Ever wondered what the most reliable and useful Bible commentaries are? Do you preach, teach, lead Bible study groups or enjoy studying God's word? Bellow are my top 10 Commentaries in no particular order. 1. Word Biblical Commentary 2. Pillar New Testament Commentary 3. Tyndale Commentary Series 4. NIV Application Commentary ... Continue Reading
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The wrong wells
What well's are you drinking from? John 4 is the famous passage of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. When Jesus offered her water that was long lasting and more refreshing then the water at this particular well (Jacobs well); the lady had a few questions for him. Are you too good, are you greater than our father Jacob who's well it is? ... Continue Reading
The Lord’s Prayer: Is God your prayer piñata
Monday Bible Study: The Lord’s Prayer (13/01/14) The Lord’s Prayer is probably one of the most well-known portions of Scripture. We see it in Luke Chapter 11:1–4 and also in Matthew Chapter 6:9–13. Its also perhaps one of the first passages that most of us learnt or were encouraged to memorise as children or when we first gave our life to ... Continue Reading
5 ways to kill repentance
The previous post was on repentance, well I thought it was only right we go through some things it is not (because I have done some myself). 1. Confessional repentance As mentioned in the previous post, repentance is a 180 degree turn away from sin. Confession acknowledges it but does nothing about it, without a repentance of the sin ... Continue Reading
Good leaders and Bible teachers should do 5 things
Just a short one today as I've been reflecting on my own leadership and what I should continuously display for Gods glory! Good leaders and Bible teachers should do 5 things (there may be more, but these are 5 points I see); 1 They have CHARACTER; this means they are God fearing, they love people and have integrity and fortitude of ... Continue Reading
Our Country is in desperate need of Heroes who embody integrity.
Our Country is in desperate need of Heroes who embody integrity. All around us leaders in different jobs, cultures and families are dropping like flies. Examples such as sexual sin of some degree or greed over power or money or an abuse of power. Integrity is lacking. WHAT IS INTEGRITY? The biblical understanding of integrity points to a ... Continue Reading