A morning retreat for Bible study, prayer, worship.
Set the tone for your day by reading and meditating on God's Word. Have a personal journal or notebook handy to jot down each day's details. Return at day's end for a review and appraisal of events and attitudes. bible study resourcesonline bible SearchOnline devotionalsIn touch ministries
In Touch Ministries is the teaching ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley and is dedicated to leading people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthening the local church.
About Dr. Charles Stanley: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/april/charles-stanley-died-in-touch-first-baptist-atlanta.html InTouch Ministries, article archives - https://www.intouch.org/read InTouch Ministries, article archives (2014 - Current) - https://www.intouch.org/read In Touch Ministries United Kingdom @Internet Archive - https://web.archive.org/web/20230608042927/https://www.intouchuk.org/ In Touch Ministries @Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4WHQW2BPb2/ Listen to Dr. Charles Stanley at OnePlace.com Sermon Notes Archive - https://www.intouch.org/watch/sermon-notes our daily bread
Today’s Devotional
https://odb.org/ Our Daily Bread Devotional Archives
https://odb.org/authors-category/archive/api/tile/sort All Topics | Our Daily Bread https://ourdailybread.org/all-topics/ ODB Discovery Series (compilation of 150+ topical studies) https://discoveryseries.org/ Our Daily Bread Media Video devotionals, Bible studies, Holy Land adventures, etc. https://www.odbmedia.org/ Billy graham evangelistic association
BGEA Homepage https://billygraham.org/ Billy Graham Daily Devotional https://billygraham.org/devotions/ Grace to you ministries (john macarthur)
Website https://www.gty.org/ GTY Devotionals https://www.gty.org/library/devotionals GTY Resources https://www.gty.org/library/resources/any/scripture/1?book=1&chapter=All&cat=all misc. Devotionals
first15, All Devotionals - https://www.first15.org/devotionals Heartlight (devotionals, articles & inspiration/use with discernment) - https://www.heartlight.org/ Today Devotion Library - https://todaydevotional.com/daily-devotional-library Today in the Word (Moody Bible Institute) - https://shorturl.at/cdOPT The Upper Room Daily Devotional (Methodist) - https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Read the bibleBible websites
The Bible Unpacked: Bible doctrine & topical Bible studies The 7 Editions, PDF’s & eBooks - https://www.thebibleunpacked.net/pdfs-ebooks/ In-Depth Edition here - https://www.thebibleunpacked.net/ebooks/tbu-indepth.pdf In-Depth PDF:
Miscellaneous Bible & Bible Study:
A Puritan’s Mind (largest Puritan & Reformed Christian website) - https://www.apuritansmind.com/ Adventuring Through the Bible (Ray Stedman) - https://www.raystedman.org/bible-overview/adventuring Berean Study Bible Free Downloads - https://berean.bible/downloads.htm Bible Hub, Online Bible Study Suite - https://biblehub.com/ BibleResources.org - https://bibleresources.org/ Bible Studies:Databases - https://libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/biblestudies/databases Bible Study Resources - https://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/bstudy/bstudy.htm Bible Study Lessons (David E. Pratte) - https://biblestudylessons.com/bible_resources.php Bible Study Lessons @FBC Global Missions (downloadable to Dropbox) - https://fbcva.org/globalmissions#Lessons Bibliatodo (Spanish/denomination N/A) - https://www.bibliatodo.com/en/bible/king-james-version/genesis-1-1 BibleTract.org Bible Studies - http://www.bibletract.org/studies.html Blue Letter Bible (charts and outlines, devotionals, Bible study, and more) - www.blueletterbible.org/resources/charts.cfm Christian Answers.Net - https://christiananswers.net/ Christian Bible Reference Site (free Bible studies/nonsectarian) - https://www.christianbiblereference.org/BibleStudy.htm Christian Classic Ethereal Library - https://ccel.org/home3/search?text=&genreID=&orderBy=Relevance Christian History @Christianity Today - https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/ Christian Resources (Bibles, Books, etc.) Downloads @Bibles Net - https://biblesnet.com/download.html Common English Bible - https://www.commonenglishbible.com/ compellingTruth (doctrine) - https://www.compellingtruth.org/ David’s Reference Works Library - https://biblemegasite.com/bible-library.html#bible EasyEnglish Bible (based on a vocabulary of 1,200 common English words) - https://www.easyenglish.bible/bible/easy/ Free-Online-Bible-Study Lessons - https://www.free-online-bible-study.com/ Free Practical and In-Depth Bible Studies - https://studyandobey.com/ The Gospel Way (variety of online resources) - https://gospelway.com/ Jesus Walk (Bible Studies) - https://www.jesuswalk.com/ Jewish Encyclopedia - https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/ Knowing Jesus (resources for Bible study) - www.knowing-jesus.com/ Life Bible (Formerly Tecarta) - https://lifebible.com/bible Links to Bibles, etc. @eBible (many are broken) - https://ebible.org/Bible/ Multi language Study Bible - https://etabetapi.com/cmp 99 Key Doctrines @The Gospel Project - https://gospelproject.lifeway.com/99-key-doctrines/ Online Bible Studies (LOTS of Bible Study resources!) - https://www.biblesnet.com/ Online Greek Interlinear Bible - https://www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/Greek_Index.htm Online Hebrew Interlinear Bible - https://www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/Hebrew_Index.htm Open the Bible/Resources - https://openthebible.org/?s= Parallel Bible online/compare translations - https://thebible.org/gt/index Preacher’s Bible, The Epistle to the Romans - https://pdfslide.net/documents/preachers-bible.html?page=1 Precept Austin (commentaries, verses, articles, devotionals, and more) - www.preceptaustin.org/ Puritan Library (incredible amount of resources!) - https://www.puritanlibrary.com/ REFORMED.ORG - https://reformed.org/ ReformedWiki - https://reformedwiki.com/ Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil (IBEP Portuguese Bible) - https://www.sbb.org.br/ StudyLight (Bible study tools) - https://www.studylight.org/ Tecarta Bible (Bible reader & study) - https://lifebible.com/bible Today in the Word (Bible Study Tools) - https://www.todayintheword.org/go-deeper/ Truth According to Scripture (“non-denominational”/use caution) - https://www.truthaccordingtoscripture.com/index.php Verse By Verse Ministry, a free in-depth Bible teaching site - www.versebyverseministry.org/ YouVersion (Bible App) - https://www.bible.com/ Worthy Bible - https://worthy.bible/ Bible Charts & Visuals:
Bible Diagrams - http://biblediagrams.com/diagrams/index.htm Bible Charts by Jerry @Blogspot - https://biblechartsbyjerry.blogspot.com/ Bible Posters/download free - https://bibleproject.com/downloads/posters/ Bible Study Charts @Berean Bible Society - https://www.bereanbiblesociety.org/category/bible-study-charts/ Bible Study Charts - https://www.gracebiblechurch-fw.com/bible-study-charts/ Bible Study & Doctrinal Charts - https://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/bstudy/charts.htm Bible Translation Chart - https://fba.org/images/stories/medialibrary/BibleTranslationChart.pdf Rose Publishing/Hendrickson Publishers (visual Bible resources) - www.hendricksonrose.com StudyMapBible (good visual aides for learning Bible books) - http://www.studymaps.org/bible/StudyMapBible-English.html Visual Unit online (Biblical resources for the visually-minded) - https://visualunit.me/ Christian e-Cards: CrossCards @Salem Media Group - https://www.crosscards.com/ Commentary:
The Bible Book by Book (outline) - https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/16290/pg16290-images.html#id_9 The Bible Period by Period (study) - https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/16290/pg16290-images.html#id_9 Bible Commentaries from BibleGateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/ Bible Commentaries from Precept Austin - https://www.preceptaustin.org/tool_commentary Bible Ref, An Online Bible Commentary You Can Understand - https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Says - Bible Commentary - https://thebiblesays.com/ Christian Commentaries online - https://www.preceptaustin.org/christian-commentaries-online Easy English Bible Commentary - https://www.easyenglish.bible/bible-commentaries/ The Enduring Word Bible Commentary - https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ 50+ free online commentaries @Bible Hub - https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ The Gospel Coalition Bible Commentary - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/ Bible Ref, An Online Bible Commentary You Can Understand - https://www.bibleref.com/ 128 Bible Commentaries @StudyLight - https://www.studylight.org/commentaries.html Concordance: KJV Online Concordance - https://thekingsbible.com/Concordance/praying/1 Cross References: Browse over 340,000 cross references in the Bible (April 2010) - https://www.openbible.info/ Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Bible Cross References - https://shorturl.at/bcoNQ Viz.Bible visual cross references project - https://viz.bible/remaking-influential-cross-reference-visualization/ also here - https://public.tableau.com/views/BibleCrossReferences/Arcs?:showVizHome=no&:mobile=true Dictionaries & Encyclopedias: Condensed Biblical Encyclopedia @StudyLight - https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/cbc.html **BibleStudyGuide (links to StudyLight) - http://m.biblestudyguide.org/dictionary-encyclopedia/index.htm Discipleship: ABC’s of Discipleship - https://shorturl.at/klwzU ABC’s of Discipleship Study - https://shorturl.at/AGKSY Bibles Net. Com, Complete Christian Library - https://www.biblesnet.com/library_all_resources.html CTO Ministries (making disciples who make disciples) - https://ctoministries.org/ Discipleship Handbook (e-book) - https://shorturl.at/rwB13 Discipleship Tools - www.discipleshiptools.org Navigators Discipleship Resources - https://www.navigators.org/ The Hand Illustration - https://navresources.ca/page.php?page=hand The Wheel Illustration https://navresources.ca/page.php?page=wheel Evangelism: Answers to Tough Questions - https://evangelismexplosion.org/resources/answers-to-tough-questions/ The Bridge to Life (PDF) - https://www.navigators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/navigators-bridge-to-life.pdf One-Verse Evangelism (PDF) - https://www.navigators.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/navtool-one-verse-evangelism.pdf RomansRoad.org - https://romansroad.org/ Seeing God’s Message - https://shorturl.at/fuDN0 Steps to Life - https://evangelismexplosion.org/resources/steps-to-life/ Bible Games: Bible IQ - provides game-changing Bible e-learning programs & content - https://www.bibleiq.org/ Kids' Bibles Online: Bible for Children (stories/multi-media formats) - https://bibleforchildren.org/ Bible for Children, Language Index - https://bibleforchildren.org/index.php?lang=e#language-list Children’s Bible @BibleHub - https://biblehub.com/childrens/ Children’s Bible (Stories) @Bibles Net - https://biblesnet.com/thechildrensbible.htm International Children’s Bible @BibleGateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/International-Childrens-Bible-ICB/ International Children’s Bible @YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/versions/1359-ICB-international-children-s-bible Superbook - https://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/sb_bible/ Olive Tree: Olive Tree Bible App - Read & Study Daily (BEST Bible Study app!) - https://www.olivetree.com/bible-study-apps/ Olive Tree Blog - https://www.olivetree.com/blog/7-step-bible-study-methods/ Olive Tree Free Bible Software Resources - https://www.olivetree.com/store/home.php?cat=259&free=y Online Bible Software: eBible - https://ebible.org/study/ eRhema - https://bible.tjc.org/ NET Bible - https://netbible.org/bible/Matthew+1 STEP Bible (Tyndal) - https://www.stepbible.org/ Bible Questions: Bible Questions Answered | Got Questions.org - https://www.gotquestions.org/ Questions God. Com (Find Answers: Life's Questions, Meaning, Purpose!) - https://www.questionsgod.com/about.htm Bible Search: (See Topic Search under “Topical Bible” below) Biblearc - https://app.biblearc.com/ Bible Verse Lookup (KJV) - https://aruljohn.com/Bible/ Blue Letter Bible Search - https://www.blueletterbible.org/ ERF Bibleserver, Explore your Bible - https://www.bibleserver.com/en eRhema Bible App (Scriptures search using original languages through a simple user interface) - https://bible.tjc.org/ Oremus Bible Search - https://bible.oremus.org/ Search for Bible Verses - https://dailyverses.net/search Smart Bible Search (the fast Bible search engine that understands what you're thinking) - http://www.smartbiblesearch.com/ Teachers & Pastors: some of the more reliable pastors, evangelists and teachers Charles Stanley (went to be with the Lord, April 2023) @InTouch Ministries - www.intouch.org/ R.C. Sproul (1939 - 2017), founder of Ligionier Ministries (Reformed) - www.ligonier.org/ Franklin Graham @ BGEA - billygraham.org/ John MacArthur @Grace to You - www.gty.org Andy Woods Ministries (focus on study of God's Word and Bible prophecy) - www.andywoodsministries.org/ Bible Timelines: Bible Chronology - https://www.biblechronology.com/site/timeline Bible Timeline - https://www.conazarene.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bible-Timeline.pdf Chronology of the Bible - https://aschmann.net/BibleChronology/ Complete Bible Timeline - https://www.conazarene.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bible-Timeline.pdf Enter the Bible Timeline - https://enterthebible.org/timeline Interactive Biblical Timeline - https://thebiblesays.com/timeline/ The Bible Timeline (**amazing facts) - http://websites.milonic.com/biblehistory.com/ | http://timeline.biblehistory.com/ Topical Bible
A ‣ B ‣ C ‣ D ‣ E ‣ F ‣ G ‣ H ‣ I ‣ J ‣ K ‣ L ‣ M ‣ N ‣ O ‣ P ‣ Q ‣ R ‣ S ‣ T ‣ U ‣ V ‣ W ‣ Y ‣ Z What Does the Bible Say About… This Bible is a mashup of the Yahoo! and ESV Bible web services. It searches the Internet for the topics that interest people, many of which you’d never find in a traditional topical Bible. Then it shows relevant verses. from OpenBible.info - https://www.openbible.info/ Topical Bible, other:
Bible Reasons - https://biblereasons.com/a-z-bible-verses-about-index/ Bible Topic Index @BibleGateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/topics/ *Bible Topics Question & Answer (SDA/Ellen G. White) - https://bibletopics.org/ Search @Sermon Central - https://www.sermoncentral.com/bible/new-international-version-niv/search??keyword= Search the Bible by Topic @Blue Letter Bible - https://www.blueletterbible.org/ The Thematic Bible @Knowing Jesus - https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/themes Topical Images @Knowing Jesus - https://images.knowing-jesus.com/topics Topical Bible Verses @Knowing Jesus - https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics Topical Search @BibleHub - https://biblehub.com/ *Cult Alert - SDA (probably OK since answers are actual Bible verses) Bible Translations: Bible Translations for download @eBible - https://ebible.org/find/ Online Parallel Bible - http://www.biblecc.com/ Online Parallel Bible by Chapters - https://www.parallelbible.com/ Parallel Plus @TheBible.org - https://thebible.org/gt/index Biblia Internetowa - https://biblia.apologetyka.co/search Greek Interlinear - https://www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/Greek_Index.htm *Note that the above resources are free; however, some offer subscriptions for additional resources. **False Denominations Alert: Bible Study Guide = Church of Christ;“amazing facts = SDA bible study
The Bible Unpacked
Bible doctrine & topical Bible studies This resource is one of the best I've found online; you'll find it very helpful in your Biblical studies.
The 7 Editions, PDF’s & eBooks - https://www.thebibleunpacked.net/pdfs-ebooks/ In-Depth Edition here - https://www.thebibleunpacked.net/ebooks/tbu-indepth.pdf In-Depth PDF:
Bible Study Helps (mnemonic devices):
S – Scripture Read a short Bible passage out loud and/or write it out. You may discover something new. O – Observation Examine the text; what do you see in the verses you’re reading?
I – Interpretation Interpretation is asking: what does this Bible passage mean, particularly to the first audience? Although we can understand some of that by simply reading the passage, the correct interpretation won’t always come naturally. How do we interpret? First we can look at the immediate Bible passage context; then, the verses or chapters before or after may give us more understanding. The Bible book as a whole will, as well. But sometimes we still won’t know enough to understand and interpret properly. Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias and commentaries are key to interpreting correctly. Meaning studied, learned scholars of the languages and history. A – Application Apply God’s Word to your life in a practical way. This is the part where you personalize your study of Scripture. As you read over the text, how does it apply to you? Is there a specific action you need to take or a confession you need to make? If it’s an action, try to make it SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Application Notes:
P – Prayer Pray that the Scripture you just studied will take root in your heart and produce good works. If something has been revealed to you from God’s Word, pray about it. Confess any sin that has been revealed during this time of study. Praise God for His attributes and thank Him for His Word and His goodness in your life. Also, ask the Holy Spirit to help you in discipleship, and for strength and courage to help you apply these truths. Is there a S.P.E.C. in the Passage?
The AEIOU of Bible Reading
Questions to ask during a Bible Study:
What did the Scripture mean back then? What does it mean now? Who is the author? Who was the intended audience? What was the author's intent? How does the passage relate to the Bible as a whole? How does it connect to the Gospel? Where did this passage take place? What was going on then? How is this Bible verse relevant? Why did this happen? How can I apply it to my life? What does it mean to me?
Inductive Bible Study: 12 Inductive Bible Study Methods, Charts - https://www.questionsgod.com/1-charts-12-inductive-methods.htm Inductive Bible Study at Precept Austin - https://www.preceptaustin.org/observation Misc. Bible Study: Sin List from A - Z - https://prayerineverycity.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/sin-list-from-a-z3.pdf Preacher's Bible @issuu - https://issuu.com/esperanca/docs/preachers_bible_romans Passage | Bible.org - https://bible.org/passage Online Bible Study Lessons: 800+ Free Bible Study Lessons - https://studyandobey.com/ FBCVA Global Missions Publications/Lessons (uses Dropbox) - https://fbcva.org/globalmissions#Lessons Bible Study Worksheets: I Rejoice at Thy Word Bible Study Worksheets - https://www.rejoiceatthyword.com/ Free Bible Study Worksheets - https://www.thescribesportion.com/bible-study-worksheets-8-5x-11/ Bible maps & photos
Bible Atlases & Maps:
Bible Atlas.org - https://bibleatlas.org/ Bible Atlas online - https://www.godweb.org/atlasindex.htm Bible.ca (Bible maps & Chronology) - https://www.bible.ca/maps/welcome.htm Freeware Bible Class Atlas/Maps - https://www.ebibleteacher.com/imagehtml/batlas.html Bible Land Maps - https://www.newtestamentchristians.com/bible-study-resources/bible-land-maps/ Bible Locations Today - https://scriptures.blog/bible-locations-with-interactive-map/ Bible Maps Search Engine - https://www.casualenglishbible.com/resource Bible Maps, Timelines & Pictures - https://www.biblestudy.org/maps/main.html Biblical Maps for Bible Study - https://www.conformingtojesus.com/biblical_maps.htm NLT Bible Maps - https://insight.org/general/bible-maps Online Bible Atlas - https://www.godweb.org/atlasindex.htm The Bible Atlas PDF:
Bible Geocoding The location of every identifiable place mentioned in the Bible; from OpenBible.info - https://www.openbible.info/ Google Earth (KMZ) Photos:
Bible Walks 500+ sites - https://www.biblewalks.com/sites-overview Free High-Resolution Photos (note these are samples from books they are selling) - https://www.bibleplaces.com/free/ History of the Temple Mount & the Jewish Temples - http://www.templemount.org/ Photos of the Holy Land - https://holylandphotos.org/page.asp?page_ID=8 Panoramas of the (modern-day) Holy Land - https://p4panorama.com/panos/holyland-jerusalem-360-virtual-tour/ Cathedrals: Basilique-Cathedrale-Norte-Dame - https://ivrpa.org/panorama/basilique-cathedrale-notre-dame-de-quebec-hd/ Panoramas of Cathedral Interiors - https://hyperallergic.com/243642/dizzying-panoramas-of-cathedral-interiors/ Bible App: Virtual New Testament App (LDS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-new-testament/id1160396209 bible verse memory
BibleMemory.com (also with app) - https://biblememory.com/myverses/
Bible Verse Memory by Topic @BibleMemory.com - https://biblememory.com/bible-memory-verses-topical/ Memorize Scripture, daily memory tool - https://memorizescripture.org/ 100 Bible Memory Verses for Sunday School - https://www.signupgenius.com/church/bible-memory-verses.cfm 100 Most Popular Verses @DailyVerses.net - https://dailyverses.net/top-100-bible-verses 100 Most-Read Verses - https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2009/05/the-100-most-read-bible-verses-at-biblegatewaycom/ Short Bible Verses - https://sundayschool.works/bible-verses/short-bible-verses/ Topical Memory System at The Navigators - https://www.navigators.org/resource/topical-memory-system/ Words of Faith, Hope & Love - https://www.wordsoffaithhopelove.com/150-bible-verses-all-christians-should-memorize/ Fighter Verses: Fighter Verses (Memorize Scripture to Fight the Good Fight of Faith) - https://www.fighterverses.com/ Fighter Verses Index - https://www.fighterverses.com/verse-index Fighter Verses References PDF:
christian inspiration & praise
Praise & Worship Online Resources: Daily Praise/Wisdom Archives - https://www.heartlight.org/devotionals/dailywisdom/archive.html Illustrated Bible Verses to Encourage and Uplift Christians @Heartlight - https://www.heartlight.org/gallery/ Lectionary Resources (insights & creative worship suggestions) https://sacredise.com/lectionary-resources/ Verses of Praise - https://www.renewingworshipnc.org/verses-of-praise/ God-Centered Worship Principles
bible journaling
also see Prayer Journal Introduction: Bible journaling is a creative way to engage with God's Word. With your pen, you can visually capture scripture, meditate on God's Word, and memorize verses. Journalling can be viewed as a personal act of devotion, or as form of worship. Some even share their journals. Use your personal style to grow deeper in God's Word via this method. Bible Journal Websites: How to Start Bible Journaling @Lifeway - https://shorturl.at/eIY45 How to Bible Journal @NIV - https://www.thenivbible.com/blog/how-to-bible-journal/ Christian Gratitude Journal Prompts - https://proverbs31mentor.com/gratitude-journal-prompts/ Faith Journal Prompts - https://www.thescribesportion.com/journal-prompts/ PrayerACTS Prayer method
ACTS Prayer Acronym
A – Adoration “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” (Revelation 4:11) Start your prayers with praise. Praise God for who He is. Worship Him and acknowledge His greatness. Praise keeps your eyes fixed on God. C- Confession Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) Tell God you're sorry for where you've fallen short, where your actions haven't lived up to His expectations, where you haven't done something you should have. Then ask for forgiveness and for help to do better next time. Consider what you've done and left undone. God is ready to forgive you and apply His grace and mercy, but you first need to confess and ask for forgiveness. T – Thanksgiving Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (Psalm 107:8-9) Give thanks to God, the Giver of all good gifts (James 1:17). It is His will that we give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess. 5:18). Tell God "thank you" for His work in your life. Give thanks for all His blessings bestowed upon you. Gratitude helps shift our thinking from what’s wrong to what is right. S – Supplication Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6 – 7) Ask God for specific requests for yourself and others. Share what's on your heart, and where you need the Lord's help, guidance, and healing. Pray about the needs of others. Adapted from - https://www.prayerandpossibilities.com/acts-a-guide-to-pray-as-jesus-taught/ Additional info here - http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37718&columnid=156 A PSALM OF DAVID - Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Commentary for Psalm 23 - https://www.christianity.com/bible/niv/psalm/23 Also - https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-in-psalm-23.html PRAYER WEBSITES
All the Prayers in the Bible - https://truthaccordingtoscripture.com/documents/prayers/All%20the%20Prayers%20in%20the%20Bible.pdf Bible verses about prayer | Pray.com - https://www.pray.com/articles/bible-verses-about-prayer Crosswalk - https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/ Crosswalk Prayer Guides Downloads - https://www.crosscards.com/printables/prayer-guides/ All Age Worship Resources.Org - https://www.allageworshipresources.org/category/all-age-services/
Lords-prayer-words.com (traditional & contemporary Christian prayers) - https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/ Operation World - Countries Alphabetically- https://operationworld.org/prayer-resources/countries-alphabetically/ The Prayer Institute - https://www.prayerinstitute.com/prayer-library/ PRAY with me, prayers for special help @Salem Media Group - https://www.praywithme.com/ Prayer Tools @Navigators - https://www.navigators.org/resource/prayer-tools/ Praying in Victory - https://www.prayingscriptures.com/ Praying the Bible (personalized verses for prayer/PDF) - https://www.spiritualarchive.org/prayer/Praying-the-Bible.pdf Praying the Prayers of the Bible (excerpt) - https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/Cb6WCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 Create a Prayer Service for Personal Use - https://www.liturgy.io/style=LINED&trans=KJV&psalt=DEF&lect=ONE&plect=ONE Interactive Prayer Map (Voice of the Martyrs) - https://releaseinternational.org/interactive-prayer-map/ misc. prayer
*above PDF's from https://www.allageworshipresources.org/
Try the Daily Examen
Meaning of Examen: 1. an examination or detailed study; 2. (Ecclesiastical) a methodical scrutiny of one's conscience Examen Word origin - Latin, the tongue of a balance, examination; for exagmen, from exigere to weigh accurately, to treat The Five Steps:
Accountability Questions from a variety Christian sources/6-page PDF - https://shorturl.at/aemyI
"Christian Checklist"
Verses for above:
Prayer journalingalso see Bible Journal
What To Put In A Prayer Journal
You can add anything you like in your journal; here are some ideas to get you started.
7 Types of Prayer - https://shorturl.at/bfluK
A year's worth of prayer prompts - https://hopefilledfaith.com/prayer-prompts/#365_Days_of_Prayer_Prompts church creedswhat is a creed?
What is a Creed?
creed:
Creed Websites: Reformed Church in America/Creeds & Confessions - https://www.rca.org/about/theology/creeds-and-confessions/ What is a Catechism? catechism: a summary of the principles of the Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used to instruct Christians. “Catechism” comes from a Greek word, Katecheo, which simply means “to teach.” The purpose of the catechism is to provide a firm foundation for our faith, based in scripture. More here - https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-catechism-is-it-still-applicable-today.html Catechism Websites: About catechisms (Wikipedia ) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechism The Baptist Catechism - https://founders.org/library/the-baptist-catechism/ THE SMALL CATECHISM by Dr. Martin Luther - https://blc.edu/comm/gargy/gargy1/elscatechism.htm (1647) Westminster Confession of Faith - https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/
An Exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith - https://reformed.org/documents/shaw/ the apostle's creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church*, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. from https://www.rca.org/about/theology/creeds-and-confessions/the-apostles-creed/ nicene creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. from https://www.rca.org/about/theology/creeds-and-confessions/the-nicene-creed/ the ten commandments
Exodus 20 (NIV) And God spoke all these words: 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
For commentary, see "The Ten Commandments - Bible Verses and Importance Today" - https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/the-10-commandments-bible-verse-list-and-meaning.html The Ten Commandments Academy at Bible IQ - https://www.bibleiq.org/the-ten-commandments-academy/ the beatitudes
The Beatitudes in Scripture The beatitudes are found in Matthew 5:3-12 and paralleled in Luke 6:20–23:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (NIV) The Beatitudes in Matthew 5: Meaning and Significance for Today: https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/beatitudes deception in the church/Discernment ministry
There now exist innumerable false teachers, self-proclaimed "prophets," false religions, and cults in our current society, with more cropping up constantly. I’ll discuss this extremely important topic here and provide some listings and links, as well as reputable discernment ministries. *For a complete listing, see Index of Cults & Religions PDF below. What is Discernment? See here for an excellent article by Sinclair Ferguson/Ligionier Ministries: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/discernment-thinking-gods-thoughts Bible Verses about being Deceived - https://www.openbible.info/topics/being_deceived False Religions:
False movements within Christianity:
CARM is an excellent resource for reviewing these false movements Paul told the Galatians that if anyone, even an “angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8).
Mormon Scriptures - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures?lang=eng Mormonism as a cult, articles - https://culteducation.com/group/1057-the-mormon-church.html Notes: Note they introduce the crazy stuff at a later date, all the while indoctrinating and brainwashing members. I find it revealing that on their website and sites viewable to the general population, they come across as very "normal", even trying to come across as "Christian". Be assured, that they are FAR from it!
*Index of Cults and Religions, online with links - https://www.watchman.org/index-of-cults-and-religions/
*Index of Cults and Religions (PDF)
Websites dealing with deception in the Church today:
Listing of Discernment Websites here (need to review) - https://www.themessedupchurch.com/recommended-websites Apologetics Index - https://www.apologeticsindex.org/site/index-a The Bereans Apologetic Research Ministry - https://thebereans.net/ Beware of False Teachers - http://www.stand4thelord.com/p/list-of-false-teachers-and-cult-list.html Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA) - https://www.christiananswersnewage.com/ Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) - https://carm.org/ Dictionary of False Terms @CARM - https://carm.org/resources/dictionaries/false-terms/ Christian Research Network - https://christianresearchnetwork.org/ Cult Education Institute (maybe liberal) - https://culteducation.com/ Deception in the Church - http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/ Deception in the Church Exhaustive Search Engine - http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/search9.html 4 Truth Ministry - https://www.4truthministry.org/ Lighthouse Trails Research Project (very helpful!) - https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/ Search LTR Archive - https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/search/search.php?id=44070390 LTRP Topical Research Index - https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/researchtopics.htm LTRP Contemplative & New Spirituality Terms - https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/glossary.htm LTRP Contemplative & New Spirituality Who's Who - https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/glossarynames.htm Protestia, cataloging theological mischief-makers since 2012 - https://protestia.com/ DISNTR | Reformation Charlotte - https://disntr.com/ reformation21 - https://www.reformation21.org/ Reformed *Apologetic Articles - https://reformed.org/apologetics/ Spiritual Research Network (Chris Lawson) - https://www.spiritualresearchnetwork.org/ Watchman Fellowship (excellent resource!) - https://www.watchman.org/site-map/ Watchman Profiles (free online sampling) - https://www.watchman.org/profiles/ Watchman Index of Cults and Religions - https://www.watchman.org/index-of-cults-and-religions/ Marsha West on Renew America - https://www.renewamerica.com/columns/mwest Articles: A New and Rising Liberalism - https://www.reformation21.org/blog/a-new-and-rising-liberalism Occultic Practices & Beliefs Crossing into Charismatic Revivalism (Chris Lawson) - https://shorturl.at/pAEU3 Six Dangerous Teachings Within the Visible Church - https://www.4truthministry.org/false-movements/ Understanding Neo-Evangelicalism - https://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/separate/newevan.htm Bible prophecy
End Times & Prophecy Websites
Bible Prophecy - https://www.preceptaustin.org/prophecy Chart of the Book of Revelation - https://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/proph/chtrev.pdf End Time Headlines | News From a Prophetic Perspective - https://endtimeheadlines.org/ Key Prophetic Events - https://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/proph/chtproph.pdf Olive Tree Ministries (End Times & Current Events) - https://olivetreeviews.org/ Online Prophecy Chart @David Jeremiah- https://www.davidjeremiah.org/onlineprophecychart/chart?showemailsignup=true Prophecy Charts - http://middletownbiblechurch.org/proph/prophecy.htm Prophecy Signs, are we living in the end-times? (denomination N/A) - https://www.prophecysigns.com/ps6 Questions about the End Times - https://www.gotquestions.org/questions_end-times.html Revelation Bible Prophecy (although not revealed—SDA) - https://www.revelationbibleprophecy.org/ Revelation Study Resources @ThruTheBible - https://ttb.org/resources/study-guides/revelation-study-guide Studies in Bible Prophecy (Ray C. Stedman) - https://www.templemount.org/rayprophecy.html The Revelation of Jesus Christ @BlueLetterBible - https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/misc/revelation_chart.cfm The Revelation of the Word (denomination N/A) - https://clearvisionbiblestudies.com/gosey/Bible-Chart/view-large-chart.html *These Last Days Bible Study Guides (SDA/Ellen G. White) - https://bibletopics.org/ *Cult alert - SDA (probably OK since answers are in format of Bible verses/not sure what Bible version is used) Christian musichymns
Archive of Lyrics & Piano Music
https://gccsatx.com/hymns/ https://web.archive.org/web/20230606132904/https://gccsatx.com/hymns/ family radio hymnalscontemporary christian
WPER Positive Hits (Radio Station) - https://wper.org/listen-live/
Passion - It is Finished (YouTube) by Melodie Malone - https://youtu.be/eEiFSrBwIjk gregorian chant
What is Gregorian Chant?
from Oxford Dictionaries: noun: Gregorian chant; plural noun: Gregorian chants “Church music sung as a single vocal line in free rhythm and a restricted scale (plainsong), in a style developed for the medieval Latin liturgy. Origin mid-18th century: named after St Gregory the Great (in Latin Gregorius ), who is said to have standardized it.” Websites: Gregorian Chant @Classical Radio.com - https://www.classicalradio.com/gregorianchant Gregorian Chant Propers - https://www.ccwatershed.org/goupil/ Gregorian Chant @Radio.net - https://www.radio.net/s/calmgregorianchant What is Gregorian Chant? - https://www.classical-music.com/features/musical-terms/what-is-gregorian-chant/ Christian CharitiesAlthough many cannot afford to donate money, these Christian organizations can use prayer.
gospel india mission
compassion international
barnabas aid
billy graham evangelistic association
BGEA Mission Statement: "Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same." In addition to sharing the Gospel around the world, they are also active in calling out sin and deception in today's society. For more information, resources, and/or to donate, visit their website here: https://billygraham.org/ Christian persecution around the world
Open Doors International World Watch List 2024 - https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/ Persecution.org (Christian Persecution News) - https://www.persecution.org/ Evidences of God, the Divine CreatorGreat is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Psalm 48:1 God & Creation
The Bible & Science, Websites:
Access Research Network - http://www.arn.org/
Answers in Genesis - https://answersingenesis.org/ BIOLOGOS, Resources - https://biologos.org/resources?hierarchicalMenu%5Btopics.lvl0%5D=Views%20on%20Creation Creation.com - https://creation.com/ CreationWiki - http://www.creationwiki.org/Main_Page Discovery Institute (Center for Science and Culture) - https://www.discovery.org/id/ ISCID (defunct) - https://web.archive.org/web/20130511020010/http://www.iscid.org/ NW Creation Network - http://nwcreation.net/ Reasons to Believe - https://reasons.org/ Hugh Ross @Reasons to Believe - https://reasons.org/team/hugh-ross Astronomy: Universe Watcher - https://universewatcher.com/what-is-the-size-of-earth-compared-to-the-universe/ Sizes of Things in Space - https://www.spacecentre.nz/resources/learn/universe/sizes.html Magnifying the Universe how great thou art
Carl Boberg, 1886
Verse 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r thru-out the universe displayed! Chorus Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Verse 2 When thru the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze, Chorus Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Verse 3 And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in – That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin! Chorus Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Verse 4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! Chorus Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Music here - https://gccsatx.com/hymns/how-great-thou-art/
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