NJ Bible Study

What can you learn in 3 minutes?

  What can you learn in 3 minutes? My friend, Scott Smelser, has done an excellent job of addressing great Biblical concepts in clear, quick and understandable messages. Scott has produced 3 minute illustrated Bible messages in video that will explain and inform.  The messages are so packed with information and so cleverly illustrated that … Read more

Hungry like babies, crying out for food!

  Hungry like babies, crying out for food! “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed  you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”       (1 Peter 2:1-3) This is not instruction … Read more

Are you serious about Bible study?

  Are you serious about Bible study? The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.  (Proverbs 18:15) That is true for every part of life!  If so, why would you not seek knowledge in the most important part of your life?  You are created by God with purpose and a … Read more

Learning the Lesson the Bible is Teaching

  Learning the Lesson the Bible Is Teaching Do you find yourself reading the Bible to find something you want? If I am reading God’s word in search of answers I want to hear, it is possible I will miss the point the Lord is making! In John 3:3-4, we read about the new birth … Read more

Should I Take the Bible Literally?

  Should I Take the Bible Literally? The answer to this question depends on what a person means by it!  The Bible is clearly and obviously full of metaphors, hyperbolas, and various figures of speech.  That is true of all human communication, both written and verbal. For example, Jesus said: “I am the door. If anyone … Read more