian belief.

Discover the Biblical truth about the controversial gift of speaking in tongues! Have you ever been told that speaking in tongues is "not for today?" Maybe you've heard people speak in tongues...and it seemed weird. You thought to yourself, "This is too strange to be God!" Whether you're skeptical or intrigued, this book is for you! In Nine Lies People Believe About Speaking in Tongues, Steve Bremner biblically confronts myths about speaking in tongues head-on and answers some of the most common questions about this controversial spiritual gift.

The letters from Jesus to the Revelation churches must be the most misunderstood chapters in the Bible. Many people dismiss them as too hard, too strange, or too scary. “Did Jesus really say that?” Contrary to what you may have heard, these letters are good news from start to finish. They are love letters from Jesus to all of us, and they reveal the extreme goodness and favor of God. In Letters from Jesus, Paul Ellis unpacks the astonishing good news found in these ancient letters. In them he finds answers to tough questions.

Gratitude is more than a feeling — it’s a way of life. In a world filled with distraction, discouragement, and demands, Gratitude: Living a Life of Thanks invites you to rediscover the quiet power of thanksgiving. Rooted in Scripture, enriched by personal stories, and filled with practical wisdom, this book offers a gentle yet compelling call to cultivate a heart that sees and responds to God’s goodness in all circumstances. Through reflections on the Bible’s teachings, stories of everyday experiences, portraits of inspiring lives like Corrie ten Boom and Desmond Tutu, and simple ...

Starting with Scripture: A New Christian’s Guide to the Bible is a warm, practical companion for anyone beginning their journey with God’s Word. Rather than overwhelming you with academic details or rigid expectations, this guide gently walks you through: Understanding what the Bible is—and why it matters Choosing a translation that fits your life Using free tools like BibleGateway and Bible apps Finding reading plans that work for real people Listening for God’s voice, not just reading for information Growing in community through Bible study groups and friendships Embracing the ...

I find Elijah an amazing character to study, I love the fact that he can be so bold and then the next moment be running in fear for his life, one moment confronting the prophets of Baal and believing for God to begin or end a drought and the next be suicidally depressed; this duality actually encourages me. So why “bible study for the rest of us?” I am not like most church leaders, I lack a degree, I am not from a Christian family and I’m not that much of a reader. But I do love the Lord and I love His word. I get a great deal of joy when I can explain something to someone in a way ...

The Barnabas Way How Second Chances Change the World by Clarence W. Fell Encouragement is not a side ministry. It is the ministry. In a world quick to cancel, cut ties, and criticize, The Barnabas Way invites readers to rediscover the powerful, overlooked virtue of encouragement. Through this practical, biblical, and hope-filled journey, Clarence W. Fell opens the door to a legacy that quietly shaped the early church and continues to change lives today. This book tells the story of Barnabas the “Son of Encouragement,” a man who didn’t write Scripture or work miracles but transformed ...

Developed through years of teaching the method in church classes and bible studies, this ebook describes a three-part method of Bible study that anyone can use. Through careful reading of the text, the use of some dictionaries and encyclopedias, and some common sense, anyone can learn to engage in sound biblical interpretation. The method draws on three standard approaches: behind the text (historical and cultural), in the text (literary), and in front of the text (the worldview and attitude of the reader). Bringing these three together provides a rich and clear method of biblical ...

In 15 New Testament Words of Life, New Testament expert Nijay Gupta explores the most important words found in the New Testament. He makes their meaning clear so that these words can become—once again—life giving words for modern Christians as they were for early Jesus-followers. For those first readers of the New Testament who chose to follow Jesus, these words were words of life and they can be again for Jesus-followers in the modern world.