You have permission to do something incredible. Has no one told you that before? Then let me say it another way. You have permission to try anything, and I believe you can accomplish whatever you’d like. This is the advice I’ve given to...
What do you want your life to look like five years from now? If it’s not the life you have right now, something obviously needs to change between now and then. But the changes you want aren’t going to “just happen.” Bob...
Have you ever wondered how archaeology influences Bible scholarship? Informed by ancient literature and previous archaeological finds, archaeologists can uncover and record brand-new insights into the ancient world. Dr. Jodi Magness says, “The...
The September-October issue of Bible Study Magazine features D.A. Carson, one of the most respected New Testament scholars in the world. He touches on important topics like training pastors, making disciples, healthy prayer life, and interpreting...
When Faithlife set out 23 years ago, our mission was to serve the church by creating the best Bible study resources and to make them accessible around the world. That mission hasn’t changed. Faithlife is now one step closer to making our mission...
Studying in community allows Christians to ask questions, learn, and grow together. Christianity is not a religion of isolation. Jesus taught his followers to create a community of believers, and this Christian community keeps each member connected...
Bridges provide the shortest (or safest) path from one point to another. Without them, alternative paths could take hours, days, or even weeks of travel to get where you need to go. How do you cross a gap without a bridge? You work around it—however...
The book of Esther is a classic story: the peasant who becomes a Queen and saves her people. But what was the author’s theological intent behind the book? Is there a single overarching theme or message for today’s readers to walk away with...
In an exclusive Bible Study Magazine interview, Mark Dever, pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church shares about ministry in Washington, D.C., his personal journey to faith, and characteristics of a healthy church. Here’s an excerpt from the...
Logos Mobile Education is a new way to get a biblical education. The program’s world-class professors teach on a broad range of biblical, theological, and practical topics in helpful video lessons, all accompanied by enriched transcripts in...
Confrontation is challenging. It’s even more challenging when it’s with someone whose relationship you highly value. Â When the time comes to raise a difficult subject, use these six questions to prepare: 1. What is the ultimate goal of...