No church in the New Testament is more like our modern churches than the Corinthian church.
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Hebrews Resources
Everything you need to kick start your study of the Epistle to the Hebrews: maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study. Bible Study: Hebrews Listen to the MP3s Hebrews Study Guide Hebrews NASB Text Hebrews ESV Text Background & … Read More...
#TBT: When should I use a Bible encyclopedia?
Multi-volume encyclopedias are good sources for historical and biblical themes. But background information does not impose meaning. … Read More...
08 1Corinthians 3:1-4 Who are the carnal Christians?
1Corinthians 3:1-4 has been at the center of a theological debate over whether we can have victory of sin in our lives now. One side argues that Paul believes "carnal Christians" will be saved but not sanctified because they have not learned to appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit in our … Read More...
Psalms quoted in the New Testament
Because the New Testament writers often borrow the language of the Old Testament (allusion) rather than quote verses directly, different scholars have different counts for the number of places the psalms are quoted in the New Testament. This list includes both allusions and direct quotations, but … Read More...
#TBT: What good is a Bible dictionary?
Lexicons & dictionaries can reveal what might be "lost in translation" but they also tempt us to fall into the trap of "I learned a fact about a word and I must use it." Here's the right way to use a lexicon and/or a dictionary. … Read More...
07 1Corinthians 2:6-16 Wisdom from the Spirit
Paul argues that the gospel he preaches is in fact wisdom because his message is a revelation from God. The gospel is not something we would figure out on our own. Review Paul wrote this letter to Corinth in response to a letter they sent him asking questions and a verbal report from some … Read More...
Paul’s Missionary Journeys
The itinerary of Paul's three missionary journeys on 1 map and in 1 chart with links to background information on the cities and the reference in Acts. Dates Chronology of Paul (WitW) Blue Letter Bible Chronology of Paul Further Study: Acts Resources Study a particular book Bible … Read More...
TBT: What is a concordance and why do I need one?
A concordance is an organized list of all the biblical texts which contain a given word. Concordances allow you to broaden your understanding of how a word is used and its range of meanings. There are 3 types: analytical, exhaustive and complete. Here's why you need one. … Read More...
06 1Corinthians 2:1-5 Superiority of speech or lack thereof
Paul argues that when he was in Corinth he didn’t seek to impress them with flashy rhetoric and charisma, rather he taught them wisdom from God, so that their confidence would rest in the power of God and not on the wisdom of humans. Review In the first major section of 1Corinthians (1Corinthians … Read More...
Acts Bible Study Resources
Everything you need to kick start your study of the Book of Acts: maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study. Bible Study: Acts Listen to the MP3s Acts Study Guide Acts NASB Study Text Acts ESV Text Background, Outlines & Timelines … Read More...
#TBT: What can I learn from a Bible map?
. You'll be surprised at how the information on a map can open your study. Consider how knowing that the road to Jericho was 17-miles changes the parable of the good Samaritan … Read More...
05 1Corinthians 1:26-31 Consider your calling
As he discusses this issue of changing the gospel message to make it more attractive to the world, Paul says let’s consider what happened when I first preached the gospel in Corinth. Let’s consider your calling. What we can learn from it? Our boast is that we belong to God -- not because we were … Read More...
#TBT: 5 Ideas you should NOT believe about your English Bible
What do you believe about your English translation of the Bible? Here are 5 ideas you should NOT hold. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash … Read More...
04 1Corinthians 1:18-25 Wisdom of the world
Paul argues that those who live in rebellion to God will see the cross as foolishness. There’s no way to spin the gospel to change that fact. If you re-package the gospel to make it attractive to rebels, it is no longer the gospel. Review In the first major section of 1Corinthians (1Corinthians … Read More...
#TBT: Which translation of the Bible should I use?
Since every translation is an interpretation of the original language, you should consult several translations of different types when studying the Bible. Bibles fall on an interpretation scale and it will improve your study if you know the difference and have one of each type. Photo by Patrick … Read More...
