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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK) is the best known set of cross-references. This widely used collection of 500,000 Scripture references can help you make innumerable connections across the Bible. But unlike print versions, which contains lists of related Bible verses, the TSK is interactive in the Olive Tree Bible App. It will…

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Gospel Harmonies in the Olive Tree Bible App

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) cover the events during Jesus’ life. Each have a unique perspective and storyline. Yet, they do share many of the same accounts and their unique stories fit into a cohesive chronological order. However, it is incredibly difficult to keep all these differences…

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The Famous Preacher: H.A. Ironside

ABOUT H.A. IRONSIDE Henry Allen “Harry” Ironside was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor, and author who pastored Moody Church in Chicago from 1929 to 1948. He also belong to the Plymouth Brethren, But Ironside didn’t wait until he was a pastor to preach. When he was 11 years…

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Un-Earned Acceptance

This blog post is an excerpt of C.A. Coates Commentary and Articles. It is the privilege of every believer to be consciously in the favour of God. It is a privilege to be in the unclouded light and joy of Acceptance. But, alas! many who are truly converted are not…

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New Testament

The First Martyr

Jesus tells us that we will be hated as he was hated—but not all of us will actually experience severe persecution. Instead, many of us are blessed to worship God where, when, and how we want. The first Christians did not have this luxury, and they clung to Jesus’ promises…

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Spurgeon Study Bible

“Spurgeon had a phenomenal grasp of theology, and his reading had afforded him a breadth of insight matched by few, but when it came to opening up the Scriptures, he was a master of clarity and simplicity. He warned his students about going down among miners with technical theological terms…

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The Five Solas: God’s Glory Alone

SOLI DEO GLORIA Sola scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus. Each of these on their own is a strong rallying cry and doctrine worth defending. Yet, each becomes stronger when joined with the final sola, soli deo gloria. Glory to God alone. This is the glue that holds all…

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ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible

Have you heard about the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible? Its print version was so popular that it ran out of print when it was first published! If we could, we would have the same problem. Thankfully, that’s not possible! Some very well-seasoned and well-respected, theologians put together this study Bible:…

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How the Protestant Reformation Began

October 31st is the 501-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Many Protestants are celebrating this day, all around the world! Although Olive Tree provides resources to a wide-variety of denominations, we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk a bit about how the Protestant Reformation began. Throughout the…

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Commentaries

A Christ-Centered, Reformed Commentary

We’ve been looking for a helpful resource to write about for our Reformed friends. After some research, we found one that we think you all will enjoy greatly. The Reformed Expository Commentary Series is edited by Richard Phillips and Phillip Ryken: two Reformed pastors dedicated to Christ-centered preaching paired with…

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