Bible Studies

The Bible

This book contains: the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

Its doctrine is holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be saved, and practice it to be holy.

It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here heaven is open, and the gates of hell are disclosed.

Christ is the grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.

Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, health to the soul, and a river of pleasure. It is given to you here in this life, will be opened at the judgment, and is established forever.

It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its contents.

For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. — 1 Thess. 2:13

John F. MacArthur, Jr., The MacArthur Study Bible, (Dallas: Word Publishing) 1997.

Fundamentals of the Faith

Fundamentals of the Faith (FoF) provides new believers with a rock-solid theological foundation and helps mature Christians sharpen their understanding of key doctrines and equip them for evangelism and discipleship. With topics ranging from the character of God to church participation, it’s an ideal study for discipling new believers or returning to the basics of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Many young believers take these classes to grow in their understanding of biblical truths. 

Thirteen lessons blend basic biblical truths with personal obedience and service.

  1. Introduction to the Bible

  2. How to Know the Bible

  3. God: His Character and Attributes

  4. The Person of Jesus Christ

  5. The Work of Christ

  6. Salvation

  7. The Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit

  8. Prayer and the Believer

  9. The Church: Fellowship and Worship

  10. Spiritual Gifts

  11. Evangelism and the Believer

  12. Obedience

  13. God's Will and Guidance

It fosters the only kind of unity that truly means anything in the church - unity based on a shared understanding of God's truth. You can't afford to miss it if your faith is to be firmly established and sincerely practiced.

How to Study the Bible

You try faithfully to read and study your Bible, yet you still wonder, How can I study the Bible so it really makes a difference in my life? Or, What’s the best way to dig into the Word?

There’s no more important skill you can cultivate than handling your Bible with understanding and accuracy. There’s no greater joy than digging into and discovering biblical truth on your own. And there’s no part of life that a deeper and wider grasp of God’s Word doesn’t touch.

In How to Study the Bible, John MacArthur takes you on a fascinating exploration of God’s Word to reveal its glorious attributes.

One NT Book at a Time Reading Plan

Begin with a short New Testament book, such as 1 John, and read it through in one sitting every day for thirty days. At the end of that time, you will know the book. Write on index cards the major theme of each chapter. By referring to the cards as you do your daily reading, you will begin to remember the content of each chapter. In fact, you will develop a perception of the book with your mind's eye.

When you come to longer books, divide them into short sections and read each section daily for thirty days. For example, the gospel of John contains twenty-one chapters. Divide it into three sections of seven chapters. At the end of ninety days, you will finish John.

5x5x5 New Testament Reading Plan

Read through the New Testament in a year, reading Monday to Friday. Weekends are set aside for reflection and other reading. Especially beneficial if you’re new to a daily discipline of Bible reading.

Every Word in the Bible Reading Plan

Read through the entire Bible one chapter at a time over three years. Readings alternate between the Old and New Testaments.

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