Bible Studies

Is there anything in the Bible about 2012? Does the Mayan prediction of apocalypse in 2012 line up with biblical eschatology? Are there Bible predictions for 2012?

Jan 4, 2010 - Brian Tubbs

Did Jesus say he was God? Did the apostles and early church see Jesus as God? What does the Bible say about Jesus being God? Is there a biblical case for Christ's deity?

Jan 4, 2010 - Brian Tubbs

Pilate once asked "What is truth"? Is truth objective and absolute or is it relative? Is truth even knowable? What does the Bible say about knowledge and truth?

Dec 30, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What is the purpose of baptism? What does the Bible say about baptism and salvation? Is baptism necessary for salvation? What does the Bible teach about water baptism?

Dec 11, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Infant baptism is controversial in Christian circles. What is the origin of infant baptism? Should churches baptize infants and young children? What does the Bible say?

Dec 8, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Does God judge a person by his or her works? Can a person earn his or her way to heaven by doing good deeds? How can a person get to heaven?

Nov 21, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What is prayer? According to Scripture, prayer is communicating with God. What does the Bible say about prayer? How are people supposed to pray?

Nov 21, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What does the Bible say about the worship service? Should there be an order of worship or should churches have open participation with no script? What does the Bible say?

Oct 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What does the Bible say about the organic church? Is the modern church more a reflection of Pagan practice than Christian doctrine?

Oct 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Not all churches want to grow. Some churches like being small. What does the Bible say about church growth and outreach? What are some Bible verses on church growth?

Oct 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Whether it is okay for Christians to drink wine, beer, etc. is a controversial subject in many churches. What does the Bible say about drinking alcoholic beverages?

Oct 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

How should Christians interact with government? What does the Bible say about Christians and politics? What does the Bible teach about the role of government?

Oct 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What is the biblical role of a pastor? What are the biblical principles of church leadership? Are pastors the same as bishops and elders in the New Testament?

Oct 30, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Is the Bible true? Is the Bible historically reliable? Is there evidence that the people and stories of the Bible are true or authentic?

Oct 15, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Many believe Halloween is evil, which is why many Christians don't celebrate Halloween. How should Christians treat Halloween? What does the Bible say about Halloween?

Aug 18, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Does the Bible teach that money is the root of all evil? Doesn't the Bible teach against making money? What does the Bible say about money and prosperity?

Jul 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Forgiveness is important for healing. Bible verses on forgiveness show it is also a sign of real love. Not surprisingly, Scripture has much to say on forgiveness.

Jul 31, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What does the Bible say about killing in the military? What is the just war theory? Are some wars biblically justified? What does the Bible say about war in general?

Jul 21, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Does government derive its authority from the consent of the governed or from God? Can Christians rebel against a government? What does Romans 13 mean?

Jun 27, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Some churches ordain women as deacons. Other churches do not ordain women deacons, limiting the office of deacon to men only. What does the Bible say about women deacons?

Jun 23, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What does the Bible teach about marriage? What do the Scriptures teach about marriage, divorce, polygamy, and/or same-sex unions?

Jun 5, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Most Bible readers have certain verses or sayings they consider among their favorite Bible quotes. Many of these sayings are, however, nowhere in the Bible.

May 17, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

What is the Trinity? Do Christians really believe in a Trinity of God or a Triune God? Is there Scripture for the Trinity of God? How can God be one and three?

May 10, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

How does the Bible describe God? What are the biblical names for God? What do those names say about God? How do those names help people understand God?

May 10, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

Did God write or inspire the Bible? What does the Bible say about divine inspiration? Does the Bible accurately reflect divine inspiration?

May 10, 2009 - Brian Tubbs

John, in his first epistle, demonstrates that love is central to God and to Christianity, and that believers should love both one another and God.

Feb 5, 2010 - Kenneth Burchfiel

Do two creation stories rest side by side in Genesis? Critics argue on both sides of the issue, raising valid questions and offering astute responses.

Feb 5, 2010 - Chasity Goddard

Although original sin has long been ingrained in Western Christianity, recent biological and sociobiological research has spurred new critiques of original sin.

Jan 29, 2010 - Rebekah Richards

Love is confused with many things these days. The Bible defines love clearly in what has been called, The Love Chapter, 1 Corinthians 13. Here's a closer look at love.

Jan 29, 2010 - Tammie Burak

While Paul's authorship of the book of Romans is indisputable, the sequence of his activities that occasioned his writing of it is also important to determine.

Jan 29, 2010 - Edwin Vargas

Paul, the author of the book of Romans, was a zealous persecutor of early Christians who was later converted to Christ, after which he became one of His apostles.

Jan 26, 2010 - Edwin Vargas

Taking a careful look at the profile of the author of the book of Romans (i.e., Paul) is an important undertaking to understand and interpret it more accurately.

Jan 25, 2010 - Edwin Vargas

The Pauline authorship of the New Testament book of Romans remains indisputable in spite of a few objections among New Testament scholars.

Jan 24, 2010 - Edwin Vargas

Commonly called as the "Constitution of the Gospel," Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome is arguably the most theological of all the books of the New Testament.

Jan 23, 2010 - Edwin Vargas

Can you pray without belief? Will prayers be answered if you are disbelieving? How do prayer and belief work together?

Jan 21, 2010 - Stephanie Romero

The Bible story about the patience and suffering of Job is aimed to teach that you can't always explain suffering in a simplistic way.

Jan 19, 2010 - Simon Davies

The marvelously immeasurable and precious gift of Christ was God's gift of Love to the world. His love letter,the Bible, reveals His glory to all who will be His.

Jan 17, 2010 - Robin Bickerstaff Glover

The name Judas has become synonymous with treachery and gross betrayal. Yet the character of Judas is also a reminder to seek first the kingdom of God and put aside self.

Jan 11, 2010 - Michael Streich

The Beatitudes were nine blessings for believers, contained in the Sermon on the Mount. These blessings guide believers in life.

Jan 5, 2010 - Stephanie Romero

How and why should youead through the entire Bible in a year? A summary of some of the reading plans for the Holy Scriptures.

Jan 4, 2010 - Simon Davies

A New Year represents new possibilities for all. Christians may wish to mark the new year by greater spirituality by a renewed commitment to Christ.

Jan 1, 2010 - Tammie Burak

Foreshadowing his own death and resurrection, Jesus journeyed to Bethany to raise Lazarus from death in order to glorify God and himself as the Son of God.

Dec 30, 2009 - Michael Streich

The term veil or vail is used in different ways in the Bible including as a head covering for women, as a curtain in the temple, and as a concealment of understanding.

Dec 30, 2009 - Paula I. Nielson

Although involving a deliberate release of control to God, prayer paradoxically restores autonomy to cancer patients, and faith in a higher purpose can help negate blame.

Dec 29, 2009 - Rebekah Richards

Baptism never produced sinless Christians as the writers of First John attempted to remind early Christians, emphasizing the importance of on-going confession.

Dec 27, 2009 - Michael Streich

In an unexpected moment in history, in the least likely place, Jesus the Son of God was born in human flesh on the eve of the first Christmas Day.

Dec 23, 2009 - Edwin Vargas

The Bible gives detailed descriptions in regard to the final battle between good and evil in a number of passages, in which God destroys his enemies.

Dec 18, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the City of David, to fulfill prophecy. Benjamin, son of Jacob, was also born there, whose birth and name were signs of the coming of Jesus.

Dec 18, 2009 - Thomas Kelly

There are a number of different views held by Bible-believers as to how God created all things but many are in doubt that a single view is correct in all of its aspects.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

Secular Christmas is in full swing. For Christians seeking more meaning, Advent observances can slow the pace and calm the frenzy whipped up by Santa's expected arrival.

Dec 16, 2009 - Karin Robison