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New Testament

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New Testament

Wanting to learn more about the New Testament? Here are some posts on topics, scholarly questions, and more on New Testament passages. Some are our own thoughts and some are the thoughts of prominent Christian scholars.

Bible Study Tips

The Spirit of Power, Love, and a Sound Mind

The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (NTSK) is like a cross-reference library but bigger and better. With over 600,000 cross-references, the NTSK averages 20 cross-references per verse of the Bible. Not only that, the NTSK uses symbols and abbreviations to provide information about the cross-references. For example, a * placed…

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Commentaries

Reformers on the Word Becoming Flesh

The Reformation Commentary on Scripture is a very unique commentary. The editors of this series have given us access into how the reformers understood the Scriptures. Comments are provided by numerous reformers with multiple comments for every passage of Scripture and often for every verse. Considering how challenging it would…

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Commentaries

Flesh vs. Spirit

In Galatians 5:16–25, Paul contrasts the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. He does so in order to encourage the churches in Galatia to “walk in the Spirit.” The basis of his appeal is the new life they have in Christ by the Spirit (v. 25).…

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Commentaries

Grace-Driven Giving

Let’s take a deep dive into the section of Scripture that “provides the richest, most detailed model of giving in the NT.” We’ll do so by following the outline and notes for 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 in the MacArthur Bible Commentary. Paul’s Collection (8:1-9:15) 8:1–9:15 | While this section specifically deals…

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New Testament

Parenting for the Greater Joy

Communication in our technology-saturated world is more accessible than it ever has been. It still astounds me that I can connect with nearly anyone around the world in mere seconds with a device that fits in the palm of my hand. The presence of this type of universal and instant…

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New Testament

The Promise of a New Covenant

Which promise in the Bible do you find most precious? Is it Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”? Or Jeremiah…

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Commentaries

A Temple Tirade

As a child, whenever I was left home alone with my brother, we knew we had to make sure the house was clean before my parents got home. Sometimes, there was even a mad dash to pick up our mess when we saw the lights from the car turning into…

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Historical

How to Use the Zondervan Illustrated Collection

The Zondervan Illustrated Collection combines three of the best individual Bible study titles together in one collection. This blog post will walk you through how to use these three resources to get more out of your Bible study. Here’s what’s included in the package: The Zondervan Atlas of the BibleThe…

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