A Physical Bible God's Word is God's Word whether it's printed, read, sung, or digitized. A physical copy of God's Word is not more holy than a digital one. But reading a printed copy is not the same as reading a digital copy. I can't prove this, but there is a connection you make with … Continue reading Bible Study Tools I Use Regularly
The first four books of the New Testament are called the "gospels," of course--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are a genre of writing that's different than the epistles, prophecy, or poetry, or even historical narrative. Because it's a unique genre of writing, it should be read with that genre in mind. It took me … Continue reading A Lightbulb Moment for How to Read the Gospels
Church family, Our enemy knows his time is drawing short. It’s always darkest right before the dawn. Things will go on from bad to worse until the parousia (that’s a word that means “revealing”). He knows he can’t separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. But he can try to immobilize us. … Continue reading One Simple Way to Replace Fear With Peace
Bible intake is how your soul eats. Every Christian needs to learn to feed themselves so they can come to a point where they feed others. That starts by reading the Bible either by oneself or with a friend, spouse, or family member. Before you look at the plans I suggest below, keep in mind … Continue reading Bible Reading Plans for 2021
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