Category Archives: How to Study the Bible

Daily Bible Nugget #864, Revelation 3:12

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Jerry

7-21-24 Daily Bible Nugget 864 Revelation 3v12 The Nugget: Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the … Continue reading →

How to resolve differing Bible interpretations Part 6

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (KJV) … Continue reading →

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Mary had other children after Jesus was born Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: (KIJV) The Challenge: “1). Protestants generally use the principle … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #861, Luke 1:35

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee … Continue reading →

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How to resolve differing interpretations of the Bible Part 1

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: 2Pe 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. (KJV) 2Pe 3:17 So, dearly beloved, since you have … Continue reading →

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My Answer to Ten Unprofitable Bible Critics

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Jerry

The Challenge: It is hard to study the Bible when Bible scholars keep questioning the authenticity of the Bible and provide evidence of mistakes. Ten Negative Critics: Bart D. Ehrman – Findings: Ehrman has written extensively on the textual inconsistencies … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #852, Genesis 2:17

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. The Challenge: Adam lived for hundreds … Continue reading →

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Paul versus James in Acts

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Jerry

5-6-24 Paul versus James in Acts The Text: Act 21:21 And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #851, John 20:31

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Joh 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. The Questions: We are talking about God. Why … Continue reading →

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Cross Reference Bible Study is not the same as Proof-texting

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Jerry

The Texts: Joh 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word … Continue reading →

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