Bible Study

Why should we read and study God’s Word, and how should we go about it? Is Scripture clear on its own, or do we need a theology degree to understand it?

Articles About Bible Study

• The Bible Is a Textbook

  

  Sept. 12, 2023 from Answers in Depth

  Here’s a glimpse of an eye-opening trend with some brainstorming of ideas to engage the issue.

• Your Unread Message: The Sad State of (Bible) Literacy

  

  Sept. 12, 2023

  Some possible reasons and a solution!

• Resolve to Memorize Scripture

  Jan. 1, 2022

  Why Bible memorization helps believers in spiritual warfare, effective methods to memorize, and the unexpected joy of hiding God’s Word in your heart and mind

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  What’s in a Name?

  

  July 1, 2021 from Answers Magazine

  These devotionals are designed for one lesson per week for family or private devotions.

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  Lessons from Creation

  

  April 1, 2021 from Answers Magazine

  These devotionals are designed for one lesson per week for family or private devotions.

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  A Forgotten Key to Your Christian Walk

  

  Sept. 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine

  Memorizing Scripture is a lost art. But by following these time-tested tips, we can bring back this spiritual discipline.

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  Truth Everyone Can See

  

  May 26, 2019 from Answers Magazine

  Scripture is so hard to understand. How can anyone be sure they understand it correctly?

• If Paul Were Around Today, Would He Argue Against Evolutionists?

  

  July 15, 2018

  We don’t have to wonder if Paul would have argued against evolutionists—because Acts reveals the surprising answer.

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  Final Step—The Ultimate Challenge

  

  March 12, 2017, p. 51

  Discover the ultimate explorer challenge by completing this series!

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  Bible Study Tip 6—Remember EXPLORE

  

  March 11, 2017, pp. 50–51

  When you read, think about what you’re reading and ask yourself these questions related to the word EXPLORE.

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  Bible Study Tip 5—Pay Close Attention

  

  March 10, 2017, p. 50

  You need to choose somewhere in the Bible to read and then do it, paying attention as you do.

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  Bible Study Tip 4—Find a Place and Time

  

  March 9, 2017, p. 50

  It’s important to find a quiet place and a scheduled time to spend with God.

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  Bible Study Tip 3—Pray First

  

  March 8, 2017, p. 49

  One key thing to do before starting your Bible exploration each day is to pray!

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  Bible Study Tip 2—Remember It’s a Treasure

  

  March 6, 2017, p. 49

  As a Bible explorer, you should remind yourself that the Bible is a treasure.

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  Bible Study Tip 1—Check Your Attitude

  

  March 5, 2017, pp. 48–49

  The most important tip regarding exploring the Bible is checking your attitude about it.

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  Biblical Reminders from the Hibiscus Plant

  

  Feb. 2, 2017

  God takes great care in designing, creating, and sustaining beautiful but common flowers.

• Magazine Article

  Needed Today: Hezekiah Reformers

  

  July 3, 2016 from Answers Magazine

  The next time you’re tempted to despair at the hopelessness of our modern church, consider Hezekiah. He faced similar challenges—and overcame them.

• Why Did Jesus Take on a Human Nature?

  June 14, 2016

  Aspects of Jesus’ humanity are often overlooked, but it is important to understand why Jesus took on flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14).

• How Colossians 1 Combated Erroneous Teaching in the Church

  Feb. 4, 2016

  In order to combat the erroneous teaching that was infiltrating the church in Colossae, Paul reminded them of the supremacy of Jesus Christ.

• Magazine Department Article

  Do We Have an Answer to Every Question?

  Oct. 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine

  God’s Word never promises to answer every human question.

• Recruiting Violation

  Sept. 7, 2015

  What one reads in John’s Gospel is not a competing narrative, but rather a passage complementing what Matthew already recorded.

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  Context Is King

  

  Sept. 2, 2015 from Answers Magazine

  Sometimes we can destroy the meaning of a text by an incomplete study of the context or by imposing our own ideas on it.

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  The Whole Counsel of God

  

  Aug. 12, 2015 from Answers Magazine

  The Bible is full of claims that are often hard to understand and reconcile.

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  Daily Direction

  

  July 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine

  The Bible is our final authority in more areas than our beliefs.

• Magazine Article

  Christ’s Resurrection—Four Accounts, One Reality

  

  April 5, 2015 from Answers Magazine

  Christ’s Resurrection led to a confusing day, as His followers raced around the city. Skeptics point to alleged contradictions in the Gospels.

• Contradiction: Who Incited David to Count the Fighting Men of Israel—God or Satan?

  March 31, 2015

  We are told in 1 Chronicles 21:1 that Satan provoked David to number Israel. Did God incite David to take a census of Israel, or did Satan?

• Are There 20 Commandments?

  March 2, 2015

  The Bible is inerrant, yet some have tried to state that the Bible erroneously records 20 commandments.

• Magazine Article

  3. Unity of the Bible

  

  July 27, 2014 from Answers Magazine

  The Bible is unlike any other religious book. Despite 40 authors writing from three continents over nearly two thousand years, it maintains perfect consistency.

• The Bible Says or Paul Says?

  July 25, 2014

  People need to understand that the Bible is not just the word of men—but that it is, in truth the Word of the living God.

• Why Did Jesus Weep?

  Nov. 5, 2013

  There were occasions in Scripture when Jesus wept and lamented. It seems logical to ask ourselves then, why did Jesus weep and lament?

• Does the Bible Tell Christians to Judge Not?

  April 26, 2013

  Many people conclude that making judgments on anyone (especially coming from Christians) is wrong because the Bible says ”judge not” (Matthew 7:1).

• Book Chapter

  Cock-a-Doodle, One or Two?

  Aug. 28, 2012 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 2

  At Peter’s denials of Christ, did the rooster crow once or twice, and how does this affect inspiration of Scripture? Bodie Hodge, AiG–U.S., explains.

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  Wilderness or Wedding?

  July 2, 2012 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 2

  Mark’s Gospel claims Jesus was “immediately” driven into the wilderness after His baptism, but John seems to disagree. Ron Dudek examines the context of these passages.

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  Becoming a Living, Breathing Bible

  April 1, 2012 from Answers Magazine

  Tom Meyer takes seriously the Bible’s command to hide Scripture in his heart (Psalm 119:11).

• Semi-Technical Magazine Department Article

  It All Starts with God’s Character

  Feb. 1, 2012 from Answers Magazine

  What is the ultimate, unshakable source of the Bible’s authority?

• Why Is Reading the Bible So Important?

  Jan. 9, 2012

  Believers are constantly reminded to read their Bibles. Why is it so vital for Christians to constantly read, study, and meditate on the Word of God?

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  Should Christians Pray in Public or Not?

  Aug. 2, 2011 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 2

  Why did Paul encourage Christians to pray everywhere, but Jesus said to pray in secret?

• Magazine Article

  “Let There Be Light”

  July 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine

  Throughout their writings about the Savior, the apostles referred to Genesis 1 as a certain historical fact that points to eternal spiritual truths

• Did Miracles Really Happen?

  June 7, 2011 from Apologetics Web Series

  What exactly constitutes a miracle, and did they really occur as recorded in the Bible? Paul Taylor explains.

• Feedback Article

  Why Did God Condemn Jehu?

  April 8, 2011 from Misconceptions Series

  Was Jehu condemned for carrying out the command God gave him? Troy Lacey and Tim Chaffey explain this alleged contradiction.

• Magazine Article

  2. Claims of Divine Authorship

  

  April 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine

  Not just the Bible’s authors but Jesus Christ Himself claimed that the Bible was God’s Word.

• How Should We Interpret the Bible, Part 2: Is Genesis 1–11 Historical Narrative?

  March 1, 2011 from Apologetics Web Series

  Tim Chaffey, AiG–US, explains why Genesis should be interpreted as historical narrative.

• How Should We Interpret the Bible, Part 1: Principles for Understanding God’s Word

  Feb. 22, 2011 from Apologetics Web Series

  God is capable of accurately relaying His Word to us in a way that we can understand.

• Magazine Department Article

  God Rules, Even Over the Details

  

  Feb. 6, 2011 from Answers Magazine

  Lord, what area of my life today needs to be brought under your authority in full compliance to your Holy Word?

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  The World in Revolt

  

  June 13, 2010 from Answers Magazine

  Nations that once feared God now ignore Him and despise His Word. Not much has changed in the lst four thousand years, since Babel.

• Were Angels Created in the Image of God?

  June 8, 2010 from Satan, the Fall, and a Look at Good and Evil

  The Bible tells us that unlike animals and plants, humans are created in the image of God. But what do we know about angels, Satan, and the heavenly host?

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  Unlocking the Truth of Scripture

  

  Nov. 15, 2009 from Answers Magazine

  Christians must use a certain key—hermeneutics, or the rules of interpretation.

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  Lessons From the Fall

  

  May 31, 2009 from Answers Magazine

  Genesis 3 is one of the most important chapters in the Bible.

• Book Chapter

  A Righteous Lie?

  Nov. 3, 2008 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 1

  Was Rahab praised for lying in James 2:25 when lying is forbidden in the Ten Commandments?