Tag Archives: Bible Study

Audio: How to Study the Bible

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Julia

I found this four-part series on the Grace To You app about how to study the Bible. Pastor John McArthur begins with the “why.” Why should you study the Bible and then proceeds to the how. Part 1: The Power … Continue reading →

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The Word for Maundy Thursday: Jesus in the Garden

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Julia

Matthew 26:36-36 (NASB) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and … Continue reading →

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Blog Anniversary Giveaway Number 1: Four Great Christian Resources

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Julia

I promised giveaways this month and this one is extra special to celebrate four years of blogging. One lucky commenter will get a copy of The Truth War by John MacArthur, “Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith, Is That You … Continue reading →

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Dr. Al Mohler Warns About the “Scandal of Biblical Illiteracy”

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Julia

This article by Rev. Al Mohler from Jan. 20, tackles a matter near and dear to my heart. The growing illiteracy and even ignorance of the Bible, not just in secular culture, but within the church.

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A Succinct Critique of the Amplified Version of the Bible

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Julia

I’ve been meaning to share this critique of the Amplified Bible for some time, but I kept losing track of which episodes of Fighting for the Faith mentioned it.

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Resources to Help You Study the Bible for Yourself

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Julia

A couple days ago I was asked for some advice about studying the Bible. Since that subject was on my mind I decided to share some things that may be helpful to folks as they study the Word of God … Continue reading →

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Resources for New Year’s Resolutioners (and Everybody Else)

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Julia

It’s that time of year when some people make resolutions. Many say they’ll give up a bad habit, or try to start a new one. But if your goals for the year are about your relationship with Jesus Christ here … Continue reading →

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The Ordinary Graces of God

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Julia

No, there’s not mistake in the title of this post. It’s true that God’s grace is extraordinary, but the ways the Bible teaches us to interact with him are what at least one pastor has called ordinary graces.

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Don’t Miss List: Meditation, Reformation and More

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Julia

How to Discern Between Biblical Meditation and the Unbiblical Kind As new age meditation becomes commonplace in our culture it is imperative that we Christians understand the difference between what the Bible means when it says to meditate on God’s … Continue reading →

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A “Balanced Diet” of Scripture

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Julia

A helpful point from Jen Wilkin’s book, Women of the Word. After explaining a particular problem of being a biblical “picky eater,” by only reading or studying certain parts of the Bible on page 44 Wilkin writes: “All Scripture is God-breathed … Continue reading →

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