2014-05-20T15:13:47-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/new+testament/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12368 2014-05-20T15:13:47-05:00 "But everyone knows that the New Testament was [insert common myth here]." There are so many misapprehensions floating around the Web and modern culture, we need to have good accessible and authoritative refutations available. Help is at hand. God: New Evidence has launched a new series of video shorts called Jesus Myths. Also curated on their YouTube channel, it is the work of moments to embed into a blog or website, post to Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest, or download to project in a meeting. You can also discuss the videos on the God: New Evidence Facebook page. http://faithgateway.com/30-days-to-understanding-the-bible/ 2013-10-04T14:42:18-05:00 Editor’s note: As I was sitting at my kitchen table preparing for this Bible study from 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, my husband picked up the book next to my cup of coffee, scanned the first few chapters, and pronounced, “This is a Bible Study for exactly how my brain works.” Now granted, he’s an environmental […] http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7077 2012-02-22T11:22:06-05:00 You may be familiar with the chemistry periodic table, which lays out all the elements in relation to each other. Tim Challies has placed all the books of the Bible in a similar layout, and given people the freedom to reuse or publish it in any way. http://ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=3004 2010-11-09T21:13:26-05:00 In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve--not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. This study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him. http://ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=2900 2010-11-04T10:59:43-05:00 Unique among reference books on the Bible, the volumes of the IVP Bible Dictionary Series bridge the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accesible and summary format. Articles cover traditional and contemporary topics, including cross-sectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical or cultural background, and each Old and New Testament book as a whole. http://ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=2180 2010-11-04T10:54:05-05:00 With a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart, Tom Wright walks you through the New Testament in these guides designed especially with everyday readers in mind. Perfect for group use or daily personal reflection, these studies use the popular inductive method combined with Wright's thoughtful insights to bring contemporary application of Scripture to life. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=65&chapter=8&version=31&context=chapter 2009-08-07T11:35:00-05:00 The New Testament (or "new covenant") is the covenant that Jesus has mediated between God and man. Through this new covenant, Christ pays for our sins and we receive salvation. This new covenant takes the place of the Old Testament, in which all people stood condemned by the law for their sin. http://backtothebible.org/index.php/Galatians.html 2009-05-06T15:18:45-05:00 How can I experience the freedom found in Christ? This study, which covers the entire book of Galatians, will help you see the bondage of man's sinful nature and explain the freedom provided by Christ Jesus--a freedom that will satisfy, when nothing else does. http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/matthew.php 2008-07-03T15:54:08-05:00 This introduction to the book of Matthew reports on the title, author, outline, and date of writing .Matthew’s main purpose is to prove to his Jewish readers that Jesus is their Messiah. He does this primarily by showing how Jesus in his life and ministry fulfilled the OT Scriptures. http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/revelation.php 2008-07-03T15:45:19-05:00 This introduction to the book of Revelation reports on the author, date, occasion, purpose, literary form, distinctive features, interpretation, and outlink. For an adequate understanding of Revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the Western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation.