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The Apostle Paul's Letter to the Philippians |
An in-depth
look at Paul's joy-filled prison epistle to the Christians in Philippi.
**NOTE:
This is a work in progress**
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e-Sword |
e-Sword is a first-rate Bible study software program for Windows that
includes lots of Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and other resources.
It is offered free of charge -- although the owner and distributor, Rick
Myers, gratefully accepts donations. Click
HERE for a
screenshot (please allow up to several seconds for the page to load). |
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Eight Ways to Improve Your People Skills |
"Interpersonal
skills are critical at work, in your home, at church, and around your
neighborhood. Practice these time-honored and battle-tested skills to
improve your effectiveness as you minister to the adults in your
church family." by Michael Zigarelli
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(from the Preface to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy).
*NOTE: PDF (115 KB). Requires the
free Adobe Reader.* |
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Going the Extra
Mile
(Matthew
5:41) |
"When we do more than what is
required and better than what is expected, it shows that we operate
according to a different value system that comes from a higher authority
-- an authority whose love and mercy compels us to show the same toward
others through sacrificial, Christ-honoring service that goes the extra
mile."
[645 words] |
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The Gospel According to Mark |
An in-depth look at John Mark's account of the words and works of Jesus
Christ.
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Inerrancy, Interpretation, and Application |
From the International
Council on Biblical Inerrancy. Includes the three Chicago Statements: Biblical Inerrancy (1978); Biblical Hermeneutics (1982); and
Biblical Application (1986). **Used by permission of the Dallas
Theological Seminary Archives.** [16,400 words]
"The
authority of Scripture is a key issue for the Christian Church in this
and every age. Those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior are called to show the reality of their discipleship by humbly
and faithfully obeying God's written Word. To stray from Scripture in
faith or conduct is disloyalty to our Master. Recognition of the total
truth and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture is essential to a full
grasp and adequate confession of its authority"
(from the Preface to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy).
*NOTE: PDF (150 KB). Requires the
free Adobe Reader.* |
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An Introduction to the
Bible |
Is the Bible trustworthy? How did we get the Bible? What is the
Bible's basic message? How can we know and apply the Bible to our
daily lives, and what will happen when we do?
[9,145 words]
NOTE: For a "slimmed down" version of this same material, see
Thirty-Five Things Worth Knowing About the Bible
[6,145 words]. |
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The
life cycle of a healthy class |
"Sunday School classes have life cycles. But
sometimes, like the cocoon that fails to produce a butterfly, Sunday
School classes get stuck mid-cycle."
[745 words] |
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LifeWay's Understanding People series |
*NOTE: PDFs require the
free Adobe Reader.*
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Philippians 2:1-8 in the TLB, NLT, NLT2, and NASB |
A comparison charting the progress of the New
Living Translation, and including a comparison with the New American
Standard Bible.[765 words] |
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Romans 6: Personal Revival |
Got sin? Want holiness? Count yourself dead
to sin and alive to Christ!
A daily reading of Romans 6 in seven
different versions of the Bible:
Sun -
New American Standard Bible (NASB) (with definitions of key terms) || Mon - New Living Translation (NLT) || Tue -
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) || Wed - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) || Thu - New English
Translation (NET) || Fri - Contemporary English Version (CEV) || Sat - The
Message (TM) |
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A Sermon Model |
What are the steps involved in preparing a
sermon that is accurate, thorough, and relevant? (Includes actual sermon.)
[9,055 words] |
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The
Spiritual Gifts Handbook: The Complete Guide to Discovering and Using Your
Spiritual Gifts |
How can we and
others benefit from our spiritual giftedness? What are the different
spiritual gifts listed in the Bible? Which ones are valid for today? How
can I know and apply my spiritual gift(s)? (by Bruce W. Black)
*NOTE: PDF (3.94
MB). Requires the
free Adobe Reader.*
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The Terminology of Paul's Letter to the
Philippians |
Explanations for key words, phrases, and concepts. |
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Thirty-Five Things Worth Knowing About the Bible |
How can we know about God? Why isn't
general revelation enough? How can we know the Bible is historically
reliable? Hasn't the Bible been translated and copied so many times
that what we have today cannot be trusted? Are there any ancient
sources other than the NT that speak of Jesus? What is so special
about Jesus? What are some benefits of studying and applying the
Bible?
[6,145 words]
NOTE: This is a "slimmed down" version of An Introduction to the
Bible
[9,145 words]. |
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