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Joel Bible Study Resources

Joel Bible Study Resources

Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Joel.

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September 2020 Reflections

September 2020 Reflections

WitW: Do you know who the Holy Spirit is? The 2020 State of Theology survey shows fewer evangelicals understand the Holy Spirit’s work in salvation. Let’s study the Holy Spirit together.

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03 Holy Spirit: Revelation vs.understanding

03 Holy Spirit: Revelation vs.understanding

In 1Corinthians 2, we learn two more important works of the Spirit: 1) The Spirit reveals the thoughts of God to His chosen messengers. This is revelation. 2) The Spirit gives understanding to all believers so that we embrace the claims of the gospel.

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What is Theology?

What is Theology?

“One is sometimes (not often) glad not to be a great theologian; one might so easily mistake it for being a good Christian.” – C.S. Lewis

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02 Holy Spirit: Universal vs Individual

02 Holy Spirit: Universal vs Individual

1Corinthians 12 teaches an important distinction between the type of work the Holy Spirit does. The “universal” work of the Holy Spirit is a work that he does for all believers to bring about the inner transformation of faith. The “individual” works of the Holy Spirit are works he does in some believers but not others.

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01 Holy Spirit: Agent of Change

01 Holy Spirit: Agent of Change

In John 3:1-8, we learn two themes that we will see repeatedly in this series: 1) The Holy Spirit is God’s agent of change, and 2) one of his most crucial works is the inner transformation of believers.

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Introduction to the Exile and Return

Introduction to the Exile and Return

The period of the divided kingdom ended with the people of Israel being taken into captivity. First, the people of the northern kingdom were conquered by Assyria, leaving Judah to struggle on alone. Finally, the southern kingdom of Judah was conquered by the Babylonians, leaving all the children of Israel in exile from the land. Here is an overview and timeline of the exile of Israel and her return from captivity.

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Ken Elzinga welcomes UVA parents

Ken Elzinga welcomes UVA parents

It has become a tradition for Professor Ken Elzinga give a welcome address to new University of Virginia students and their parents during Move-In Day Lunches at the Center for Christian Study. Here is 2020 his message to parents of incoming students.

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Ken Elzinga welcomes UVA parents

Ken Elzinga welcomes UVA students

It has become a tradition for Professor Ken Elzinga give a welcome address to new University of Virginia students and their parents during Move-In Day Lunches at the Center for Christian Study. Here is 2020 his message to incoming students.

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Job Bible Study Resources

Job Bible Study Resources

Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Job.

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Both Jesus and the Apostle Paul give extraordinary importance to the giving of the Holy Spirit. Why? In this series we’ll look study a variety of passages with the goal of understanding who the Holy Spirit is and why we need him.

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August 2020 Reflections

August 2020 Reflections

Starting September 9, new 10-week series explores what both the Old and New Testament teach us about the Holy Spirit.

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Bible Study 101: Genre

Bible Study 101: Genre

Bible Study 101: Genre – Understanding the various types of literature found in Scripture from Wednesday in the Word.

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