Hope Bolinger
How do single Christians mix with Christians who have engaged in a monogamous marital relationship? One could argue that personal Bible study practices vary a great deal from one Christian to anothe...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The purpose of any study Bible is to take you deeper into the Scriptures so you can broaden your knowledge and understanding of Scripture. The ESV Study Bible checks this box and fulfills that objecti...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
One of the best ways to study the Bible is to do it together as a group. The beauty of group study is accountability and motivation. The dynamics of the group can keep you on task and help you stay di...
Mike Nappa
I think it’s weird, sometimes, that people pay me to study the Bible. Every Christian can open God’s Word and discover truth for life, but I’m part of a group for whom Christianity is not only a relig...
iBelieve Contributors
In his recent tribute to the late Reverend Billy Graham, pastor and Desiring God founder John Piper notes Graham’s incredible habit of Bible study (taken from John Pollock’s bio...
Andrea Herzer
Whether you are new to Bible study or have been a diligent scholar of God’s word for many years, it is always good to examine the methods you use during your personal studies. How we handle the precio...
Bethany Pyle
Many of us are breathing a sigh of relief right now. “2020 is almost over!” And while it’s true that this has been an incredibly difficult year, it’s helpful to look back at the ways we have all grown...
The Bible Book of Acts comes at a special time in the Gospel story of Jesus Christ. Acts is one of the larger books of the Bible that contains many special insights and faith inspirations. But, have y...
Trevin Wax
It is possible to know the Scriptures, read the Scriptures, revere the Scriptures and miss the point entirely....
John D. Barry
Imagine having access to God anytime you wanted. Well, you do... through the Bible. Now, let’s go through 4 steps to take Bible study from dull to incredible....
Kelly O'Dell Stanley
I struggled with this piece, because really, I could write it in one sentence: The only bad way to study your Bible is to NOT DO IT. See? Easy and simple. Done. But nothing in life is ever that simp...
Chris Russell
Psalm 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (NKJV) 2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,...
If you want to find an article to shame you into daily devotions, or adding one more thing to your spiritual to-do list, you can find plenty of them. This isn’t one of them. Whenever the Bible talks...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Over the years I have had numerous conversations with Christians who said they don’t read the Bible because they just can’t understand it. While I understand some of the passages of Scripture may be a...
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Here we have gathered 100 Bible trivia questions from the collection of thousands on Christianity.com! We encourage you to test your knowledge of scripture by writing your responses to each quest...
Bethany Pyle
2019 is drawing to a close, and with it comes the end of the decade. It was a sometimes thrilling, sometimes troubling year. But through all the highs and lows, the editors at Bible Study Tools worked...
Traci Boland
Like everything in life, reading the Bible becomes a habit. We sit and read the same words time and again, and if we just do this out of routine practice, then the words lose power and meaning. How ca...
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Discover 10 of Our Favorite ESV Bibles - Top Sellers Best for Studying God's Word While there is one English Standard Version of the Bible, there are many forms in which you can read it. Here we have ...
Kirstyn Mayden
As I mature and navigate various life seasons, I recognize that it is important to get creative in how I spend time with God, study His Word, and grow in Him. God is diverse and dynamic, and He invite...