Posts Tagged ‘Bible study’
I’ve listened to the entire Bible during my day
Question: I read your article on Reading the Bible Cover to Cover. Permit me to share that I love listening to my audio Bible and have covered 50 to 100 chapters a day. I have since gone through the Good Book eleven times. By late Wednesday, March 5th, I’ll complete my 12th time through as…
Read MoreBiblical Depth and Beauty
by Doy Moyer via Mind Your Faith I have been a Bible student for the greater part of my life. I have been preaching the gospel for nearly 30 years now. I have been teaching courses at a collegiate level for over a dozen of those years. I don’t say any of this to brag, as…
Read MoreWith so many ways being taught, who am I supposed to follow?
Question: Christ liberated us from legalism. I’m confused about determining what is wrong in our culture. I’ve always been brought up with a tough view on things that aren’t customary. My question is: if we’re called to preach the gospel to the world, how do we do it? Are we to be with the world…
Read MoreScholarly Perversions of the Word
by Eugene W. Clevenger via Preceptor, December 1951 “I know that is what the Bible says alright, but what do the scholars say about it?” I have heard that statement made many times, and it reflects an attitude. There is a widely prevalent idea that the final word to be said about the meaning of any…
Read MoreHow can I strengthen my faith?
Question: My faith is really low, and I feel empty. I pray as often as I can but I haven’t been going to church for quite some time, but I’m going to start going this coming Sunday. My questions are: How do I strengthen my faith and form a strong relationship with God? I have…
Read MoreDo you have other studies for young adults?
Question: Hello Mr. Hamilton, I just wanted to personally thank you for loading your Bible studies and documents online so that young couples, such as me and my boyfriend, can access them. My boyfriend and I have really been on a strong track to strengthen both our relationship and our spiritual relationship with Christ. We…
Read MoreMy new job interferes with going to Bible study. What do I do?
Question: I just started a new job at school where I work the second shift Monday through Friday. The local assembly where I worship meets for Bible study on Wednesday evenings. My question is: according to Hebrews 10:25 is it considered forsaking or neglecting if I miss Wednesday Bible study? Answer: The reason for attending…
Read MoreHow do you know what Bible references to use?
Question: What is the best way in how to study my Bible? As you do when writing the articles, how do you know which specific references to use? Answer: The simple answer is whatever way that keeps you interested. As an example, I’ve never read my Bible from cover to cover. I’ve read the whole Bible many…
Read MoreWhat if a church doesn’t have studies during the week?
Question: Hi brother, I hope you are still holding fast to Him. I have just moved to a place where there’s a small congregation of about nine members, who don’t meet during the week, only on Sundays. I have asked them to meet at least twice a week but to no avail. What is your…
Read MoreHow can we do better at studying the Scriptures?
Question: Hi, First of all, I want to thank you for the many articles and sermons on your website. They have been very helpful and it is encouraging to have access to so much information regarding God’s word. I was recently talking to my girlfriend about becoming each other’s accountability partner for reading and studying…
Read MoreI’m having a difficult time concentrating when I read the Bible. Is there anything you can suggest that will help?
Question: I’m having a difficult time concentrating when I read the Bible. Is there anything you can suggest that will help? Answer: I find the same thing happening to me if I try reading without a purpose in mind. What I would suggest is not reading the Bible straight through. Instead, read the books for a reason.…
Read MoreInteresting Verses
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/InterestingVerses.mp3 by PJ Anderson
Read MoreBeing able to read the sermon outlines has helped my studies
Question: I just wanted to say I’ve been looking over the church website from La Vista and it is very helpful to be able to read sermons online. It is also very encouraging and uplifting to be able to read these sermons. Of course, I’ve been doing studies of the Bible outside on my own,…
Read MoreWould you have any Bible studies?
Question: Would you have any Bible studies? I went to your site and I really found myself very safe there — not like other sites, and you are right we are to feed the soul for that is our calling before anything physical, the spiritual comes first. I have a story, as all people do,…
Read MoreYour reference material page was very useful for a Bible study project
Question: I am a youth group leader for some wonderful kids out in Colorado. I just wanted to let you know that we came across your page, Reference Material, and found it very helpful for a Bible study project we are working on. My students just absolutely loved your site! As a thank you, my students…
Read MoreGod Breathed
by Stan Cox In II Timothy 3, the apostle Paul penned a wonderful sentence that establishes both the precious nature of the words contained in our Bibles and their efficacy in ordering our lives as His servants. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Word
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2010Fall4UnderstandingTheWord.mp3 by Skip Sebree Communication Between God and Man
Read MoreThe Learning Triangle
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2010Fall3TheLearningTriangle.mp3 by Skip Sebree Communication Between God and Man
Read MoreBecoming Careful Readers
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Read MoreCommunication Between God and Man
by Skip Sebree, Fall Gospel Meeting, 2010 God Speaking to Us Becoming Better Readers Becoming Careful Readers The Learning Triangle Understanding the Word Our Speaking to God Improving Our Prayers Studying Prayers
Read MoreShould a new Christian read the Bible from cover to cover or start in the New Testament?
Question: I have a problem. I’m a relatively new Christian of six months. One of my big troubles has been finding the motivation to read the Bible. Sermons are fine, and articles, and talking to pastors. I love doing research online, finding relevant passages quickly, comparing, and studying. But I struggle so much to motivate…
Read MoreDaily Bible Reading Schedules
“Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (I Timothy 4:13). Photo by chris liu on Unsplash The best way to become familiar with the contents of the Bible is to read it on a regular basis. Below are various reading schedules to help you organize your reading plan Daily Bible Reading…
Read MoreWhat other sites would you recommend reading?
Question: I am a vivacious reader. I really like this site. If it were not scripturally based I would not say that. When I get to the office in the mornings I usually eat breakfast and study for about an hour. You do a very good job. If I can understand it, then you can reach millions!…
Read MoreGod’s Word in My Heart
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/GodsWordInMyHeart.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalms 119:11-16 I. God’s Word is important to the Christian A. It tells us how to live – II Timothy 3:16-17 B. It has everything we need to know about life and godliness – II Peter 1:3 C. But it is frustrating for a lot of us when there is a passage…
Read MoreHow can I memorize more of the Bible?
Question: When I read the Bible, I find that I can only memorize very limited verses, or just remember the verses should be in which book, but cannot find where exactly it is. About four years have passed, but it seems not much improvement. I really want to know more about the Bible. Do you…
Read MoreIs our college Bible study group operating in a scriptural manner?
Question: I recently was baptized into the church of Christ. I have been attending services at a local church of Christ for over three years, but being raised in a Catholic environment I wanted to learn more before being baptized. Within the past year I joined the Christian Student Center at the college I attend,…
Read MoreWe’re using your Genesis workbook in our youth studies. Do you have other studies?
Question: I love your web site. It is so full of useful things to study. I am a young preacher for the church of Christ here in the Philippines. I am conducting a youth activity once a week, and I am using your study book of Genesis. Thank you so much brother. Hopefully, you could…
Read MoreWhy is I Peter 3:18-22 so important?
Question: I do not understand the interpretation of I Peter 3:18-22. I read the web site but I still do not understand why this Scripture is so important. Please tell me. Answer: Since I don’t know what you don’t understand, I don’t know what more is needed beyond the explanation given in the lesson “How…
Read MoreWhy do people post Deuteronomy 11:18-21 on their walls?
Question: I have a question regarding Deuteronomy 11:18-21. I am sure this is an easy question to answer but for some reason, I cannot get my mind around it. I have seen many people place the passage in their homes. I am not really sure what this verse is fully referring to and how it…
Read MoreCan we be in danger of losing our salvation if we do not study?
Question: Is it possible to study and understand all of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments? I was talking to an older man who told me that it was impossible to understand all of the Bible or even most parts of it. I did not agree with him, and I was thinking that…
Read MoreDo you have a study on Isaiah?
Question: Currently, I am reading and trying to study the book of Isaiah. I am really having a hard time trying to understand it though. I looked on your web site to try to find a break down of it chapter by chapter like you did with the Song of Solomon. I read a chapter every…
Read MoreMaking Bible Reading a Priority
by Abraham Smith In earlier articles, we studied scriptures which show us that we are obligated to read the Bible regularly. This includes the idea of reading the whole Bible. After all, Jesus said, “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God…” (Matt. 4:4). Those who truly…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Reading the Bible from Cover to Cover
by Abraham Smith In an earlier article, “Reading the Bible from Cover to Cover,” we considered several factors that hinder us from reading the Bible in its entirety. Let us now examine the benefits we get from routinely reading all of the Bible. The road to understanding the Bible The Bible is written in such a…
Read MoreReading the Bible from Cover to Cover
by Abraham Smith We should read the Bible from cover to cover. We should want to know what the Lord said. Many of us, while acknowledging that the Bible is the word of God, have not read it in its entirety. We have been hindered from reading the Bible completely for several reasons. It is…
Read MoreIs Jeremiah 16:2 telling me not to marry the woman I love?
Question: I am a believer in Nigeria. I have this question, I want you to seek the face of God and give me the interpretation. I have a lady friend, whom I truly love and she loves me. She is my neighbor. We have known each other for two years now, but we became friends…
Read MoreWhat is the best study Bible?
Question: What Bible is the best to study? Several publishers now teach that baptism is not required, such as the Life Application Bible, and several teach the 1000 year war. How can I know which publishing house and what Bible are the best for me? Answer: First, pick a Bible because you are interested in…
Read MoreHow can you study for classes and study the Bible at the same time?
Question: I hope that you can give this question of mine an answer for my soul greatly needs it. I really need someone who I assume, “has been there”, to give me an advice in overcoming this obstacle in my life. I’m 20 years old and studying. Sir, I truly am interested in knowing the…
Read MorePsalms 119
Psalm119-1Psalm119-2Psalm119-3Psalm119-4Psalm119-5Psalm119-6 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Proverb 4:10-17 I. How do you learn? What do you need to learn? A. The evil decay, but a child of God must learn – II Timothy 3:13-17 B. It is important for all aspects of life – II Peter 1:3 C. Your parents have invested a lot in you, so has…
Read MoreWhat do you think about adding a verse finder to your web site?
Question: Thanks again, man, for being a million candle power flashlight to us sinners. I wish I knew the Bible in and out like you do and am interested in knowing how you came to know the Bible so well. What would you suggest as a good way to learn Scripture, memorize it, and comprehend it?…
Read MoreShould material by a denominational woman preacher be used in a Bible study?
Question: This morning I learned that a lady in the church suggested they purchase a book written by a “lady” who is a “preacher” and study from it because she makes so many good points! She also stated that “Although there is some error taught in the book we are spiritually mature enough to work around them…
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