When I asked the Bible study group what grace is, they gave me blank stares and silence. If grace is foundational to our faith, we better be able to define it. What is grace and what makes it so amazing?
Category: Bible Study
Why should I care about theology?
Too many think theology is a dusty term only used or studied by elite academics, but I beg to differ. This is a super important and relevant pursuit and every Christian should get excited about it. Let me tell you why.
Are we studying the Bible backwards?
It’s possible some of us (many of us) have a backwards approach to Bible study. We’ve been told forever that the Bible is “an instruction manual for life” but — Is it really? I’m not so sure, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Who remembers your name?
The Bible doesn’t highlight many women, much less name them. When it does, we should take note. First Samuel starts with the story of Hannah, her infertility, her pain, her struggle to have a child and prove her worth to a world that didn’t value women, especially barren women. In chapter one we see her…
Is God REALLY on our side?
Romans 8 may be my very favorite chapter of the Bible. Okay, in truth, I have several favorite chapters, but this short segment of a letter to the Roman believers cut straight to my heart as a teenager. It brought me to a saving knowledge of my separation from God and my need for grace…
Where should I start reading the Bible?
A friend recently asked… Should I read the Bible from cover to cover or maybe mix up some of the chapters? This is a GREAT question! There are loads of ways you can read and study the Bible. (Do note that reading and studying are not always the same thing.) The “best” way to approach…
If you have to learn the hard way, start asking these four questions.
Scripture is a funny thing. A group of people can read a passage together, and each member of that group could extract different layers. The Holy Spirit speaks to us through God’s Word, both corporately and individually. And the more you read it, the more you see. Sometimes what we see first, what rings most…
Encouraging or warning? Only context will tell.
“For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and He examines all your paths.” – Proverbs 5:21 This was the verse of the day set in bold block letters against a striking image of highways and train tracks. It offered encouragement to all those sparrows who long to have the Lord’s eyes upon…
Why are the Gospels different?
The Gospels include four books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These are found at the very beginning of the New Testament. These four books are all about the life of Jesus. Gospel actually means “good news.” Since Jesus IS the good news of grace and salvation, it’s a fitting name for these writings. If they’re…
The starting point matters.
You can’t win a 5K if you run in the wrong town. You won’t get where you want to go if your map is for the wrong state. And, no matter what Joey Tribbiani says, trifles do not taste good if the ingredients you use aren’t right. The starting point matters.
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