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Bible Study Tips

A Guide to Every Resource Available on Bible Gateway Plus

The array of resources on Bible Gateway Plus can be overwhelming to new users. Here's a guide to all of them, so you can pick and prioritize based on your needs.

How to Read the Bible in Chronological Order [With Apocrypha]

Reading the Bible in chronological order is challenging, but the perfect way to embed yourself in God's great story. Here's where to start.

The Bible’s Table of Contents: Books of the Bible in Order...

Here's a list of every book of the Bible in order according to canon — including the Catholic and Orthodox Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books.

What to Do When You Encounter Weird Stuff in the Bible

The Bible is full of weird stuff that shocks us out of our everyday reality. Here are two suggestions to help you process it all.

Start Reading the Bible Like It’s Your Favorite Book

When you think of your favorite stories, you can probably picture scenes and characters on a clear timeline. That's where we want to get with the Bible.

What Is Biblical Meditation? 3 Steps to Meditate God’s Way

Meditation is not new, and it's not new age. It's a biblical practice that will help you transform your mind and find peace in God's Word. Here's how Christians can reclaim the practice of biblical meditation.

Let the Holy Spirit Guide You: Bible Study Resources to Deepen...

Whether you're preparing for Pentecost or want to grow closer to God through His Holy Spirit, these Bible studies will help you better understand and experience the third person of the Trinity.

5 Offbeat Questions for When You’re Stuck on a Hard Bible...

Next time you're stuck on a hard passage of Scripture, don't close your Bible. Ask yourself these five questions to move toward a better understanding.

3 Spiritual Habits That Will Change How You Read the Bible

We are all being formed by our spiritual habits. The only question is whether your habits are forming you into the image of Christ — or something else.

Why Are Some Parts of the Bible Harder to Understand Than...

Have you ever gotten stuck on a passage of Scripture and wondered why God made it so hard to understand? So did the Apostle Peter.

Want to Learn About Systematic Theology? Here’s Where to Start

Systematic theology has been trending for both kids and adults. Here are the basics of this complex topic — and some trustworthy resources where you can learn more.

Build a Bible Study on Spiritual Warfare Using the Thompson Chain-Reference...

Spiritual Warfare is all too critical in the life of a Christian. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible makes it easy to learn the biblical basics.

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