Free Bible Study Guides

3 Bible Tips: Immediately!

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:32:41 -0400

The short Gospel of Mark uses the word immediately 36 times. That's one third of all the uses of immediately in the New King James Version of the Bible. What can we learn from Mark's message of urgency? Let's look at three examples.

3 Bible Tips: Focus on Learning

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:16:29 -0400

It's back-to-school time for the kids, but learning should continue throughout life.

3 Bible Tips: Not Ashamed

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:08:22 -0400

We know that Peter denied Jesus Christ three times and was ashamed (Matthew 26:69-75). How can we make sure we are not ashamed now and, especially, at Christ's coming?

3 Bible Tips: How to Pray "Your Kingdom Come"

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:23:54 -0400

In what is commonly called the Lord's Prayer, Jesus told us to pray "thy kingdom come" (Matthew 6:10, King James Version). How should we pray for the Kingdom of God?

Bible Answers for... A Healthful, Smoke-Free Life

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:08:28 -0400

Smoking and smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco) involve two major issues: the great harm to health and the problem of addiction. This lesson looks at both issues, plus a much greater issue—your relationships with God and with other people.

3 Bible Tips: How to Make Your Marriage Last

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:08:04 -0400

God gave us marriage as a blessing, and the Proverbs tell us that "he who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord" (Proverbs 18:22). How can we keep being a blessing to our mate and have a strong, loving and lasting marriage?

Bible Answers for... Coping With Stress

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:07:16 -0400

How would you describe the world we live in today? Challenging, fast-paced, dangerous, unstable, immoral? The apostle Paul describes the last days as "perilous times" (2 Timothy 3:1). What are the results? Stress! We can find ourselves feeling anxious and apprehensive about how the challenges of the world will affect us personally. Thinking about these things, we can simply get stressed out.

3 Bible Tips: "Here Am I! Send Me"

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:48:12 -0400

Many of God's servants were reluctant and even argued with God about their assignments. But some answered positively with faith.

3 Bible Tips: Sweet

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:24:51 -0400

1. God's words are sweet.
2. The burnt offerings of the Old Testament were sweet because they represented Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
3. But sin and folly putrefy what would naturally smell sweet.

3 Bible Tips: When the Enemy Repents

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:32:20 -0400

What should we do when an enemy does an about-face?

3 Bible Tips: How to Fellowship

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:23:55 -0400

1. Approach fellowship as a chance to serve others.
2. Encourage and build up each other, striving to give each other what the other person needs.
3. Ask questions to get to know what the other person wants you to pray about.

3 Bible Tips: Where and When Should We Fellowship?

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:16:34 -0400

1. We should fellowship at Church gatherings on God's Sabbaths.
2. We should fellowship at God's feasts.
3. We should fellowship as often as possible and fellowship over meals together.

3 Bible Tips: Who Do We Fellowship With? (The Fellowship of the King)

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:38:29 -0400

1. God the Father and Jesus Christ allow us to fellowship with Them.
2. By following and fellowshipping with God, we can have true fellowship with all of our Christian brothers and sisters.
3. We fellowship with others who fear the Lord.

3 Bible Tips: Why Fellowship?

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:56:40 -0400

God calls people from all walks of life and backgrounds into His Church. Why does He want people who wouldn't normally gravitate together to fellowship together?

1. Fellowship can help us to become unified as God wants us to be.
2. Fellowship can help us overcome our weaknesses and develop Christian character.
3. Fellowship provides us with a network of support.

3 Bible Tips: What Is Fellowship?

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:45:34 -0400

God calls people into His Church to be brothers and sisters in a close and growing relationship. The Greek word koinonia, most frequently translated fellowship, describes this relationship of communication, sharing and caring.

1. Fellowship is an important way of obeying Christ's new commandment to love one another.
2. Fellowship is a way of bearing each other's burdens.
3. Fellowship helps the Church grow and work together to become more like Christ.

Bible Answers for... Dealing With Depression

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:44:40 -0400

The Bible shows that humanity has suffered from discouragement and depression since the beginning. Depression can affect all people, small and great. Many Bible heroes, such as David, Moses, Job and Elijah, dealt with it. What can we learn from their examples and biblical principles?

3 Bible Tips: Supplication

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 14:51:44 -0400

The Greek word translated supplication is transliterated deesis by Strong's Concordance and means a petition or a special request of God.

3 Bible Tips: The End of Destruction

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:21:10 -0400

1. God takes action when human sin reaches too high of a level of corruption and destruction.
2. God will destroy those who destroy the earth.
3. When God's Kingdom and His knowledge spreads around the world, there will be no more destruction.

3 Bible Tips: King of Kings

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:55:15 -0400

1. A human emperor could be called a king of kings.
2. God is the ultimate King of kings.
3. When Jesus Christ returns as King of kings, we can serve with Him if we are called, chosen and faithful.

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Laodicea

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:06:49 -0400

The apostle John recorded Jesus Christ's messages to seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3. After each message, everyone is told, "He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (Revelation 3:22). What can we learn from the last message?

Bible Answers for... Dealing With Worry

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:18:36 -0400

The Bible records that God's servants often faced anxiety-producing situations. How did they handle those worries and pull out of those anxieties? How can you use the same strategies to successfully deal with the potential triggers for worry in your life?

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Philadelphia -- Remain Faithful

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:17:42 -0400

Last time we looked at Jesus Christ's message to Sardis. The sixth church in Asia Minor He addressed was Philadelphia. What lessons does this message have for those who have ears to hear today?

Bible Answers for... Gambling -- Why It's Wrong and How to Stop

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:52:37 -0400

This lesson addresses two issues--gambling and addiction to gambling. It also relates those issues to your relationships with God and the people you love.

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Sardis -- Remain Spiritually Alert

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:49:57 -0400

Last time we looked at Christ's messages to Pergamos and Thyatira. The next church He addressed is Sardis. What lessons does this message have for those who have ears to hear today?

Bible Prophecy & You: A Glimpse Into Your Eternal Future

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:40:29 -0400

What will take place after the Great White Throne Judgment? As Peter said, we "look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells" (2 Peter 3:13). What will they be like? The Bible does indeed give us glimpses into our glorious eternal future!

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Pergamos and Thyatira--Don't Compromise

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:39:40 -0400

Last time we looked at Jesus Christ's message to Smyrna. The third and fourth messages to the churches of Asia Minor were addressed to Pergamos and Thyatira. What lessons do these messages have for those who have ears to hear today?

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Smyrna--Endure Persecution

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:47:16 -0400

Last time we looked at the message to Ephesus. The second message to the churches of Asia Minor was addressed to Smyrna. Smyrna was a center of the cult of Roman emperor worship. What lessons does this message have for those who will hear today?

Bible Prophecy & You: The Second Resurrection: Humanity's Opportunity for Salvation!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:56:41 -0400

Everyone who has ever lived since the creation of Adam and Eve will eventually understand the Bible and have the opportunity to repent, change and accept God's gift of eternal life! It's exciting to learn God's awesome plan of salvation for all humanity.

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Ephesus--Recapture Your First Love

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:34:18 -0400

The apostle John recorded Jesus Christ's messages to seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3. After each message, everyone is told, "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (Revelation 2:7). What can we learn from the first message?

1. Like our spiritual brethren in Ephesus, God's people today must reject false teachers and their mistaken ideas masquerading as Christianity.

2. We should follow their example of endurance and hard work.

"3. We must return to our initial zealous love of our brethren, of God and of doing His work.

3 Bible Tips for Better Sex

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:46:42 -0400

To go along with the tips on being better husbands and wives, here are biblical tips on the joy of wedded bliss. (Yes, this did pass the doctrinal review! The ministers on the team didn't give it a rating, but I'll rate it PG, if for no other reason that parental guidance is always a good thing!)

1. Saving sex for marriage saves you from guilt, comparisons, diseases—defilement that robs a person of the full joy of wedded bliss.
2. Remember that your body belongs to your mate and give yourself totally to him or her regularly.
3. Rejoice and be enraptured with each other's love.

3 Bible Tips: The New Jerusalem

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:26:49 -0400

The Bible concludes with a beautiful description of a spiritual New Jerusalem coming down to a new earth. What does the Bible say about this New Jerusalem?

1. God's people have always been inspired by the hope of the "city" God has prepared.
2. John records the incredible event when God's dwelling place comes to earth.

3. The description of the beauty, purity and scope of the New Jerusalem is breathtaking!

Bible Answers for... Understanding and Overcoming Substance Abuse

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 16:13:15 -0400

For anyone struggling with substance abuse or addiction, there is reason for great hope! God created us and gave us His Word, the Bible, with the essential keys for overcoming and spiritual growth. With that foundation and the strength that comes from God, plus professional advice and counseling, you can win the victory over substance abuse!

3 Bible Tips: Jerusalem's Future Role

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 16:12:33 -0400

1. Jerusalem will be the seat of government when Jesus Christ returns to set up the Kingdom of God.
2. All nations will (eventually) come to worship in Jerusalem.
3. Peace and God's way of life will spread throughout the world from Jerusalem.

3 Bible Tips: Warnings for Jerusalem

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 18:27:58 -0400

1. Jerusalem is prophesied to be a center of intense end-time conflict.
2. Jesus Christ warned that armies will surround Jerusalem.
3. An invading power will conquer Jerusalem.

Bible Answers for... Self-Injury--Understanding and Overcoming It

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:25:31 -0400

This lesson briefly addresses three issues—understanding self-injury, how God can help you, and how to get help and support from others. It will also point the way to good relationships with God and the people you love.

3 Bible Tips: God's Love for Jerusalem

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:24:21 -0400

1. One of God's names is God of Jerusalem.
2. Jesus Christ yearns to care for the people of Jerusalem.
3. David encourages us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Bible Answers for... How to Help and Encourage Someone With a Health Problem

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:59:18 -0400

Health problems hinder us, cause us stress and often generate intense emotions such as discouragement, fear, loneliness, anger or depression. Being encouraging and helpful to someone who is sick or injured is an extremely valuable service. May we all continue to grow in understanding about how to be effective helpers and encouragers.

3 Bible Tips: The Day of the Lord

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:58:21 -0400

1. Though we greatly desire Jesus Christ’s return, the Day of the Lord that precedes His return will be dreadful.
2. The Day of the Lord usually refers to the time when God powerfully intervenes in the world to punish evil.
3. In Revelation, the Day of the Lord is covered in the seventh seal, which includes the seven trumpet plagues.

Bible Answers for... Eating Disorders

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:55:22 -0400

An eating disorder is a symptom of a storm that is ripping through a person's heart. To conquer the eating disorder, there must first be healing of the storms within. Part of the healing must be spiritual. The spiritual hole in your heart must be filled with God's love and truth.

3 Bible Tips: Heavenly Signs

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:54:39 -0400

1. After the Great Tribulation will come terrifying supernatural heavenly signs.
2. The heavenly signs are associated with the sixth seal of Revelation, announcing the coming of God's wrath and punishment on a world that has scorned Him and trampled on everything that is holy, pure and right.
3. The heavenly signs mark the beginning of the Day of the Lord.

Bible Answers for... Dealing With Health Problems

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:26:14 -0400

Bible Answers for... Dealing With the Death of a Loved One

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:26:04 -0400

In this lesson we'll study what the Bible reveals about death, about God's promise of life after death, how to comfort one another and how to obtain God's gift of comfort and peace.

3 Bible Tips: The Great Tribulation

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:24:57 -0400

1. Jeremiah prophesied an unprecedented time of trouble that the descendants of Jacob (renamed Israel) would bring on themselves.
2. Daniel was also told to warn of this end-time time of trouble.
3. Jesus Christ gives us the term "great tribulation" and explains it will threaten the whole world before He saves humanity from self-destruction.

3 Bible Tips: Godly Grandparenting

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:01:45 -0400

1. Setting the example of fearing and obeying God brings His blessings to our grandchildren.
2. When we get the chance, we should teach our grandchildren, sharing stories of God's greatness.
3. Grandparents can set the foundation of strong families and societies by preparing for the future, providing stability and setting the example of hard work for the benefit of others.

Bible Prophecy & You: The Millennium and Peace on Earth!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:01:25 -0400

The Bible is full of promises that someday there will be peace on earth. And it is full of specific prophecies about the healthy and happy state of the world during the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ!

3 Bible Tips: Godly Character

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:01:25 -0400

1. Hate evil and love good.
2. Don't let bad company corrupt your character.
3. Persevering builds character.

3 Bible Tips: Choose

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:28:44 -0400

Our lives are made up of choices. What are some of the key choices God wants you to make?

3 Bible Tips: Where Does Life Come From?

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:17:34 -0400

1. God gives life to all things.
2. God created us humans in His own image, but with temporary physical life.
3. God is the only source of eternal life, and He offers it to us!

3 Bible Tips: Honoring Fathers on Father's Day and Always

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:44:21 -0400

Obeying and showing respect have benefits!

3 Bible Tips: Being a Better Father

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:44:04 -0400

With Father's Day coming up, here are some tips for us dads.

3 Bible Tips: Assembly Required

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:25:38 -0400

1. God appointed the Sabbath and His festivals as sacred assemblies.
2. It's important for Christians to assemble together to encourage each other.
3. From the beginning, the New Testament Church set an example of assembling for instruction and fellowship.

3 Bible Tips: Serving God in Silence

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 10:23:16 -0400

Meditation on God's way can give us peace and stillness.

3 Bible Tips: People Praising Passionately

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:38:03 -0400

The Bible gives examples of people praising God passionately.

3 Bible Tips for Summer Vacation

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:37:52 -0400

Have lasting fun! (Fun you can tell God about...)

Bible Prophecy and You: Armageddon and the Day of the Lord

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:22:18 -0400

The Bible has many prophecies of the end time. Right now, it may seem that their fulfillments are proceeding at a slow pace, but the time will come when they will be happening in rapid-fire succession!

3 Bible Tips: Taste and See

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:21:25 -0400

1. God encourages us to taste and see His goodness.
2. God’s words are sweet.
3. We are to desire God’s Word like a newborn baby desires milk.

3 Bible Tips: Alpha and Omega

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:01:03 -0400

Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and omega is the last. So saying alpha and omega is like saying A to Z, from the beginning to the end.

3 Bible Tips: How Should We Respond to God's Calling?

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:20:33 -0400

We must count the cost and be willing to give up everything.

3 Bible Tips: God's Gifts for Graduates

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:19:54 -0400

Congratulations, graduates! You have achieved a major goal in your preparation for life! As you head for new horizons, take along these graduation gifts from God.

3 Bible Tips: Who Is God Calling?

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:23:29 -0400

Being called first is not a sign of having done anything great.

Bible Prophecy & You: The Beast, the False Prophet and the Antichrist

Wed, 26 May 2010 10:17:14 -0400

What or who is the end-time Beast? What or who is the Antichrist? What will the international geopolitics be like in the end time? With this lesson, we'll get an overview of these issues.

3 Bible Tips: God's Calling

Wed, 26 May 2010 10:15:58 -0400

God's calling is His personal invitation to you to have a close relationship with Him.

3 Bible Tips: What's the Cause and Cure of Spiritual Blindness?

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:19:06 -0400

Satan blinds human minds from understanding God's good news.

3 Bible Tips: A Way That Seems Right

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:18:39 -0400

We can look to and trust God's words in the Bible and not have to rely on our own understanding.

3 Bible Tips: Blasphemy

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:09:48 -0400

Blasphemy is "an act of effrontery in which the honour of God is insulted by man" (New Bible Dictionary).

Coping With Loneliness

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:47:39 -0400

When we're lonely, we want it to go away, but too often we find it keeps coming back. What help does the Bible give for dealing with loneliness and the depression that too often goes with it?

3 Bible Tips: Some Reasons Jesus Christ Is Coming Again

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:22:39 -0400

1. Jesus Christ is coming to purify this sinful world.
2. Jesus Christ is coming to save humanity from destroying itself.
3. Jesus Christ is coming to rule the world.

3 Bible Tips: Wrong Ways to Approach Christ's Second Coming

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:32:44 -0400

1. Don't be skeptical or scoff about Christ's return.
2. Don't assume Jesus' second coming is in the far-off future.
3. Don't be ashamed at Jesus Christ's return by being unprepared.

Bible Prophecy and You: The Great Tribulation

Wed, 12 May 2010 17:32:17 -0400

What is the Great Tribulation? What nations and people are prophesied to suffer through that time? What is God's purpose for it? We shall see this and much more!

3 Bible Tips: The Prince of Peace

Wed, 12 May 2010 17:31:21 -0400

One of Jesus Christ's titles is Prince of Peace.

3 Bible Tips: The Feast of Pentecost

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:26:17 -0400

Known by several names in the Old Testament (Feast of Harvest in Exodus 23:16; day of the firstfruits in Numbers 28:26; Feast of Weeks or shavuot in Hebrew in Exodus 34:22), Pentecost was an important feast of the New Testament Church. In 2010 Pentecost is on May 23.

3 Bible Tips: The Millennium

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:26:01 -0400

The phrase "thousand years" is used nine times in the New King James Version of the Bible. Six of those are in Revelation 20. The thousand years described in that chapter has come to be known by the Latin word for thousand years, Millennium.

Bible Prophecy and You: Focus on the Middle East

Fri, 7 May 2010 10:17:02 -0400

Biblical history, current world news and end-time prophecy are largely focused on the Middle East. The conflicts and potential conflicts there strongly affect the rest of the world and will do so increasingly. It's critically important that we understand the Middle East from a biblical perspective.

3 Bible Tips: Be Fruitful-for God and for Others

Fri, 7 May 2010 10:16:18 -0400

God compares us with fruit trees. We must bear spiritual fruit to serve God and to share with others. If we deeply love God and love people, we will strive to bear much good fruit for their sakes.

3 Bible Tips: To Produce Fruit, Eradicate the Weeds

Wed, 5 May 2010 14:14:40 -0400

We must recognize and fight the enemies of fruit production--the weeds of sins and the weeds of too many time--consuming activities.

Bible Prophecy & You: Where Are the United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy?

Wed, 5 May 2010 14:09:11 -0400

The answer to this question is a major key to understanding Bible prophecies. It enables us to understand how many prophecies have already been fulfilled perfectly, and enables us to understand what to expect in the end time.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Self-Control and Self-Discipline

Mon, 3 May 2010 11:58:03 -0400

This fruit is last but not least in Paul's list of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Perhaps self-control is listed last as the capstone--since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! One important measure of maturity is emotional control. Godly self-control is not human willpower, but power from God that enables us to govern our lives.

3 Bible Tips: Humility

Mon, 3 May 2010 11:57:42 -0400

God resists the proud but blesses the humble.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Meekness and Gentleness

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:52:25 -0400

The Greek word for this fruit is translated "meekness" in the King James Version and "gentleness" in the New King James Version, so we can consider them as synonyms. Meekness should not be confused with weakness. It is carefully controlled strength. The word Paul chose was commonly used to refer to well-trained animals, like elephants and horses.

Bible Prophecy and You: Christ's Promised Second Coming—Climactic Solution to Mankind's Problems!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:50:20 -0400

No other study is as exciting as the subject of the return of Christ! The truth of all that will happen at that time is more spectacular than any fictional tale.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Faith and Faithfulness

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:48:30 -0400

"Faith" and "faithfulness" are intertwined and are both good translations of the Greek word, pistis. Good relationships are built on faith and trust in one another. A good marriage is a faithful husband and a faithful wife. A true friend is a faithful friend. A trusted and dependable employee is a faithful employee. Above all, we must have faith in God, which will lead us to be His faithful servants.

Bible Prophecy and You: Jesus Christ--The Greatest Prophet

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:42:27 -0400

A great many of Jesus' teachings were prophetic! And His startling prophecies clarify many other Bible prophecies, especially those of the end time.

3 Bible Tips: The Problem With Pride

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:40:29 -0400

1. God hates pride.
2. Pride causes contention.
3. Pride leads to destruction.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Goodness--Do Good, Be Good

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:39:48 -0400

Humans are not naturally good, which is why we need the antidote of God's Holy Spirit.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Kindness-Caring for One Another

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:17:45 -0400

Humans can be cold and cruel, plus violence and other terrible influences in modern entertainment cause people to become desensitized and calloused toward the needs and feelings of others. We need God's Spirit to be truly kind.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Longsuffering-Patience and Power

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:13:11 -0400

We humans tend to get irritable, lose patience and overreact, so we need the fruit of longsuffering!

3 Bible Tips: The Power of Encouragement

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:42:51 -0400

God's promises should encourage us to hang on.

3 Bible Tips: The Fruit of Peace in Hearts and Relationships

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:42:30 -0400

God gives peace to those who love and obey His commandments.

3 Bible Tips: Dealing With the Daily Grind

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:33:15 -0400

1. God encourages us, when we grow weary, to remember the wonderful end results He has planned for us.

Bible Prophecy and You: Christ's First Coming--Prophesied in Detail!

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:32:41 -0400

When Jesus Christ fulfilled all the Bible prophecies regarding His life, death and resurrection, that proved absolutely that He was the promised Messiah, Son of God and "Savior of the world" (1 John 4:14).

3 Bible Tips: Joy--Our Joyful God Enables Us to Be Joyful!

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:32:26 -0400

Jesus Christ was full of great joy and wants us to have that same joy. Happiness is a temporary emotion, whereas joy should "remain in you."

3 Bible Tips: Love -- The Most Important Fruit of God's Spirit

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:54:56 -0400

God's very nature--the nature we must acquire--is defined by love more than anything else.

3 Bible Tips: Our Daily "Exercise"

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:54:37 -0400

Pray always, and ask God to supply our needs each day.

3 Bible Tips: What Is God's Holy Spirit?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:41:14 -0400

Jesus Christ is cultivating supernatural "fruit" in the lives of His disciples. To understand that miraculous effect, we must first understand the ultimate source--the Spirit of God.

Bible Prophecy and You: Some Amazing Examples of Prophecies Already Fulfilled!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:40:46 -0400

All fulfilled prophecies are amazing. Only God can truly predict the future because only He has the power to make His predictions come to pass (Isaiah 46:9-11).

3 Bible Tips: Is Your Name in God's Book

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:40:03 -0400

Those who fear God and think and talk about Him will be recorded.

Bible Prophecy and You: How You Can Correctly Understand God's Prophecies and Promises!

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:59:34 -0400

God created us with a desire to look ahead and to wonder about our future. So it's exciting to study and learn Bible prophecy! We will recommend many valuable resources to guide you to a good understanding. This lesson will be a good start.

3 Bible Tips: Jesus Commanded That We "Bear Much Fruit"

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:59:01 -0400

The Bible in many places compares God's people with fruit trees. God's people should be producing spiritual "fruit"—the good works of obedience to God and service to others.

3 Bible Tips: What Does God Remember About Us?

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:58:16 -0400

God knows our troubles and our tears.

3 Bible Tips: Being Watchful

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:03:46 -0400

Jesus Christ commanded us to watch (our spiritual condition as well as world events) and pray.

Bible Prophecy and You: The Valuable Benefits and Purposes of Bible Prophecy!

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:03:18 -0400

Why is Bible prophecy important? Why did God reveal so much about the future through His prophets? What are God's reasons for wanting us to understand the prophec

3 Bible Tips: How Should We Face the Future?

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:02:52 -0400

How does God want us to deal with the year ahead and that scary time we call the future?

3 Bible Tips: Why God Hates Sin

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:51:25 -0400

God is love and His law reflects that love, but sin is the total opposite, reflecting the selfishness and evil of the devil.

3 Bible Tips: How Is Sin Like Leaven?

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:51:02 -0400

Leaven is a substance, like yeast, that when put into bread dough, spreads throughout the dough and makes it rise. This enables bread to be puffy and soft. In some scriptures, sin is compared with leaven. Why?

3 Bible Tips: The Significance of the Rea Sea Crossing

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:50:42 -0400

God's deliverance of Israel was a type of Christian baptism, as God saves us from Satan and death and frees us from slavery to sin.

3 Bible Tips: The Sign of the Prophet Jonah

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:42:40 -0400

When the scribes and Pharisees demanded a sign from Jesus, He said the only one He would give is the sign of the prophet Jonah.

3 Bible Tips: Avoiding Gossip

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:41:30 -0400

1. Real friends keep secrets.

2. Gossip destroys friendships.

3. Don't add fuel to the fire.

Bible Prophecy and You: The Deluge of False Predictions—How to Separate Truth From Counterfeits

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:39:52 -0400

There is a real Satan the devil who is determined to keep people from understanding God's truth about the future. His main method is to produce a mind-boggling smoke screen of false teachings and predictions—in hopes that people will never find the truth in all the Babylon of confusion.

3 Bible Tips: Miracles of Bread

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:14:10 -0400

God fed ancient Israel for 40 years with manna, a miraculous bread from heaven.

3 Bible Tips: Listening

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:13:49 -0400

By listening to those with wisdom, we can become wiser.

Bible Prophecy and You: Are We Living in the "Time of the End"?

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:01:27 -0400

What is meant by the biblical "time of the end"? How should we plan and prepare? What kind of hope is God offering us?

3 Bible Tips: Dealing With Difficult People

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:14:10 -0400

1. Don't let them rub off on you.
2. Ask God for help.
3. Overcome evil with good.

3 Bible Tips: What Does Hosanna Mean?

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:13:36 -0400

The Hebrew phrase was used by people asking a king to help—save—them.

3 Bible Tips: Avoiding the Mark of the Beast

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:26:15 -0400

Don't fall for false signs and miracles. To know what is going on, watch world events in light of Bible prophecy instead.

3 Bible Tips: Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:25:48 -0400

"Leaven was a common Jewish metaphor for an invisible, pervasive influence" (Nelson Study Bible), based on the meaning of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Why did Jesus Christ warn about the "leaven of the Pharisees"?

3 Bible Tips: God's Grace and Favor in the Old Testament

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:09:53 -0400

God's grace leads us to respond to God's Spirit and repent, realizing our part in Christ's death.

3 Bible Tips: Delighting in God's Sabbath

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:09:36 -0400

Jesus said the Sabbath was made for our benefit. Thank God for the blessing!

3 Bible Tips: Pleasing God

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:44 -0400

Obeying God's commandments and doing other things that please God have great benefits!

3 Bible Tips: How Do We Seek God's Grace?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:22 -0400

What does the Bible say about whom God gives His free gift of grace to?

3 Bible Tips: Pursuing Peace

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:52:06 -0400

God is looking for peacemakers as His children.

3 Bible Tips: What Is Grace?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:51:39 -0400

Grace, from the Greek word charis, in the Bible generally refers to undeserved favor that we receive from God.

3 Bible Tips: How to Live the Way of Give

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:53:08 -0400

Give as you would want others to give (put yourself in their shoes).

3 Bible Tips: Why Was I Born?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:52:39 -0400

The Bible is the best place to look to understand why God created us—the purpose and meaning of life.

3 Bible Tips: The Lamb of God

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:37 -0400

The symbol of a lamb representing Jesus Christ, who willingly gave His life to save us, occurs many times in the Bible. We covered one in the study on the Passover. Here are three more.

3 Bible Tips: Why Choose the Way of Give?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:09 -0400

Jesus Christ said it is more blessed to give.

3 Bible Tips: The Feast of Unleavened Bread

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:12:52 -0400

Ancient Israel was told to remove leaven (basically things that make bread rise) and eat unleavened bread for a week. Paul taught what the Feast of Unleavened Bread meant for the New Testament Church.

3 Bible Tips: Avoiding Materialism

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:12:29 -0400

eware of the desire for things—that's not what life is all about.

Armor of God: The Cloak of Zeal

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:11:57 -0400

Another piece of armor, not described by Paul but mentioned in Isaiah, is the cloak of zeal. While not listed with the rest of the armor of God, this cloak factors heavily in the lives of Christians everywhere.

3 Bible Tips: The New Testament Passover

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:45:39 -0400

The first festival of God's sacred year is the Passover (to be observed the evening of March 28, 2010), which was continued by Jesus Christ and the New Testament Church.

3 Bible Tips: Avoiding the Way of Get

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:44:41 -0400

The desires to get sinful sensual pleasures and to get the luxuries and respect we feel we richly deserve are opposite of God's give way of thinking.

Armor of God: The Power of Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:44:13 -0400

Prayer is an important part of our day-to-day lives. But how often do we think of it in association with the armor of God? Turns out, it's one of the most vital parts!

3 Bible Tips: The Power and Blessings of Music

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:52:44 -0400

Christ and the disciples sang a hymn on His last Passover—just before He was arrested and killed.

3 Bible Tips: Being a Better Wife

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:52:06 -0400

Seek to respect your husband and therefore honor God.

Armor of God: The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:51:35 -0400

The sixth piece of armor Paul mentions in Ephesians 6 is "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." How does a Roman soldier's sword help us understand how to use the Bible to win our spiritual battles?

3 Bible Tips: Being a Better Husband

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:59:54 -0400

Love your wife with the kind of unselfish, self-sacrificing love Christ shows us.

Armor of God: Helmet of Salvation

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:59:33 -0400

In Ephesians 6, Paul talks about the "helmet of salvation" as part of the armor of God. What exactly does the Bible mean by salvation, and why is it portrayed as a helmet?

3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Esther

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:58:51 -0400

The book of Esther tells the amazing story of God's deliverance of His people from wicked Haman. What are some of the lessons we can learn from Esther?

3 Bible Tips: Purim

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:39:54 -0400

Purim, which begins at sunset Feb. 27 in 2010, is a Jewish national festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jews as recorded in the biblical book of Esther.

Armor of God: The Shield of Faith

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:38:57 -0400

The fourth piece of armor Paul mentions in Ephesians 6 is "the shield of faith." How did Roman soldiers use their shields? What purpose does a spiritual shield serve for us?

3 Bible Tips: The Return of Christ as King

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:38:23 -0400

Jesus Christ came as our Savior the first time. His second coming will be as Lord of Lords and King of Kings!

3 Bible Tips: Taxes

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:24:01 -0400

Nothing may be as sure or as vexing as taxes, but why? And what does God say about them?

3 Bible Tips: Following Jesus Christ

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:23:40 -0400

Following Jesus requires giving Him our lives.

3 Bible Tips: Dealing With Fear

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:35:58 -0400

Go to God with your fears.

3 Bible Tips: Strong Pillars

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:35:16 -0400

The Church is a pillar and support of God's truth.

Armor of God: The Shoes of the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:34:38 -0400

The third piece of armor Paul mentions in Ephesians 6 is the shoes of "the preparation of the gospel of peace." What purpose did shoes serve for a Roman soldier? What purpose do these spiritual shoes serve for us?

3 Bible Tips: Growing Good Fruit

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:46:39 -0400

We must plant spiritual seeds and not get weary caring for them.

3 Bible Tips: Profanity

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:46:14 -0400

What does God say we should not say?

Armor of God: The Breastplate of Righteousness

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:59:13 -0400

The second piece of armor Paul mentions in Ephesians 6:14 is "the breastplate of righteousness." Why is the breastplate important—for both ancient soldiers and us?

3 Bible Tips: Getting the Most Out of a Sermon

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:31:06 -0400

What can we do to insure we get the benefits God intends out of the biblical sermons we hear?

3 Bible Tips: Dealing With Worry

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:30:39 -0400

Seek God's wisdom to be able to make wise decisions you don't have to worry about.

Armor of God: The Belt of Truth

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:30:01 -0400

The first piece of armor Paul mentions in Ephesians 6:14 is "the belt of truth" (New International Version). What purpose did the belt serve for a Roman soldier? What purpose does the belt of truth serve for us?

3 Bible Tips: Godly Priorities/Time Management

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:56:11 -0400

Recognize the urgency of the times to avoid selfish and sinful use of time.

3 Bible Tips: God's Mysteries, Part 3

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:55:41 -0400

In parts 1 and 2 we looked at six amazing passages. Now let's look at three more mysteries God reveals to Christians.

Taking Up the Whole Armor of God

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:55:00 -0400

Paul tells us to take up the whole armor of God. But what is this armor, and how do we put it on? Is it still relevant for Christians today?

The Great Teachings of the Bible and What They Mean for You

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:39:54 -0400

These lessons will deal with a variety of vital truths God has revealed in the Bible to benefit you. Understanding prophecy, the Ten Commandments, the benefits of having God's Spirit, the tools for spiritual growth, the spiritual armor of God and other fundamental teachings of the Bible will be covered.

3 Bible Tips: God's Mysteries, Part 2

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:29:12 -0400

In part 1 we covered three basic scriptures about God's mysteries and secrets. Let's delve deeper into this subject.

3 Bible Tips: Hastening Forward to the Kingdom of God

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:28:44 -0400

What can we do now to hasten Jesus Christ's second coming and the solutions to this world's problems?

3 Bible Tips: God's Mysteries, Part 1

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:57:52 -0400

God's commandments and the choices He offers us are not too mysterious.

3 Bible Tips: Sighing and Crying

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:57:31 -0400

God will comfort those who mourn.

3 Bible Tips: Working Together to Do God's Work

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:56:46 -0400

Remember, it's God's work, and we are to work together for God.

3 Bible Tips: "I Can't Get It Out of My Head"

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:56:18 -0400

Recognize the need to forsake unrighteous thoughts.

Dealing With Difficult People

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:21:45 -0400

The Bible shows that God gives mankind freedom to choose. And some people choose to cause trouble for others. When Jesus Christ lived as a human, He had to deal with many difficult people. But Christ dealt with these difficult people in the right way. His examples, along with other instructions in God's Word, teach us how to handle those who cause strife.

3 Bible Tips: When Resistance (Seems) Futile

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:21:13 -0400

Recognize Jesus Christ is the source of the strength we need.

Dealing With Unemployment

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:05:50 -0400

The Bible shows that God Himself works, and He created mankind to work. Since God intends for us to be working, what does He want us to do when we lose our job? What does the Bible say about coping with the growing problem of unemployment?

3 Bible Tips: Welcome to the Kingdom!

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:07:41 -0400

Jesus Christ will recognize His servants' diligent dedication.