How to Build a Bible Reading Habit A Complete Guide Using Insights from Atomic Habits Every January millions of people across the world begin reading the Bible. They set a goal to read all of it by the end of the year. Every February, millions of people across the world quit reading their Bible. People […]

The Bible was Written by Humans Two issues to keep in mind as you study the Bible Christians have always maintained that the Bible is God’s word to humanity. When we read the Bible, we believe that God speaks to us. At the same time, we understand that God’s word comes to us through the […]

What are Bible translations and why do the matter? Four questions and answers about Bible translations. Take a look at your favorite Bible. What translation do you use: NIV, KJV, ESV, NRSV, or NLT? Here’s another question: Have you ever stopped to reflect on the nature and necessity of Bible translations? In this post, I’m […]

What is hermeneutics? Hint: A fancy word for interpreting the Bible How do we know what the Bible means for our lives? This question is crucial. Interpreting what the Bible means for our lives is the main reason most people are interested in the Scripture in the first place. Hermeneutics is the fancy word for […]

What is exegesis? Hint: A Fancy Word for Studying the Bible If you ever pick up a book about studying the Bible, you are likely to encounter the word ‘exegesis.’ It’s a technical word for the process of studying the Bible. You may be wondering, “Why do we need a fancy word for studying the […]

Do “Feelings” Guide Your Bible Study? 3 Dangers of Letting Feelings Lead Your Bible Study How do you know when you are studying the Bible well? If you’re like many Christians, the quality of time spent studying the Bible is related to your emotional connection with the text. If you had a spiritual experience, then […]