Tag: study

Study Links for the Believer

25 Links for the Christian 

  1. biblegateway.com/, Many Bible translations, comparisons  
  1. thetreasuryofscriptureknowledge.com/, Cross references. A classic.  
  1. blueletterbible.org/, Greek, Hebrew dictionary, quite useful 
  1.  thebible.org/gt/index, Seven translations at one time  
  1. biblestudytools.com/compare-translations/, Another site w/ translations  
  1. bibleresources.org/parallel-bible-form/, lots of different stuff, useful  
  1. enduringword.com/, David Guzik’s commentary on the whole Bible  
  1. spurgeon.org/, C.H. Spurgeon’s resources  
  1. awtozer.com/, A,W. Tozer’s resources  
  1. desiringgod.org/articles,. John Piper’s site  
  1. raystedman.org/complete-library, Ray Stedman’s resources  
  1. onlinechristianlibrary.com/author/dwight-l-moody/ Some stuff by D.L. Moody  
  1. alaskabibleteacher.com/, Bryan Lowe’s teaching site  
  1. gotquestions.org/, Excellent site, search questions  
  1. executableoutlines.com/, 1800 outlines, topical and verse-by-verse  
  1. christian-quotes.ochristian.com/, Over 1000 quotes by Christian leaders  
  1. onlinechristianlibrary.com/authors/, good site.  
  1. betterbibleteachers.com/, Teaching kids!  
  1. precept.org/, Precept aids, needs sign-in though.  
  1. biblestudytools.com/, Bible articles mostly.  
  1. walkthru.org/resources/free-resources/free-study-guides/, excellent.  
  1. biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php, workbooks, commentaries.  
  1. todayintheword.org/, Moody Bible Institute, study aids, good site  
  1. reasonabletheology.org. Books, theology, apologetics  
  1. truewaykids.com/, Reaching children, some SS resources 

I personally use some of these regularly, and can vouch for them. Some I haven’t used, but I do recognize their connections with reputable ministries, so I included them.

On all of these sites it just might take a few visits to get used to them (especially if you’re a “tech dinosaur” like me). I suggest that you explore before giving up on them.

For any reason you need to get in touch please email me at slowe299@yahoo.com.

Golly, I really hope this list blesses you somehow. Please feel completely free to bless others with this.

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Walking With Him in The Garden

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“When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees.”

Genesis 3:8

I honestly have never had the wonderful experience of strolling a lush garden with my Father. At least not totally. But when I’m engaging the Word, pressing in to comprehend a passage, it’s as if I’m truly walking in His orchard with Jesus.

But there is something more to this.

This word “pardes” is also an acronym. The rabbis taught that there are four levels of understanding as we peer into a passage.

  • P’shat–the surface or literal meaning of a verse or passage.
  • Remez– the symbolic or applied reason of the Word. How it connects with my daily life.
  • Drash–how it fits into other parts of the Bible, forming a purposeful teaching.
  • Sod–a hidden meaning that resides “underneath” the verse. This seems when the Holy Spirit gets really involved in the way I live. (Some would say “mystical.)

Now I’m not sure that every passage reaches the “sod” level. (Maybe we’re not really aware?)

When we truly study God’s Word it’s as we walk in the garden. He reveals Himself to us. The Genesis story shows us where we can find Him. The important thing I suppose is trying to hide from God’s presence. We can’t.

We must come to our Father, and learn to walk with Him. The Bible is the best way to fellowship with Him.

“Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”

Genesis 3:9

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