Bible Study
This archive contains all of the posts in A Clay Jar that touch on Bible Study. Some are more relevant than others. But all of these articles deal with this subject.
What Version of the Bible is Best?
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So just which version of the Bible is the best? There are many good English translations. But ultimately, the best one is the one you will read.
The Deep Truths of the Faith – 1 Timothy 3:9
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Holding to the deep truths of the faith is a stated qualification for being a deacon. It really should also be a goal for all believers.
Ephesians: A Brief Introduction
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This brief introduction to Ephesians will share some thoughts about the authorship, dating, audience, and purpose of this profound letter.
They Devoted Themselves – Acts 2:42
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What can we learn from the earliest church? They devoted themselves to the Word, to prayer, and to fellowship. What would happen if we did that today?
Meditate on the Bible Day and Night – Joshua 1:7-8
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Meditate on God's word day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Are You a Martha, or a Mary? – Luke 10:41-42
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Don't be like Martha, so distracted you fail to spend time with Jesus. Instead, be like Mary, sitting at his feet and learning from him.
Scripture: Inspired by God to Train and Equip – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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The Scripture is given to us by God to train us in the Christian life and to equip us for service in the kingdom. It's up to us to use it.
The Example of the Early Church – Acts 2:42-47
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The example of the early church provides us with a successful template for being the church today. Be devoted to God and the body of Christ.
Textual Criticism: Copying the New Testament Texts
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How close to the original New Testament documents is our current Bible? Copying the New Testament texts has introduced some error. But textual criticism has, by comparing the existing manuscripts, been able to very closely reproduce the original.
