A study Bible can be one of the most valuable resources for helping you understand Scripture. Along with the biblical text, study Bibles include explanatory notes, maps, articles, charts, timelines, cross-references, and other resources that provide historical background, theological insight, and practical application. But with so many excellent study Bibles…

Have you ever wondered what a word in the Bible meant in its original language? Studying Scripture in Greek or Hebrew can provide valuable insight into a passage and help you better understand its meaning. After so much time (and so many translations), understanding the Bible’s original meaning can be…

One of the biggest questions Bible readers ask is which translation they should use. With so many options available today, it can be difficult to know where to start, from tools to study methods. Oftentimes choosing a translation is also the toughest choice for many readers. Thanks to technological advances,…

The Biblia Hebraica Quinta  is the fifth edition of the Biblia Hebraica.  The first volume was published in 2004, and currently nine of the twenty planned volumes are available.  It is the successor to the BHS, but contains considerably more information.  In addition to the critical apparatus and Masorah parva,…

What does the cross have to do with a snake on a pole? Jesus alludes to this event in Israel’s history during his discussion with Nicodemus in John 3. He says, “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that…

Paul concludes his final letter to his protégé Timothy with a clarion call for preaching the word. This solemn charge has served as a clear and inspiring call for generations of preachers. Let’s learn what some of these preachers have said about this passage with the ESV Church History Study…

The two primary themes of Proverbs are introduced at the very beginning of the book. Let’s look at how the themes of wisdom and the fear of the Lord set the stage for the rest of the book. We’ll be using introductory and study notes from the Reformation Study Bible…

One of the simple signs that shows a person’s heart has been transformed by God’s grace is rejoicing in the salvation of the most despised sinners. We see this in Jesus’ encounter with the despised tax collector, Zacchaeus. When Jesus eats with Zacchaeus, the crowds grumble, exposing their ungrateful and…