Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:17-19. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics: Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac as the pinnacle demonstration of faith -- Addressing moral skepticism over God's command -- The Creator's sovereign authority and righteous character -- Abraham's immediate obedience versus questioning God's...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 3:1-18. Topics: Paul’s use of the Socratic method to address Jewish objections -- The Jewish advantage of being entrusted with the very words of God -- Special written revelation given to Israel versus natural revelation and conscience -- God’s unwavering faithfulness independent of human unfaithfulness -- Refuting the philosophical clai...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:13-16. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics: Focusing faith on future fulfillment over present comfort -- The perseverance of faith until death -- Seeing unfulfilled promises from a distance through spiritual eyesight -- Admitting and confessing one's status as a foreigner and stranger on earth --...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 2:17-29. Topics: Universal need for salvation and justification through faith -- Warning against religious arrogance and spiritual superiority -- Christ’s model of humility versus self-righteousness -- The historical advantages and privileges entrusted to the Jewish people -- The danger of relying on possession of the Law without obeying...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 2:12-16. Topics: The principle of impartial judgment based on knowledge and light received -- The concept of the Law written on the hearts of Gentiles -- Conscience as an internal enforcement mechanism accusing or defending thoughts -- The two greatest commandments as the summary of inherent moral law -- Perspectives from theological com...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 2:1-5 Topics: Refuting the Jewish assumption of exemption from divine judgment -- The rhetorical impact of Paul shifting from third-person to second-person address -- Modern applications of self-righteousness and contempt within the Christian church -- The distinction between corporate identity and personal accountability in judgment --...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:21-32 Topics: The challenge of teaching difficult biblical passages on sin and judgment -- The universal, inherent knowledge of God revealed through creation -- The progression and cycle of rejecting God, leading to falling into sin -- The spiritual duty of glorifying and giving thanks to God -- The relationship between a lack of grati...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:18-20 Topics: The universal necessity of salvation due to human sin -- Defining the wrath of God as punitive justice -- The continuous, historic, and future revelation of God's wrath -- Distinguishing between the sins of godlessness and wickedness -- The human suppression of the inherent knowledge of God -- Perceiving God's inv...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:9-12. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics: The spiritual reality of dwelling in tents as sojourners in the Promised Land -- Looking beyond earthly existence to the city with foundations built by God -- Contrast between Abraham's tent living and Lot settling in Sodom -- Nomadic mobility and readiness...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:8. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics: The nature and enduring strength of true faith -- Timeline and synthesis of Abraham's departure from Ur to Harran -- Theological perspectives on Abraham's delay in Harran -- The supreme authority of God's call over earthly family obligations -- Abraham bringing...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:11-17 Topics: Paul's longing for mutual encouragement with the Roman church -- God's sovereignty over human plans and circumstances -- The purpose of spiritual gifts in strengthening the body of Christ -- Paul's universal obligation as a "debtor" to all of society -- The missionary strategy of becoming "all things to all people" -- The...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 2:6-11. Topics: Universal human need for salvation as established through the moral conditions of Jews and Gentiles -- The core theological principle of divine impartiality and the absence of favoritism -- Distinctions between three global categories of people based on spiritual knowledge -- Debate regarding the status and potential salv...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:6-7. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics: The fundamental necessity of faith to please God -- The honor and privilege that human actions can provide pleasure to the Creator -- The two pillars of faith: that God exists and that He rewards -- The linguistic connection between "He is" in Hebre...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:2-10 Topics: Paul’s improvisational writing style and "method to his madness" -- Foreshadowing of major Roman doctrines in the introductory greeting -- The Gospel as a promise fulfilled from Old Testament prophecy -- Justification by faith -- Typology and the unified theme of Christ across both Testaments -- The dual nature o...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:4-5. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics: The role of faith behind Abel's sacrifice compared to Cain's offering -- Cultivating mature faith and humility when reading difficult Scriptures -- The significance of blood sacrifice and atonement in Abel's righteousness -- God's sovereignty over the proper...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study is an introduction to the Epistle to the Romans, and will also cover Romans 1, verse 1. Topics: The central theme of Romans: justification by grace through faith -- Romans as a comprehensive summary of all Christian doctrines -- The historical context and value of the Epistle for the early church -- Contrasting true doctrine with works-based false tea...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:1-3. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/jo456wgr2x1nkci/Hebrews_11_01-03.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/5yr0a3r58ac...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:26-39. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/2gsweywhlutqfco/Hebrews_10_26-39.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/089ilod8h...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:22-25. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/cxweqchqdz8avqr/Hebrews_10_22-25.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/wj34o2g9l...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:10-21. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/lbou1w5qjxtr40i/Hebrews_10_10-21.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/sms6kml03...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:5-10. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/7eplrpdxkrbtjsi/Hebrews_10_05-10.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/4kjquh2dmn...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:1-7. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/7ttq31ei2dmwtg2/Hebrews_10_01-07.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/90ipny96lr3...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 9:27-28. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/rtr49kd22638e8u/Hebrews_09_27-28.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/jm7rnqhd84...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 9:16-28. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/kyoqysgyhouf5ug/Hebrews_09_16-28.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/bhyzv38l7z...

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 9:11-15. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/08w2vdklpmsfwbd/Hebrews_09_11-15.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/nrfhj6wojw...