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Saved By Grace: How It Makes a Difference Past, Present, and Future
Oct 18

Oct 18 Saved By Grace: How It Makes a Difference Past, Present, and Future

Vera Christian
Bible Teaching

TItus 2:11-14 tells us that the grace of God has appeared—and it has an impact not only on our past sins and future destiny but how we live today.

Spoiler Alert!: How Knowing the Ending Can Change Your Life
Oct 11

Oct 11 Spoiler Alert!: How Knowing the Ending Can Change Your Life

Vera Christian
How-To's

Generally, we like to avoid spoilers but if we want to live meaningful lives, this is one spoiler we will want to know.

Identity and Destiny Meet Time Management: A Look at Next Quarter
Oct 4

Oct 4 Identity and Destiny Meet Time Management: A Look at Next Quarter

Vera Christian
Journal

As we enter into a traditionally busy season in the midst of our busy lives, how does who we are, who we are becoming, and where God is going intersect as we plan our days? An introduction to a new series.

Summary Post: Studying, Living and Sharing God's Word
Sep 28

Sep 28 Summary Post: Studying, Living and Sharing God's Word

Vera Christian
How-To's, Bible Teaching, Resources

A summary post on how to do inductive Bible study for yourself.

How to Apply God's Word in Community
Sep 27

Sep 27 How to Apply God's Word in Community

Vera Christian
Bible Teaching, How-To's

Bible study is not meant to be done in isolation. How our personal study can bear fruit as we speak and share it with one another.

Prayer and Practice: Putting Scripture to Work
Sep 20

Sep 20 Prayer and Practice: Putting Scripture to Work

Vera Christian
Bible Teaching, Journal

After studying Titus 2:3-5 myself, some thoughts on how applying it would look in my season of transition.

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How to Study the Bible, Part 3
Sep 13

Sep 13 Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How to Study the Bible, Part 3

Vera Christian
How-To's, Bible Teaching

Without application, we miss out on all the benefits of Bible study. Here we discuss the mistakes, obstacles, types, and ways to fruitfully apply God’s Word

Cross-References and Cross-Checking (Commentaries)
Sep 6

Sep 6 Cross-References and Cross-Checking (Commentaries)

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How-To's, Bible Teaching

Our last interpretive skills: checking cross-references and commentaries.

Interpreting Words: How to Use a Bible Dictionary to Guide Your Understanding
Aug 30

Aug 30 Interpreting Words: How to Use a Bible Dictionary to Guide Your Understanding

Vera Christian
Bible Teaching

Words are the building blocks of understanding. Figuring out what the original authors meant when they used different words is key. Here’s how I do it.

Interpretation in Action: Digging into Titus 2:3-5
Aug 23

Aug 23 Interpretation in Action: Digging into Titus 2:3-5

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Bible Teaching, How-To's

How to start the work of interpretation with a return to Titus 2:3-5.

Reading the Bible as Literature: 6 Tips to Understanding Genre
Aug 16

Aug 16 Reading the Bible as Literature: 6 Tips to Understanding Genre

Vera Christian
How-To's, Resources

Understanding that the Bible is a literary masterpiece even as it is the word of God can help us unlock and understand its meaning more accurately.

Hand Me the Shovel: How to Study the Bible, Part 2
Aug 9

Aug 9 Hand Me the Shovel: How to Study the Bible, Part 2

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How-To's

After doing our observations, we are ready for the second step of interpretation. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig!

Calling in Sick
Aug 2

Aug 2 Calling in Sick

Vera Christian
Journal

Thanks to a COVID flare up, I’m out this week. This post summarizes where I’ve been and where I’m planning to go.

Practicing Observation in Bible Study: A Look at Titus 2:3-5
Jul 26

Jul 26 Practicing Observation in Bible Study: A Look at Titus 2:3-5

Vera Christian
Bible Teaching, How-To's

Let’s apply what we discussed in the previous post to a passage and see what we can discover!

Better Than Bread: How to Study the Bible, Part 1
Jul 19

Jul 19 Better Than Bread: How to Study the Bible, Part 1

Vera Christian
How-To's, Resources

When we learn the skills of studying Scripture for ourselves, we have sustenance for our spiritual lives. Here, we will look at how to put Scripture in context as well as observe for details.

How Sufficient is Scripture?
Jul 12

Jul 12 How Sufficient is Scripture?

Vera Christian
Resources

An exploratory post on this vast topic and how I am processing it in my own decision making.

Preparing Ourselves for Conversations in Scripture
Jul 5

Jul 5 Preparing Ourselves for Conversations in Scripture

Vera Christian
Journal

An introduction to this summer’s series on Scripture, how to personally equip ourselves and use it in our conversations and counsel.

Summary Post: A Guide to Understanding Your Identity in Christ
Jul 4

Jul 4 Summary Post: A Guide to Understanding Your Identity in Christ

Vera Christian
Resources

Understanding who we are in Christ provides us the motivation and impetus to walk faithfully with Him. This summary of resources consolidates the past quarters’ topics and teaching.

Humble Help: How to Help Sinners Grow as Saints
Jun 28

Jun 28 Humble Help: How to Help Sinners Grow as Saints

Vera Christian
How-To's

Because God has so graciously rescued us out of our sin, we can, in gratitude, serve others by helping them towards Him as they struggle with their sins.

Drop by Drop: How God Changes Us
Jun 21

Jun 21 Drop by Drop: How God Changes Us

Vera Christian
How-To's

The process of change is a slow one, but over time, little drops can carve deep transformation.

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