
GROW YOUR FAITH
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
Where Love and Wrath Meet: The Cross Explains Everything
Confused about how God can be both loving and wrathful? Discover how the cross perfectly demonstrates both God’s love and justice. Learn how Jesus resolves the tension between divine wrath and mercy, transforming your understanding of God’s character and giving you confidence in the gospel.
Does God Have Emotions? Understanding How Scripture Describes God’s Feelings
Confused about biblical passages describing God’s anger, jealousy, or regret? Discover how anthropopathism helps us understand God’s emotions in Scripture. Learn practical Bible study skills for reading difficult passages about divine feelings with confidence and deeper faith.
What Does God Hate According to Scripture? The Complete Biblical List
Struggling with what God hates in Scripture? Discover the seven things God opposes in Proverbs 6:16-19 and how His hatred reveals protective love. Learn practical Bible study skills to read difficult passages with confidence and understand God’s character better.
What Does ‘Hate’ Really Mean in the Bible? Understanding Biblical Language
Struggling with Bible verses where God says He ‘hates’ something? Discover what the Hebrew and Greek words really mean and how this changes everything about reading difficult Scripture passages. Learn practical Bible study skills that will transform your understanding of God’s character and give you confidence when encountering challenging texts. This isn’t about God being angry—it’s about His love in action.
Exegeting and Teaching the Bible for Lay Leaders (Part 4 of 4): Communicating
Transform your Bible study into life-changing teaching! This final guide shows lay leaders how to communicate Scripture effectively, engage audiences, and foster transformation. Learn practical tips for lesson structure, storytelling, handling questions, and creating space for God to work through His Word. Perfect for small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and anyone wanting to turn careful study into meaningful ministry.
Exegeting and Teaching the Bible for Lay Leaders (Part 3 of 4): Application
Master biblical application with this practical guide for lay leaders and Bible teachers. Learn to bridge ancient Scripture to modern life by identifying timeless principles, crafting relevant applications, and avoiding pitfalls. Discover a framework that transforms Bible study from an academic exercise into a life-changing encounter, with examples from James 2 and Ephesians 2. Ideal for small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and anyone wanting to apply Scripture faithfully without seminary training. This is Part 3 in our essential series on exegeting and teaching the Bible.