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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.
“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
Nebuchadneeezar II was king of Babylon from 604-562 BC
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Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Song of Solomon.
Quotations/Allusions to the Old Testament book of Daniel in the New Testament
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.
Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Micah.
Answers to some of basic “what is” questions of faith.
Quotations/Allusions to the Old Testament book of Ezekiel in the New Testament
Introduction to the writings of the Old Testament Prophets
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.
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.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes.
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.
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.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Proverbs.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Job.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Job.
Both Jesus and the Apostle Paul give extraordinary importance to the giving of the Holy Spirit. Why? In this series we study a variety of passages with the goal of understanding who the Holy Spirit is and why we need him.
Starting September 9, new 10-week series explores what both the Old and New Testament teach us about the Holy Spirit.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Ezekiel.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament books of 1&2 Chronicles.
Bible Study 101: Genre – Understanding the various types of literature found in Scripture from Wednesday in the Word.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament books of 1&2 Kings.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the New Testament book of Revelation.
The gospels are unique in content, although they are similar in form to ancient biographies.
Apocalyptic literature is a sub-category of prophecy. The name comes from the Greek word apocalypsis which means uncovering or unveiling.
Background, historical and cultural information to help you study the bible.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Judges.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Joshua.
After a few years of Bible study, students often begin asking, “Should I learn biblical Greek and Hebrew?” While the tools for English readers continue to improve and less people are learning the original languages, knowing the original languages can be helpful. You can learn enough to widen the tools available to you and/or learn to read Scripture in the original language.
On the cross Jesus asked, Why have you forsaken me? The contrast between the trial before the Sanhedrin and the denial of Peter illustrate the answer.
Probably one of the most difficult questions Christians are asked is: If God is sovereign, why bother to pray? Why pray, since it won’t change anything? This question gives a really good start on understanding it.
Exegesis, eisegesis, hermeneutics? Wondering what all those terms mean? Here’s the definitions.
What’s the most expensive thing you own? Maybe it’s not the most expensive in terms of dollars, but maybe it’s something that’s impossible to replace? What would it take to make you part with it? That kind of costly, self-sacrificing love is at the theme of this question.