Oct 13, 2021 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew
Since we rarely make oaths today, there doesn’t seem to be much to learn from Matthew 5:33-37. However, Jesus is speaking to a deeper issue than telling the truth or meaning what we say. He’s dealing with violating the 3rd commandment, taking the Lord’s name in vain.
Oct 12, 2021 | 02 Library, Introductions
How can God be one being and yet 3 persons? While not explained explicitly in any passage, the concept of the Trinity is progressively revealed in Scripture. The early church struggled for centuries to understand the doctrine of the Trinity before landing on 3 statements.
Oct 6, 2021 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew
Both Moses and Jesus recognize that we sinners are going to fail in our marriages and so they allowed divorce with some regulations. Moses did not mean divorce was a righteous option. Divorce results from the fact that the parties involved are sinners. God intended marriage to be forever but divorce is a necessary evil because of our sin.
Oct 5, 2021 | Word Study - Greek
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek verb for daily, epiousios, G1967.
Oct 4, 2021 | Best of WitW
Without the proper tools, your ability to do great Bible study is limited. On this one page, you’ll find links to websites, maps, charts, overviews, outlines, timelines encyclopedias, concordances and tips on how to use them.
Sep 30, 2021 | News, Reflections
We can have all the knowledge in the universe, but if we don’t fear the Lord, the Bible calls us fools. The fear of the Lord is the necessary ingredient that turns knowledge into wisdom. In that way, our righteousness must surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees.
Sep 29, 2021 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew
The Pharisees consider themselves blameless before the law if they have refrained from physically committing adultery. But Jesus says righteousness requires more. It requires inward submission to the will of God and accepting the boundaries He has placed on your life, including your sexuality.
Sep 28, 2021 | 04 Bible Study 101, Bible Study Theory
Wayne Grudem’s 10 rules for how to interpret the Bible. The first 3 rules are the most important.
Sep 27, 2021 | Best of WitW
If you’re building a bible study library, here are the basic tools you need to get started.
Sep 22, 2021 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew
The Pharisees believed they were righteous because no court could convict them of murder. But Jesus countered that if courts were in charge of judging righteousness, then responding to others with unloving anger would get you arrested; and calling people insulting names would get you thrown into the fires of judgment.
Sep 21, 2021 | Best of WitW
Apocalyptic literature is a sub-category of prophecy. The name comes from the Greek word apocalypsis which means uncovering or unveiling.
Sep 20, 2021 | Word Study - Greek
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek verb for to sanctify or to make holy.