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Study Bibles vs. Commentaries

Have you ever nodded along to someone talking, even though you had no idea what they were saying? I often feel like I’m doing a mental head-nod when I’m scrolling through all the products Olive Tree offers. As an employee, you’d think I would understand all the different Bible study…

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Seasonal

Pentecost: A Fulfillment of the Jewish Feast

The Orthodox Study Bible contains an article on Pentecost that we thought would be fitting to share on the blog. So, below you will find the excerpt and a link to the study Bible. Also, there is a question to promote conversation in the comments. And I will pray the…

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New Testament

Jesus, the Peace–Bringer

Jesus is the peace-bringer: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27 Peace, shalom (shah–loam). Shalom comes from the root verb shalam, meaning “to be…

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Look Inside

Look Inside: Reformation Study Bible Notes

We are excited to be able to partner with Ligonier Ministries, offering an outstanding Bible study resource: The Reformation Study Bible Notes (NKJV and ESV). These study Bibles have been thoroughly revised and carefully crafted under the editorial leadership of R.C. Sproul. REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE Over 1.1 million words of new,…

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Commentaries

Understanding the Bible Commentary

The Understanding The Bible Commentary Series is a 36-volume commentary. It spans the entire Old Testament and New Testament. Each volume in the series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds. So, the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present…

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App Tips

Prayer Journal in the App

When you think of our app, you probably think “Bible study”. At least, that’s what we’re going for! But there are so many creative ways you can use our app, and prayer journaling is one of those ways. In this post, we’ll first teach you about prayer journaling. Then we’ll…

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Commentaries

Reformation Commentary on Scripture

The Reformation Commentary on Scripture (RCS) provides a crucial link between the contemporary church and the historical church. The biblical insights of the Reformed tradition are made available as a powerful tool. Like never before, believers join a genuine tradition of renewal as they faithfully approach the Scriptures. What is…

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Dictionaries

Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible

The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible includes more than 7,500 articles, hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations, charts, graphs and maps from 238 contributors from around the world. With this much content, how can you sort it all out to see what’s relevant for your Bible study? Here are three ways the…

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App Tips

How to Use the NIDNTTE

A standard and widely-used reference work for nearly 40 years, the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis (NIDNTTE) has been thoroughly revised and updated to aid today’s pastors, students, scholars, and teachers in their study of the New Testament. The NIDNTTE offers a wealth of background and…

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Commentaries

Making the Most of NIVAC

No matter your level of expertise with the Bible, there are certain things we all do when we come to a time of studying God’s Word. After reading the text, there are two things we always hope to walk away with from the text: 1) what does this passage mean, and…

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