Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Read the Whole Bible as God’s Good News
Do you ever wonder why God included a specific book or passage in the Bible? Try viewing the message of the Bible as a complete story.
15+ Motivations to Study the Bible When You Don’t Feel Like It
Do you read the Bible only because you “should”? Or do you avoid it altogether? This may renew your motivation to study the Bible.
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Use Cross-References in the Bible
What are cross-references? Why bother reading them? How should we read or use cross-references in personal Bible study? Get answers here!
How to Understand the Bible: 7 Practical Tips to Help You Study the Bible
Why is the Bible hard to understand? God gave us his Word intending that we would understand it. If you can read, you can understand the Bible with these tips.
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Study the Bible in Context
The 2nd in a series of Bible study tips for beginners, learn how to study the Bible in context. Jana Carlson shows that if you can read you can study the Bible.
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: The Importance of Context
The 1st in a series of Bible study tips for beginners, learn why context is important and can even be life-changing. Jana Carlson uses 1 John 4:4 as an example.
How to Avoid Spiritual Eye Strain With Multi-Focal Lenses
Reading the Bible with a singular focus causes spiritual eye strain. Here’s how to see the Bible through multi-focal lenses and experience greater benefits.
How the Gospel Infuses Our Dutiful Devotions With Delight
I used to dutifully have daily devotions so I could check the box on my Bible reading plan. But my time in God’s Word lacked delight. The Gospel changed that.
I Became a Bible-Reading-Routine Pharisee & How to Avoid My Mistake
I wore my devotional diligence as a badge of honor, but it was actually a Pharisaical robe. When I learned what true righteousness looks like, things changed.
The True Story of How God Convinced Me to Study the Bible
An unexpected opportunity revealed that my devotion to Christ lacked a crucial component. This served as the catalyst for a lifelong Bible study journey.