Sodom Had No Bible
Sodom had no Bible … British evangelist and author Leonard Ravenhill made a significant impression on me as a young Christian. Ravenhill was one in a thousand. He was an old-fashioned prophet, prayer warrior, and intrepid preacher of the truth. It was impossible to hear him speak or read his writings and remain indifferent. One […]
Let the Bible be the Bible!
Do we really believe we can exercise control over God’s Word? Can the extraordinary be reduced to the ordinary? Can we grasp what’s sacred with our minds? Can the Story that runs deeper than our stories be governed by us? Can those in the world order the Word that brings order to the world?
What Does the Bible Say About Reading the Bible?
Christians have many good reasons for reading the Bible, and many books and articles extol the merits of Bible reading. But what does the Bible say about reading the Bible? Here are ten observations.
Improving Bible Engagement in Christian Schools
One of the distinguishing factors in Christian schools is the prominence given to the Bible. It’s read, sung, taught, referenced, and consulted. Bible verses are displayed on notice boards, assemblies or opening exercises feature Bible passages or stories, values are taught from a biblical worldview, staged performances display God’s Word through drama or music, and discipline and restoration are informed by Scriptural principles.
Improving Bible Engagement in the Church
Connecting a congregation with God’s Word is essential for spiritual health and growth. That’s why improving Bible engagement in the church is a top priority for most pastors. So, how can pastors do it well? Here are some tried and tested ways to ramp up Bible engagement in the church.
Top Ten Bible Engagement Practices
Many people find Bible engagement a hit-or-miss affair. That’s unfortunate and unnecessary. There are tried-and-true ways to develop and maintain regular engagement with God’s Word.
What Can the Bible Do For You?
Remarkably, because it’s living and active (cf. Hebrews 4:12), the Bible can do what no other book can do; it can renovate, renew, and refurbish your life! This is what the Bible can do for you.
Where is the Bible Needed Most?
Where is the Bible needed most? Who needs the Bible most? What we believe about the Bible is, directly related to where it’s needed most! So people who don’t know Jesus need the Bible the most!
Ten Ways We Hinder Bible Engagement
Ten ways we hinder Bible engagement, ten common mistakes you may make that prevent you from better reading and connecting with the Bible.
Connecting Children with the Bible
Practical suggestions to help connect children with the Bible.