Study the Gospel of Luke

Experience the third Gospel with this Bible study guide, complete with questions, thought starters and Scripture references. View the online guide today. What makes Luke unique? Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that includes The Acts of the Apostles. This is clear from the introductions… Read More

Bible Study Guide: Romans

Paul wrote this book as a letter to the young church in Rome. In the letter, he explains the relationship of the Old Testament Law with the grace that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. What makes Romans unique? New Testament scholar James Edwards describes Romans as “the… Read More

Bible Study Guide: 2 Corinthians

In this book, Paul defends himself against false accusations spread about him in Corinth. He also writes about the importance of forgiveness, new life in Christ and generous giving. What makes 2 Corinthians unique? This letter gives insights into Paul’s personal relationship with the Corinthian Christians, especially how he… Read More

Bible Study Guide: Galatians

Galatians transformed the course of history and inspired millions of believers (including Martin Luther) with its profound message of “salvation by grace through faith.” What makes Galatians special? Paul’s letter to the Galations is very personal, providing help to understand Paul’s character and his strong beliefs. The letter also… Read More

Bible Study Guide: Ephesians

With unity in the body of Christ as a central theme, Ephesians contains instructions about how to live as one church, despite the differences that attempt to divide Christians. What makes Ephesians special? The letter of Ephesians summarizes many of the important teachings found in the letters of the… Read More

Bible Study Guide: Philippians

Written as a “thank you” note to Paul’s friends in Philippi, this book also contains passages on the importance of humility and living like Christ. What makes Philippians special? The apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Lord’s followers at Philippi while he was in jail in a city… Read More

Bible Study Guide: Colossians

Truth is important. The author wrote to the Colossians to make sure they understood the truth about who Christ is and how they could live to honor Christ. What makes Colossians unique? The apostle Paul writes in his letters about the great change that is soon to come when… Read More

General Letters and Revelation

The final nine books of the New Testament are written in a number of styles by different writers. The first eight (Hebrews through Jude) are often referred to as the “General Letters.” Some of these are clearly written in letter form, similar to the style of Paul’s letters. The… Read More

The Hebrew Scriptures and the Old Testament

The Hebrew Scriptures are the oldest section of the Bible. Find out how these Scriptures were collected and the genres that each book belongs to. The books in the Old Testament section of the Christian Bible are translations of the Hebrew Scriptures still used by the Jewish people… Read More

Formation of the New Testament

How did we get our Bible? When were the writings that make up the New Testament selected, arranged, and collected? Learn more about what biblical scholars have discovered. The New Testament we have today is a collection of writings that have been gathered and edited. The titles, the fixed number… Read More