I have just posted a new article in the Articles section about which bible is best suited for bible study. This article helps you to decide which bible is best to use for bible study. It does join the argument about which translation is the best. Go check it out here.

By the way, if you want to get involved in our next bible study, just fill out the form on the right and you will be put on our waiting list. Right now we have a group going through 2John.

I just wanted to take a few moments to share what is on my heart for this website and ministry. First, Berean Bible Study is in its very beginnings but God has given me a vision for what He can do with this.

1. I want people to understand that bible study is not about academics but action. We will not study the bible just to know its contents but to make us conform to the will and heart of God.
2. I want to remove any and all obstacles people have when it comes to studying the bible. I do not want anything to prevent someone from approaching the bible without confidence.
3. Built upon #1 and #2, I want to promote a insatiable hunger in people for the bible. God’s Word is alive and we should not be able to help ourselves but get into it.
4. I want to build a respect for the bible so that its message is not to be abused. The bible are the very words of God so we must not misinterpret it or take it out of context for any reason.
5. I want to show those, who have gone through #1 to #4, how to study the bible that is exciting, rewarding, efficient, and not intimidating. Bible study is not just for the pastor or bible student. It is for every child of God.
6. I want to encourage those, who have gone through #1 to #5, to get others to get involved in bible study. There are times for personal bible study, but it gets richer and more dynamic when it is a shared experience with others.
7. I want to help those who start their own bible studies with materials, encouragement, and direction so that their bible study group will be a success. This website and ministry will be there to support and edify your bible study group.
8. I would like to see some bible study groups do exploratory bible studies geared to bring in the unsaved to hear the Word of God through a special bible study with the goal to share the gospel with them.
9. Eventually I want to start periodic bible conferences and retreats that will encourage, rejuvenate, and equip the attendees. These can be special times where God can really touch the hearts of those who come, where God can impress Himself on them pertaining to His Word and ministry.

Just some thoughts that God has placed on my heart. It all starts somewhere. If you want to get involved, we are going to have a bible study online starting in June. Just fill out your name and email address to the right and you will be emailed more information.

I did not have my comments set up properly. Oops! My blog was set so that only users logged in could comment. I did not notice because I am always logged in. So, if you would like to leave any comments, and please do leave comments, go ahead. I will enjoy reading them.

Again, do not forget to sign up for our bible study that will be online starting in June. If you are not sure how to study or would like to learn a method of studying the bible, then this is for you. Not only will you learn what the bible says, but how to study it also. So go ahead and enter your name and email address to the side and we will see you in June.

I just added an article area to the Berean Bible Study blog. As I write articles that apply to bible study or when I find articles also, then I will publish them in the articles area. Just go to the Articles tab at the top of the page.

I have already added the three “Chicago Statements” that deal with biblical inerrancy, biblical interpretation (hermeneutics), and biblical application. Go and check them out.

By the way, do not forget to sign up for our bible study we will be doing online starting in June. Just fill out your name and email address on the right and you will be notified how to get involved directly.

Coming in June 2008, I am going to have a small group study the bible with me online. We will be gong through 2 John this time through.

I only have 20 spots available for this so if you are interested, just sign up using the form on the right side. When all the spots have been filled, I will still allow sign ups and those will be notified of when then next bible study will open.

I look forward to this exciting opportunity and getting to know those of you who will participate. So go ahead and sign up.