Learning from the Lord can be as easy as ABC--or AEIOU! The AEIOU method offers a structured and easy way to engage with the Bible.

When you open the Bible does it feel like you are biting off more than you can chew? Are you new to Bible study and looking for a little structure? The APPLE Bible Study Method offers a clear and effective way to engage with Scripture. This approach highlights five key areas—Attributes of God, Promises of God, Principles of Life, Lessons Learned, and Examples to Follow. By focusing on these aspects, anyone can connect more deeply with the Bible and draw meaningful lessons fr

The REAP method—Read, Examine, Apply, and Pray—provides a straightforward way to engage with scripture meaningfully. This guide will help yo

Many of us consume God's Word in snack-sized devotions. Now, you can make time to FEAST on the Bible.

Understanding the Bible can begin at any stage of life. Whether you are new to faith or have spent years studying Scripture, the SOAP Bible Study Method offers a straightforward and effective way to engage with the Scriptures. This inductive method (a way of learning by starting with details and moving toward a general understanding) not only provides structure, but also encourages personal insights and practical applications in everyday life. In this post, we'll take a close

There are two basic views of biblical marriage: complementarian and egalitarian. According to Google: Complementarianism is a theological view that holds that men and women have different but complementary roles in life. Some complementarian beliefs include:  God established a gender hierarchy Men have authority over women Only men should lead the church  Women should submit to their husbands... Egalitarianism is the opposite of the complementarian belief. It emphasizes equal

Jesus warned us there would be false teachers and prophets. So, maybe it doesn’t come as a surprise when the news is riddled with the fall from grace of one preacher, or head of a ministry, or another. But, these are just the scandals on a grand scale. How do we avoid falling prey to the wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15)? The Bible offers us some wisdom (of course).

There are several references to Elijah in the New Testament, most notably the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36), He is clearly a "big deal" in biblical history, so who was he and what does God want us to learn from him?

In the previous parts of this series we concluded that discipline is the guidance and training that leads to obedience.  Self-control is the resulting character trait that makes obedience possible. We also pointed out that the words ‘discipline’ and ‘self-control’ are often associated with the word ‘punishment.’ So, let’s take a look at why that may be the case. Then we will take a look at what the Bible has to say about punishment. 

Self-control in the Bible is one of the nine traits of the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (NIV). The idea of ‘fruit’ is likely referencing the analogy that Jesus used in John 15, verse five being the most often quoted, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you wi

We have all heard that “God is love” and that “God so loved the world…” (John 4:16; John 3:16). We have also heard that we are God’s children (Galatians 3:26).  I can visualize you shaking your head and saying, “yeah, yeah, yeah…”  Somehow, I think that many Christians have gotten the idea that because of Jesus God has to love you. But that can’t be further from the truth! John 16:27 says, “for the Father himself loves you dearly” (NLT). Jesus said, “the Father HIMSELF” to em

We might be disciplined in the way we eat, exercise, study, practice a skill, or refine a talent. Discipline helps us reach our goals....

John 4:1-42 These are my notes from a study that I planned for a weekend retreat. I hope my outline will help guide your personal study. I have tried to include all of the references for the quoted material. Who were the Samaritans? An ethnic group descended from intermarriages mostly between Jews and Assyrians. Claimed to be the true people of God Thought that only the first five books of the Hebrew Bible were legitimate. Believed worship should take place on Mt. Gerizim, no

How do we put on the armor of God? What armor has he provided, and why do we need it?