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How to Do a Bible Word Study

While many have lamented the thought of having to learn the original languages in Bible college or seminary, I relished the idea. I saw it as an opportunity to unlock a new world of Bible study that would give me greater insight for Bible interpretation. Although this dream did come…

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Historical

Church History: Learning the Family Tree

When I was in elementary school, I remember constructing a family tree. I have fond memories of those exercises because they created opportunities to learn about my extended family. Now that I’m a parent, I’m glad to have the information to pass onto my children so our family’s history can…

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Using Theological Wordbook
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Using the Theological Wordbook of the OT

Let’s face it, studying the Old Testament can be hard work. This is extremely true once you dive into the original languages, Hebrew in particular. There are a plethora of useful resources to choose from when studying Biblical Greek. Examples are BDAG, EDNT, TDNT, NIDNTTE, Louw & Nida, to name…

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IVP Dictionary
Dictionaries

Look Inside the IVP Dictionary Series

Any good Bible study library must contain Bible dictionaries. Inevitably you will come across something you don’t completely understand. And inevitably, your study Bibles or commentaries will miss a thing or two. Bible dictionaries fill this void with their wealth of knowledge on a myriad of biblical subjects. In this…

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App Tips

Quick Tip: TDNT & HALOT Quick Dictionary Lookup

We love making it easy for you to read and study the Bible—wherever you are. This is especially true with original language study. Instead of hunting down dictionaries and lexicons, we put it at your fingertips. In this post, we’re going to show you how to use the lookup feature…

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Prince of Preachers
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Encouragement from the Prince of Preachers

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, is a popular figure in Christianity. Most Christians have encountered his works at some point in their spiritual walk. Many know him for his Morning and Evening devotional. Spurgeon’s works have impacted millions of lives. So, instead of simply giving you details about…

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Moody Bible Commentary
Commentaries

Look Inside: The Moody Bible Commentary

Commentaries are a dime a dozen these days. Bible students have no shortage of commentaries to choose from. Yet, finding a good single volume Bible commentary can still prove difficult. So, when a respected name in scholarship throws their hat in the ring it’s worth taking notice. This is exactly…

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NIV Word Study Bible
Look Inside

Look Inside: NIV Word Study Bible

We are so glad we can offer the NIV Word Study Bible. This resource includes everything you need to start doing basic word studies in the NIV. The NIV Word Study Bible provides a complete index of every appearance of every word in the NIV Bible. It’s a must-own for every…

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Topical

Your Labor Is Not in Vain

A Christian without a resurrection is a dismal Christian indeed. In 1 Corinthians, Paul goes so far as to say that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is futile. We are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17). Praise God, then, that Christ died for our sins and…

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