Bible Study Helps
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Jews, Hebrews, and Israelites—what’s the difference?
What’s the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews? Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your Bible better.
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Is it wrong to pray these Psalms from the Bible?
Some Psalms pray for God to destroy enemies, break their teeth, or even dash infants against rocks. What are Christians supposed to do with passages like these? In this study, we explore the imprecatory psalms and explain how they fit with Jesus’ command to love our enemies.
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Proof the Sinner’s Prayer is unbiblical
Is the Sinner’s Prayer actually taught in the Bible? Many people are shocked to learn that not a single person in the New Testament had their sins washed away by reciting a prayer. In this study, we examine Scripture carefully, walk through the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, and ask a serious question: Have we…
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That time Jesus called a woman a dog.
Why did Jesus ignore a desperate woman—and then call her a “dog”? In Matthew 15, Jesus has one of the most misunderstood conversations in the Bible. Critics often point to this passage as evidence that Jesus wasn’t loving. But when we slow down, examine the context, and pay attention to the language Jesus used, a…
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Is the word “homosexual” a mistranslation in the Bible?
Have you ever heard someone say that the word “homosexual” was not originally in the Bible? They claim that it didn’t appear in the Bible until less than a hundred years ago. Is that true? Well, yes. But what does that mean, actually? Is the Bible’s seeming stance against same-sex relationships really just a modern…
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Should Christians follow the Old Testament?
This question might change how you read your Bible: Should Christians follow the Old Testament? The answer affects how we worship, how we live, and even affects our salvation. And the Bible doesn’t leave us guessing. When we ask, “Should Christians follow the Old Testament?” what we’re really asking is, “Should Christians follow the Law…
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Why the origin of Christmas doesn’t matter.
Every year, like clockwork, the internet lights up in December with claims that Christmas has pagan roots. Scroll through social media, and you’ll see it: bold headlines, dramatic videos, and recycled memes all shouting, “Christmas is pagan!” But what if I told you that it doesn’t matter…at all?
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The 8 different baptisms in the New Testament EXPLAINED
The New Testament mentions 8 different baptisms. Do you know them all, and do you understand their significance and differences? And here’s the question a lot of people have that may change everything: What if you have submitted to the wrong baptism? Would you need to be baptized again?
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Were tongues a miracle of hearing?
Have you ever wondered if the gift of tongues was a miracle of speaking or of hearing? Maybe not, but some have, because of two facts the Bible tells us. Let’s dive into Acts 2 to uncover what really happened on that incredible day of Pentecost.
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5 biblical reasons for laying on of hands
What if I told you that the laying on of hands in the Bible wasn’t just about miracles? That it wasn’t just about healing or speaking with tongues? In fact, there are five different reasons people laid hands on others in the Bible—and only one of them is what most people think of.
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4 keys to understanding REVELATION
How can I possibly understand the book of Revelation? If you’ve ever tried to read the final book of the Bible, you’ve likely asked yourself that question. Multi-headed dragons, frightful beasts, resurrected lambs, cosmic calamities—it’s all so terribly confusing. These four keys will help you unlock the meaning of Revelation and help you see through…
