As a diligent student of the Bible, you will want to make sure the Bible really says what each study on this site or any site says. Always remember to prove all things with God's word - as the Bereans did, according to Acts 17:11. They "received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so."
What does the Bible say About....
| Finding COMFORT when you are LONELY: |
Psalm 23:1-6 | Isaiah 41:10
Hebrews 13:5-6 |
Finding COMFORT when you are TROUBLED: |
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 | Romans 8:26-28 |
Finding COURAGE when FEARFUL: |
Hebrews 13:5-6 | Ephesians 6:10-18 |
Finding the PATH TO SALVATION: |
John 14:6 | Acts 16:31 | Romans 10:9 |
Finding FORGIVENESS in times of CONVICTION: |
Isaiah 1:18 | 1 John 1:7-9 |
Finding GUIDANCE when making DECISIONS |
James 1:5,6 | Proverbs 3:5-6 |
Finding PEACE in times of TURMOIL |
Isaiah 26: 3-4 | Philippians 4:6-7 |
Finding PROTECTION in Times of DANGER |
Psalm 91:1-16 | Psalm 121:1-8 |
Finding RELIEF when you are SUFFERING |
2 Corinthians 12:8-10 |Hebrews 12:3-13 |
Finding REST when you are WEARY |
Matthew 11:28-29 | Psalm 23:1-6 |
Finding STRENGTH in times of TEMPTATION |
James 1:12-16 | 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 |
Finding WARNING when you are INDIFFERENT |
Galatians 5:19-21 | Hebrews 10:26-31 |
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Where to Look in the Bible For... |
The Creation |
Genesis 1:1-2:25 |
The Fall of Man |
Genesis 3:1-3:24 |
The Flood of Noah |
Genesis 6:1-9:29 |
The Call of Abraham |
Genesis 12:1-9 |
Deliverance of Israel from Egypt |
Exodus 11:1-14:31 |
The Ten Commandments |
Exodus 20:1-17 |
Dedication of the Temple |
2Chronicles 5:1-7:22 |
The Babylonian Captivity of Israel |
2Chronicles 36:1-23 |
Revival of Israel after Captivity |
Nehemiah 8:1-9:38 |
Promises of the Coming Messiah |
Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 22:1-31,
Isaiah 53:1-12 |
The Birth of Christ |
Matthew 1:18-2:23, Luke1:26-2:40 |
The Sermon on the Mount |
Matthew 5:1-7:29 |
The Golden Rule |
Matthew 7:12 |
The Greatest Commandment |
Matthew 22:36-40 |
The Triumphal Entry |
Luke 19:28-44 |
The Last Supper |
Mark 14:12-26 |
The Garden of Gethsemane |
Matthew 26:36-40 |
The Betrayal of Jesus |
Matthew26:47-56 |
The Arrest & Trial of Jesus |
John 18:12-19:16 |
The Death of Christ |
Luke 23:26-56, John 19:16-42 |
The Resurrection of Christ |
Luke 24:1-53, John 20:1-31 |
The Ascension of Christ |
Acts 1:1-12 |
The Coming of the Holy Spirit |
Acts 2:1-21 |
The Conversion of Paul |
Acts 9:1-31 |
The "Faith Hall of Fame" |
Hebrews 11:1-40 |
The Righteousness of Faith |
Romans 3:19-28 |
The Royal Law |
James 2:8, Romans 13:8-10 |
Christ's New Commandment |
John 13:34-35 |
Christian Love |
1Corinthians 13:1-13 |
Other helpful Resources:
God's Plan For Your Life click here
Daily Reading Plan click here
Devotional Guide click here
Bible Study Tools click here
King James Bible Read Online click here
Absent In The Body by Jonathan Edwards click here
Bible Study For Spiritual Power by J. R. Mott click here
Children's Bible Read Online click here
Christian Knowledge by Jonathan Edwards click here
Devotional Guide - Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon. Read Online click here
Difficulties In The Bible by R. A. Torrey click here
Evening Thoughts Or Daily Walking With God by Octavius Winslow click here
Evangelism 101 Laying The Foundation by Matt Waymeyer click here
From Grace To Glory Or Born Again by Octavius Winslow click here
How God Guides by R. A. Torrey click here
(God Guides by His Word, God Leads by His Spirit, God Guides Us by Enlightening Our Judgment, God May Guide by Visions and Dreams, God Guides by His Providence)
How to Work for Christ Volume 1 Personal Work by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Importance & Advantages of Personal Work, The Conditions of Success, Where to do Personal Work, How to Begin, How to Deal with those who Realize their Need of a Savior & Really Desire to be Saved, How to Deal with those who have Little or No Concern about their Souls, How to Deal with those who have Difficulties, How to Deal with those who Entertain False Hopes, How to Deal with those who Lack Assurance, How to Deal with Backsliders, How to Deal with Professed Skeptics & Infidels, How to Deal with those who Wish to put Off a Decision until Some Other Time, How to Deal with the Deluded, How to Deal with Christians who Need Counsel, Rebuke, Encouragement or Comfort, Some Hints & Suggestions for Personal Work)
How to Work for Christ Volume 2 Methods of Christian Walk by R. A. Torrey click here
(House to House Visitation, Cottage Meetings, The Church Prayer Meeting, Use of Tracts, Open-Air Meetings, Tent Work, Organizing & Conducting a Gospel Mission, Meetings in Jails, Hospitals, Poor Houses, Revival Meetings, The After Meeting, Children's Meetings, Advertising the Meetings, Conduct of Funerals, etc.)
How to Work for Christ Volume 3 Preaching & Teaching the Word of God
by R. A. Torrey click here
(How to Prepare a Sermon, Preparation & Delivery of Bible Readings, Illustrations & Their Use, Teaching the Bible, Textual Sermons in Outline, Topical Sermons in Outline, Expository Sermons & Bible Readings in Outline
Infallible Word by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Jewels from James by John Angell James click here
Lights & Shadows Of Spiritual Life by Octavius Winslow click here
On Visiting The Sick - Matthew 25:36 by John Wesley click here
Precious Bible Promises - God's promises for every situation. Read Online click here.
Scripture Way of Salvation - Ephesians 2:8 by John Wesley click here
Sermons by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Seven Reasons Why I Believe The Bible is the Word of God by Ian Paisley click here
Some Reasons Why I Believe The Bible To BE The Word Of God
by R. A. Torrey click here
The Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
The Bible Book By Book by Josiah Blake Tidwell click here
The Bible Period by Period by Josiah Blake Tidwell click here
The Christians Pathway or "Upward & Onward" by John MacDuff click here
(The Important Command, The Promised Presence, Divine Recognition, The Voice From Heaven, The Mystical Union, Serving The Lord, The Patriarch's Piety, The Comfort of Love, The Present Help, Spiritual Declension, The Great Concern, Communion With God, The Contented Spirit, The Savior's Commendation, The Faithful Promiser, Harmony Restored, The Cheering Assurance, The Day of Trouble, The Heavenly Race, The Heart Established, Rejoicing in God, The Sure Hope, Trusting in Christ, The Needful Duty, The Arduous Struggle, Gracious Dealings, Growth In Grace, Christian Consistency, The Glorious Appearing, The Blissful Consummation)
The Duty of Searching the Scriptures by George Whitefield click here
The Faithful Promiser by John MacDuff click here
(Pardoning Grace, Needful Grace, All-Sufficient Grace, Comforting Grace, Restraining Grace, Restoring Grace, Sanctifying Grace, Reviving Grace, Persevering Grace, Dying Grace, After Grace-Glory, Another Comforter, Providential Overruling, Safe Walking, Love In Chastisement, A Condition In Chastisement, Strength In The Weak, Encouragement To The Desponding, Peace In Believing, Bliss In Dying, A Due Reaping, An End Of Weeping, A Speedy Coming, Eventide Light, Heavenly Illumination, A Glorious Reunion, Everlasting Espousals, A Joyful Resurrection, A Nightless Heaven, A Crown Of Life, The Vision & Fruition Of God)
The Folly & Danger of Parting with Christ for Pleasures... by George Whitefield click here
The Foot Of The Cross byOctavius Winslow click here
(Neamess to the Cross, A Sight of Sin & a Sight of Jesus, Faith at the Foot of the Cross, Love at the Foot of the Cross, Prayer at the Foot of the Cross, Forgiveness of Sin at the Foot of the Cross, The Conviction of Truth Beneath the Cross, A life-look at the Foot of the Cross, Bearing the Cross, The Solitude of the Cross, The Believer Crucified, The Repose of the Cross, The Cross of Christ the Christian's Weapon, Christ Crucified the Center of Christian Union)
The Footsteps of Jesus by John MacDuff click here
(Contentment-Covetousness, Steadfastness-Instability, Humility-Pride, Unity-Divisions, Selfishness-Unselfish Love, Pleasing Men-Pleasing God, Things of Earth-Things of Heaven, Timidity-Courage, Fruits of the Spirit-Works of the Flesh, Murmuring Submission, Luke warmness-Zeal, Purity of Heart-Nominal Profession, Life Everlasting-The Second Death)
The Grapes of Eschcol or Gleanings From the Land of PROMISE
or Meditations on the Glories of Heaven by John MacDuff click here
(Rest, Ceaseless Activity, Continual Progress, Many Mansions, Joyful Reunions, No Sickness,
The Death of Death, Waking Realities, Face to Face, Vision & Fruition, The Mutual Joy, Glorified Bodies, No Temple, The Glorious Transition, Suffering & Glory, The Marriage Supper,
Immediate Entrance, The Brimming Fountain, Immediate Entrance, From Glory to Glory,
The Victor's Song, The Victor's Dress, The Nightless World, Living Fountains, Forever)
The Greatest Time Prophecy in the Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
The Fullness Of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
The Glory Of The Redeemer by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Redeemer, the Revelation of the Father's Glory, The Typical Glory of the Redeemer, The Prophetical Glory of the Redeemer, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Humiliation, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Resurrection, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Ascension & Exaltation, The Glory of the Redeemer in His People, The Holy Spirit Glorifying the Redeemer, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Second Coming)
The Holy Spirit, An Experimental & Practical View by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Soul Before Conversion, The Soul After Conversion, The Believer a Temple, The Necessity & the Nature of True Holiness, The Believer an Epistle, Jesus the True God, & His Work All-sufficient, The Believer Drawing Near to God, The Broken Heart Bound Up)
The Inner Life by Octavius Winslow click here
The Lord My Portion or Daily Need Divinely Supplied by Octavius Winslow click here
The Lord's Prayer, Its Spirit & Its Teaching by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Brotherly Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Celestial Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Reverential Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Submissive Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Dependent Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Forgiving Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, etc.)
The Man of God by Octavius Winslow click here
The Ministry of Home by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Christian Family, The Desire to See Jesus, The Heart Opened, The Lord's Time of Love, Christ Not Hidden, The Woman that Left Her Waterpot, The Power of the Tongue, The Gift of Suffering, The Bereaved Home, The Influence of Companionship, Gracious Surprisals, etc.)
The Nightingale Song Of David by Octavius Winslow click here
(Christ the Shepherd, Green Pastures, Still Waters, The Restored Sheep, The Valley, The Rod & The Staff, The Banquet, The Annointing, The overflowing Cup, Heaven, At Last and Forever, Hell, At Last and Forever)
The Night Watches by John MacDuff click here
(The Glory of God, The Immutability of God, The Omnipotence of God, The Omnipresence of God, The Wisdom of God, The Holiness of God, The Justice of God, The Love of God, The Grace of God, The Tenderness of God, The Patience of God, The Faithfulness of God, The Sovereignty of God, The Providence of God, The Word of God, The Ordinances of God, The Spirit of God, The Promises of God, The Warning of God, The Chastisements of God, The Invitations of God, The Consolations of God, The Paths of God, The Secret of God, The Name of God, The Favor of God, The Jewels of God, The Judgment of God, God's Banqueting House, The Presence of God, God's Closing Call)
The Precious Things Of God by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Preciousness of Christ, the Preciousness of Faith, The Preciousness of Trial, The Preciousness of God's Thoughts, The Preciousness of the Divine Promises, The Preciousness of Christ's Blood, The Precious Anointing, The Preciousness of God's Children, The Preciousness of God's Word, The Preciousness of Prayer, The Preciousness of Christ's Sympathy With Our Infirmities, The Death of the Saints Precious)
The Rainbow in the Clouds by John MacDuff click here
Sovereignty, A Loving Purpose, The Safe Refuge, The Reason For Chastisement, Immutability, Divine Sympathy, A Gracious Condition, Presence & Rest, The Giver & The Taker, Deliverance in Trouble, Pitying Love, The Blessed Hope, A Gracious Removal, Unveiled Mysteries, The Choosing Place, Mourning Ended, The Abiding Friend, Unwilling Discipline, Death Vanquished, The Greatest Gift, Sleeping & Walking, Invisible Harmonies, The Unchanging Name, Strength For The Day, The Grave Spoiled, Everlasting Love, Inviolable Attachment, The Supporting Presence, Fellow-Feeling, A Speedy Coming, Eternal Joy)
The Sunday School Teacher's Guide by John Angell James click here
The Sympathy of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
(Sympathy, an Element of Christ's Nature, The Sigh of Christ, The Tears of Christ, The Emotion of Anger in Christ, The Silence of Christ, The Emotion of Love in Christ, The Sensitiveness of Christ to Suffering, Christ Sympathy with Temptation, Christ's Parting Sympathy, etc.)
The Ten Commandments by Dwight L. Moody click here
The Thoughts of God by John MacDuff click here
(Infinite Condescension, Everlasting Love, A Divine Challenge, The Thoughts of Thoughts, Tender Remonstrance, Paternal Pity, Comfort For The Bereaved, A Gracious Pardon, Almighty Guidance, Help For The Feeble, Sovereignty, Divine Joy, Sufficient Grace, Covenant Faithfulness, Chastening Love, Unbounded Patience, A Gracious Alternative, Tender Dealing, A Gracious Remembrance, Correction In Measure, Promised Deliverance, Thought Upon Thought,
Everlasting Espousals, Wondrous Comfort, Complete Forgiveness, More Than Parental Love, Death Vanquished, Contrasted Dealings, Guidance In The Dark, Divine Treasures, Mourning Ended)
The Tree Of Life by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Shadow of Christ, Truths Learned at Bethlehem, Be Not Afraid, Christ Washing His Disciples Feet, The Service of Love, Patience in Suffering, Help and Salvation in Christ, etc.)
The Widow Directed to the Widow's God by John Angell James click here
The Words Of Jesus by John MacDuff click here
(The Gracious Invitation, The Comforting Assurance, The Power of Prayer, The Unveiled Dealings, The Father Glorified, The Tender Solicitude, The Good Shepherd, The Abiding Comforter, The Gracious Verdict, The Wondrous Relationship, The Befriended Orphans, The World Conquered, The Little Flock, The Unlimited Offer, The Sonful Servitude, The Measure of Love, The Brief Gospel, The Great Calm, The Dying Legacy, The Supreme Investiture, The Divine Glorifier, The Joyful Transformation, The Omnipotent Prayer, The Immutable Pledge, The Abiding Presence, The Resurrection & The Life, The Little While, The Beatific Vision, The Many Mansions, The Promised Return, The Closing Benediction)
Ten Reasons Why I Believe the Bible is the Word of God by R. A. Torrey click here
The Day of Golden Opportunity by R. A. Torrey click here
(Because the Lord Jesus Brings Peace to the Tormenting Conscience, Because Jesus Christ Brings Inexpressible & Glorious Joy to Those Who Accept Him, Because Jesus Christ Brings Deliverance from the Power of Sin, Because Jesus Christ Brings Beauty of Character, Because Jesus Christ Fills Our Lives with Highest Usefulness, Because the Sooner We Come to Christ, the Fuller and Richer Will Be Our Eternity, Because if We Do Not Come to Jesus Christ Today We May Never Come At All)
The Importance of Personal Soul Winning R. A. Torrey click here
The Power of the Blood of Christ by R. A. Torrey click here
The Power of the Word of God by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Word of God has Power to Convict of Sin, The Word of God has Power to Regenerate, The Word of God has Power to Produce Faith, The Word of God has Power to Cleanse, The Word of God has Power to Build Up, The Word of God has Power to Make Wise, The Word of God has Power to give Assurance of Eternal Life, The Word of God has Power to bring Peace into the Heart, The Word of God has Power to Produce Joy, Patience Comfort and Hope also come Through the Word of God, The Word of God has Power to Protect from Error and Sin)
The Secret of Blessedness in Heart, Beauty in Character, Fruitfulness in Service & Prosperity in Everything by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Three Things We Must Not Do, The Two Things Which We Must Do, The Result)
Till He Come - Communion Meditations and Addresses by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Your voyage through God's Word will take time. It will be the best traveling you can ever take. You will laugh and you will cry, and lots more. It can teach you the most important things for this life and the one to come.
Titles of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
King James Bible (with American Standard Bible, La Santa Biblia Bible (Spanish), Easton's Bible dictionary and Nave's Topical Bible) Read Online (Adobe - pdf file)
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Principles of Biblical Interpretation
The Importance and Value of Proper Bible Study
1. Get absolutely right with God yourself by the absolute surrender of your will to Him.
2. Be determined to find out just what God intended to teach and not what you wish Him to teach.
3. Get the most accurate text.
4. Find the most exact and literal meaning of the text.
5. Note the exact force of each word used.
6. Interpret the words used in any verse according to Bible usage.
7. Interpret the words of each author in the Bible with a regard to the particular usage of that author.
8. Interpret individual verses with a regard to the context.
9. Interpret individual passages in the light of parallel or related passages.
10. Interpret obscure passages in the light of passages that are perfectly plain.
11. Interpret any passage in the Bible as those who were addressed would have understood it.
12. Interpret what belongs to the Christian as belonging to the Christian; what belongs to the Jew, as belonging to the Jew, and what belongs to the Gentiles, as belonging to the Gentiles.
13. Interpret each writer with a view to the opinions the writer opposed.
14. Interpret poetry as poetry and interpret prose as prose.
15. The Holy Spirit is the best interpreter of the Bible.
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Directions for the acquisition of Christian knowledge by Jonathan Edwards
1. BE assiduous in reading the Holy Scriptures. This is the fountain whence all
knowledge in divinity must be derived.
Therefore let not this treasure lie by you neglected. Every man of common
understanding who can read, may, if he please, become well acquainted with the
Scriptures. And what an excellent attainment would this be!
2. Content not yourselves with only a cursory reading, without regarding the
sense. This is an ill way of reading, to which, however, many accustom
themselves all their days. When you read, observe what you read. Observe how
things come in. Take notice of the drift of the discourse, and compare one
scripture with another. For the Scripture, by the harmony of its different; parts,
casts great light upon itself.—We are expressly directed by Christ, to search the
Scriptures, which evidently intends something more than a mere cursory reading.
And use means to find out the meaning of the Scripture. When you have it
explained in the preaching of the word, take notice of it; and if at any time a
scripture that you did not understand be cleared up to your satisfaction, mark it,
lay it up, and if possible remember it.
3. Procure, and diligently use, other books which may help you to grow in this
knowledge. There are many excellent books extant, which might greatly forward
you in this knowledge, and afford you a very profitable and pleasant
entertainment in your leisure hours. There is doubtless a great defect in many,
that through a lothness to be at a little expense, they furnish themselves with no
more helps of this nature. They have a few books indeed, which now and then
on sabbath-days they read; but they have had them so long, and read them so
often, that they are weary of them, and it is now become a dull story, a mere
task to read them.
4. Improve conversation with others to this end. How much might persons
promote each other's knowledge in divine things, if they would improve
conversation as they might; if men that are ignorant were not ashamed to show
their ignorance, and were willing to learn of others; if those that have knowledge
would communicate it, without pride and ostentation; and if all were more
disposed to enter on such conversation as would be for their mutual edification
and instruction.
5. Seek not to grow in knowledge chiefly for the sake of applause, and to enable
you to dispute with others; but seek it for the benefit of your souls, and in order
to practice.—If applause be your end, you will not be so likely to be led to the
knowledge of the truth, but may justly, as often is the case of those who are
proud of their knowledge, be led into error to your own perdition. This being
your end, if you should obtain much rational knowledge, it would not be likely to
be of any benefit to you, but would puff you up with pride: 1 Cor.8:1. "
Knowledge puffeth up."
6. Seek to God, that he would direct you, and bless you, in this pursuit after
knowledge. This is the apostle's direction, James1:5. " If any man lack wisdom,
let him ask it of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not." God is the
fountain of all divine knowledge: Proverbs 2:6. "The Lord giveth wisdom: out of his
mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." Labor to be sensible of your
own blindness and ignorance, and your need of the help of God, lest you be led
into error, instead of true knowledge: 1 Corinthians3:18. " If any man would be wise,
let him become a fool, that he may be wise."
7. Practice according to what knowledge you have. This will be the way to know
more. The psalmist warmly recommends this way of seeking knowledge in divine
truth, from his own experience: Psalms 119:100. " I understand more than the
ancients, because I keep thy precepts." Christ also recommends the same: John
7:17. "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be
of God, or whether I speak of myself."
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