Theology
Bible Study Notes
Whenever I study a book of the Bible I try to write expository thoughts on each section of a few verses, and also make notes from the commentaries I have read. I have completed a few books and will be slowly making them available here. Don't expect anything particularly deep or profound!
| Book | Download | Commentaries Consulted |
|---|---|---|
| Mark | coming soon | PNTC Mark (James Edwards) |
| John | PTNC (D A Carson), BEC (Andreas Kostenberger) | |
| Acts | in progress | BEC (Darrell Bock) |
| Ephesians | PNTC (Peter O'Brien), BST (John Stott) | |
| Colossians & Philemon | PNTC (Douglas Moo), TNTC (N T Wright) | |
| 1 & 2 Thessalonians | PNTC (Gene Green), NICNT (Gordon Fee) | |
| 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus | NICNT (Philip Towner) | |
| James | PNTC (Douglas Moo), ZEC (Craig Blomberg & Mariam Kamell) | |
| 1 Peter | BEC (Karen Jobes), REBC (J Darryl Charles) | |
| 1-3 John | coming soon | PNTC (Colin Kruse), REBC (Tom Thatcher) |
Book Reviews
All my book reviews are now hosted on my blog.
My (Old) Articles
From time to time I write articles usually about Bible passages I have been studying or about theological issues I have been grappling with. I can't promise they are full of great insights, but feel free to read them and get back to me with your thoughts.
| Title | Ref | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing the Load | Exodus 18:1-27 | Moses is willing to take some advice from the in-laws. |
| Prayer and Courageous Action | 2 Chronicles 14-16 | Lessons from the life of King Asa. |
| Qualified to Teach | Ezra 7:10 | Ezra sets the example for all who are involved in teaching the word of God. |
| What's the Point | Psalm 73 | Asaph's journey from doubt to faith. |
| In at the Deep End | Mark 6:7-13;30-32 | Jesus sends his disciples out on a difficult mission. |
| On a Plate | Mark 6:14-29 | Lessons from the beheading of John the Baptist. |
| You are the Christ | Mark 8:27-33 | Peter calls Jesus "Christ" and Jesus calls Peter "Satan". |
| Saving Faith | Luke 23:39-43 | A look at the contrasting attitudes of the two criminals crucified either side of Jesus. |
| Tabitha Arise | Acts 9:36-42 | Tabitha and Peter had radically different ministries, but both demonstrate the essence of being a disciple. |
| New Opportunities | Acts 11:19-26 | The challenges and opportunities of new situations. |
| The Noble Bereans? | Acts 17:10-15 | The Bereans are held up as worthy examples of discerning, Bible believing Christians, but do they really deserve their reputation? |
| I Tertius | Rom 16:22 | One of the least famous Bible characters ever has a few lessons to teach us. |
| Rather be Wronged | 1 Cor 6:1-8 | Lessons from Paul's teaching on how disagreements in the church should be handled. |
| Varieties of Gifts | 1 Cor 12:1-11 | The temptation to focus on the definitions of the gifts can cause us to miss the whole point of this passage which is about the diversity of the gifts. |
| Every Member Ministry | 1 Cor 12:14-26 | Have we properly understood "every member ministry"? Are we making every effort to see that it happens? |
| The Way of Love | 1 Cor 13:1-13 | We all know we're supposed to love, but what does it mean in practise? |
| Together Forever | 1 Thess 4:13-18 | In this potentially controversial passage, we are reminded of our future reunion with the Lord and each other. |
| People of the Day | 1 Thess 5:1-11 | What we need to know about the day of the Lord, and what we should be doing beforehand. |
| The Right Attitude | 1 Thess 5:12-22 | The importance of having a right attitude in all areas of life. |
| Letter to a Friend | 3 John 1-4 | Some thoughts on friendship from the short letter of 3 John. |
| How Calvinist are you? | n/a | In this article I explore the range of possible views on God's part and our part in salvation, using the analogy of a chess match. |