Epistle of James Recommended Commentaries

While there are seemingly countless commentaries on the Epistle of James from a wide variety of authors and theological backgrounds, below is a list of suggested commentaries that provide solid, meaty teaching without digging too deeply into the technical aspects of the text. Barclay, W. (Ed.). (1976). The letters of James and Peter. Philadelphia: Westminster … Continue reading Epistle of James Recommended Commentaries →

Bible Study The Epistle of James Series Overview

This is the cover page for all of the resources connected with a verse-by-verse study of the Epistle of James.Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James, the brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; … Continue reading Bible Study The Epistle of James Series Overview →

Dealing With Difficult Issues: Hebrews 6

As a Bible teacher/preacher, you need to know how to answer difficult issues, questions, and passages within the Bible. In an effort to give insight into how to deal with difficult passages, I’m providing a look inside how I tackled a particularly difficult text—Hebrews 6. Without doubt, Hebrews 6 provides one of the greatest theological … Continue reading Dealing With Difficult Issues: Hebrews 6 →

The Turning Point

I’ve always been fascinated by the turning points of history. Sometimes you know it when you are witnessing a turning point. They are usually events that grab your attention immediately, and you never forget where you were when you first heard the news. The assassination of JFK and 9/11 are two examples that come to … Continue reading The Turning Point →

The Kingdom of God: Past, Present & Future

Mysteries of the Kingdom of God The Kingdom: Past, Present & Future Chris Eller Download Handout (pdf) Download PowerPoint (pdf) “But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory.”–1 Corinthians 2:7 The great theme of God’s … Continue reading The Kingdom of God: Past, Present & Future →

Logos Bible Software & the Kindle Fire

I am learning to use my new Kindle Fire. My favorite Android app so far is Logos Bible Software. This, after all, is the reason I purchased the Fire. I’ve had mobile access of my Logos library for a year or more via my iPad, but as much as I love the iPad, it’s not … Continue reading Logos Bible Software & the Kindle Fire →

Jephthah: Faith That Forgives

1. Introduction a. Text: Hebrews 11:32-35b. Text: Judges 11-12c. Overview of Sermond. The Big Idea 2. Setting the Context: The Period of the Judges a. Judges Place in OT Timeline b. OT Has Two Bookends Abraham - c. 2100 B.C. Jesus Christ - 3/4 B.C. Mid-Point: David - 1000 B.C. c. The Period of the … Continue reading Jephthah: Faith That Forgives →

Bible Use in the U.S.

According to the national Study of Christian Attitudes and Behavior conducted by Christianity Today International and Zondervan in 2006, 95% of all U.S. people who label themselves as Christians have a Bible in their home. Active Christians have an average of six Bibles. 25% of Active Christians bought a new Bible in the past 12 … Continue reading Bible Use in the U.S. →

Logos (Libronix) Needs to Move Into the 21st Century

OK, maybe that’s a harsh statement to make for a great company like Logos? I am a long-time Logos user (I moved from QuickVerse to Logos when Logos was in version 2.0). Moreover, I am a big fan of Logos, and believe it is an indispensable tool for a pastor to have in his toolbox. … Continue reading Logos (Libronix) Needs to Move Into the 21st Century →

Time To Give Thanks

Time To Give Thanks By Phil Winfield Bible Text: Nehemiah 12:27-47 Preached on: November 18, 2007 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website: http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com I want a younger father, Kevin. Why don’t you come up here and help me pray. I want … Continue reading Time To Give Thanks →