Topical Bible Studies

The gap theory is an "Old Earth" creationism view, also known as the ruin-reconstruction theory or gap creationism. The concept suggests that a time gap of millions to billions of years occurred between the first and second verses of the Bible.

Explore four types of love in the Bible. Discover what love really means, and how you can follow Jesus Christ's command to "love one another."

Learn the importance of wearing the Full Armor of God and how it protects against Satan's attacks in this illustrated, step by step study from Ephesians 6:10-18.

Is God calling you? This question can be the source of great anxiety in the Christian life. We put it right up there with knowing God's will or learning our true purpose in life. In this study, Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com takes on the many doubts and questions we typically face as we attempt to discover God's calling.

While early Christians were not required to fast, there is nothing in the Bible that forbids it. In fact, many New Testament believers observed prayer and fasting regularly. Spiritual fasting clearly has a place and a purpose for God's people today. We'll look at spiritual fasting—what it is and what it's not—as we consider the biblical purpose...

Church discipline is the biblical process of confronting and correcting sin in the body of Christ. Scripture gives particular emphasis to Christians engaged in matters of sexual immorality, those creating discord or strife between members of the body of Christ, those spreading false teachings, and believers in outspoken rebellion to the...

Dealing with difficult people not only tests our faith in God, but it also puts our witness on display. One biblical figure who responded well to difficult people was David, who triumphed over many offensive characters to become king of Israel. Join Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com as he looks at some of the godly ways David dealt...

When we wonder how to pray, we seldom look to the Bible for guidance. The truth, however, is that the Bible is packed with praying people, and we can learn much from their examples. In fact, we can find tips from the Bible that teach us how to pray in every situation—when we're desperate, brokenhearted, ill, and even when we're thankful.

The Bible speaks specifically to the question of Christians filing lawsuits against one another in 1 Corinthians 6. Paul plainly teaches that believers should not turn to secular courts to resolve their differences. However, the Bible does not say a Christian can never file a lawsuit in court.

What is sin? For such a small word, a lot is packed into the meaning of sin. Besides defining sin, this article attempts to answer several frequently asked questions about sin.

Is getting angry a sin? In this study, Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com searches the Bible for clues about anger. He suggests that getting angry is a temptation, but what we do after that can lead to sin. The Bible has a lot to say about the subject of anger. Even better, it teaches us how to deal with our angry feelings.

I've been asked many times by Christians, "Is gambling a sin?" Some are surprised to learn that the Bible does not explicitly say, "Thou shalt not gamble." However, as Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com elaborates in this article titled, "Is Gambling a Sin?," the Bible does contain wisdom for dealing with every situation, including...

The beatitudes come from the opening verses of the famous Sermon on the Mount delivered by Jesus and recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Here Jesus states several blessings, each beginning with the phrase, "Blessed are ..." These proverb-like sayings are packed with meaning and worthy of thorough study.

We spend an awful lot of time worrying. And the time we've wasted on worry can never be reclaimed. If you've decided to spend your time more wisely, here are four biblical reasons not to worry.

Most of us have spent some time wondering what heaven will be like. Wouldn't you have been eager to know just what Lazarus saw during those four days he ventured into the afterlife? Curiously, the Bible doesn't reveal what Lazarus saw in heaven. But it does make plain one very important truth about heaven.

Are you looking for a little "something different" for your Bible study group? Try getting tangled up in this Spider-Man 3 Bible Study Guide by Craig Detweiler of Fuller Theological Seminary!

Continuing in our study of "end times" biblical events, "What is the Rapture?" takes a brief look at the mysterious doctrine that foretells the disappearance of Christian believers from the face of the earth.

Recent world events, especially in the Middle East have many Christians studying the Bible for an understanding of end times events. This look at "What is the Tribulation?" is just the beginning of our study of the Bible and what it says about the end of this age.

Do you often deal with anxiety? Are you consumed with worry? You can learn to manage feelings of anxiety and worry by understanding what the Bible says about them. In this excerpt from his book, "Truth Seeker - Straight Talk From The Bible," Warren Mueller studies the keys in God's Word to overcoming your struggles with anxiety and worry.

Is it okay for a Christian to get a tattoo? What does the Bible say about tattoos? Is it a sin to get a tattoo? Besides looking into what the Bible says about tattoos, together we'll consider the concerns surrounding tattooing today and present a self quiz to help you decide if getting a tattoo is right or wrong.

What is the passion of Christ? Join guest contributor, Warren Mueller, by delving into this rich topical Bible study of the passion of Christ.

A complete timeline of Jesus' final hours on the cross as recorded in Scripture, including the events just before and immediately following the Crucifixion.

A member of the Christianity - General forum recently asked, "Why did Jesus have to be killed? As a Christian I should know the answer to this but I can’t think of any convincing explanation." This important question is often difficult for Christians to answer. We will take a careful look at the question and lay out the answers in Scripture.

In "Why Go to Church?" Warren Mueller examines many of the excuses why people don't go to church, and answers each with biblical and practical reasons in favor of going to church.

Hebrews 11 is known as the Bible's "Faith Hall of Fame." This chapter presents a long list of heroes from the Old Testament--remarkable men and women who exemplified faithfulness to God. Take a tour through the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith ...