When the Bible Gets Weird: Understanding 1 Peter 3:18–22 and the Victory of Christ
Every so often, as you read through Scripture, you hit a passage that makes you pause and say, “Wait… what?” For many people, 1 Peter 3:18–22 is one of those passages. Peter moves from Jesus’ death and resurrection, to Noah, to baptism, to imprisoned spirits, to angels and authorities—all in just a few sentences. One scholar joked that it feels like Peter tossed random ingredients into a blender to see what kind of theological smoothie would come out.
Compressed Notes on 1 Enoch And The Watchers
The Book of Enoch describes a striking moment when Enoch is taken up to heaven and commissioned by God to deliver a message of judgment to the Watchers—fallen angels who abandoned their heavenly position and corrupted humanity. This article explores Enoch’s heavenly encounter, his prophetic warning to the rebellious angels, and how this ancient Jewish text sheds light on biblical themes of divine justice, spiritual rebellion, and God’s ultimate authority.
The #1 Tool For Your 2025 Bible Reading Plan
For the past two years, I have used Logos Bible Software almost every day.
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Honestly, I wish I would have been using this tool for the last 10 years.
But Logos is not just for professionals, it is a user-friendly tool for anyone who wants to dig deeper into their personal Bible study.
So if you are starting a Bible reading plan on January 1st, or you’re wanting to dig deeper as you continue your Bible reading, here are three ways this tool will help you dig deeper into your Bible study.
A Guide To Buying Christmas Presents
God gives good and perfect gifts. When we give good gifts, we reflect the image of God. But what kinds of gifts does God give? Not every gift we could give would be considered good, let alone perfect. Consider a word that may help frame the idea of the kinds of gifts that God gives: redemptive.
Study Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Must-Have Bible Study Resources
This semester I am teaching a Bible study methods class at my church, Bethel Evangelical Free Church. During our time together, I’ve mentioned a few resources that are fantastic to have on your shelf as you study. This got me thinking to create a curated list of resources for all to benefit from, not just those who come to my class. We’ve found that many of the confusing Bible verses can be easily understood with the right tools. Hence the title, Study Smarter, Not Harder.
Below are 5 must-have Bible study resources.
Understanding Faithfulness: A Journey Through Matthew 25
What I Learned From Preaching About Elijah
What I Learned From Preaching Through Ephesians
Among the lessons I learned, three stuck out to me: First, theology matters. Second, discipleship is a process. And third, failure is inevitable apart from Jesus.