The following has been adapted from Don Stewart's FAQs, available at the BLB. The Holy Spirit works in ways beyond our understanding. Jesus compared the Spirit to the wind: The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but … READ MORE
The Christian is Ever-Increasing in Knowledge
The following has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, a new resource coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible! Once the Christian is saved, his or her knowledge does not stay at its present state; rather, by God's grace and through His … READ MORE
The Greatness of God and the Power of Prayer
The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute (BLBi) class The Attributes of God by David Hocking. The Attributes of God is one of fourteen free classes available at the BLBi. God is able to answer prayer. Think about the rich … READ MORE
Emphatic Elements in the Greek: John 10 and the Doctrine of Eternal Security
Before reading this blog post, please be sure to read the introductory post. “At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews therefore … READ MORE
Eternal Security: Who Believes in It? (an introduction to the next blog series)
Later today, we will begin our final example of Emphatic Negation as included in the Gospel of John Chapter 10. This passage of Scripture will deal with the issue of “Eternal Security.” Based upon the meta comments on other posts, I can envision a … READ MORE
Elisha, Two Bears, and Forty-two Youths
The following is taken from the BLB's Help/FAQ section where our staff has answered some of the most common questions BLB users have asked on Scripture, God, Christian Living, Eschatology, and much more. "He went up from there to Bethel, and while … READ MORE
Christ, the Way
The following has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. Jacob's ladder is a type of Christ (John1:51). In other words, Christ is the only Way between God and man. He is- 1. … READ MORE
"Let Us Therefore"
The following study was put together using the classic Thompson's Chain Reference, available at the Blue Letter Bible. The New Testament letter to the Hebrews was written to encourage Christians during a time of trial. The author turns his … READ MORE
Grace Like Rain (Charles Spurgeon)
"Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well, the rain also filleth the pools." — Psalm 84:6 This teaches us that the comfort obtained by a one may often prove serviceable to another; just as wells would be used by the company who came … READ MORE
Luke 6:37 and Forgiveness
“And do not judge and you will not be judged (οὐ μὴ κριθῆτε – ou mē krithēte); and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned (οὐ μὴ καταδικασθῆτε – ou mē katadikasthēte); pardon, and you will be pardoned.” (Luke 6:37) An important reality … READ MORE