by Stephen Belsheim | Aug 12, 2023 | Bible Study
A recent article by Joseph Larson entitled “When You’re Left Alone” in September 2023 issue of The Evangelist magazine makes a very valid point regarding our belief system. It is often easy to say that “we” [referring to our church or our group of believers]...
by Stephen Belsheim | Jun 10, 2021 | Bible Study
I’ve known folks who will defend to their death that an English translation per se is the inspired Word of God. Well, I’ve got news for those folks. An English translation is merely that, a translation. A translation is not an autograph. Let’s...
by Stephen Belsheim | Jun 2, 2021 | Bible Study
INTRODUCTION In my recent Bible reading, I came across the passage of 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NASB95), which reads [emphasis added]: 1 Now, concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. Some people...
by Stephen Belsheim | May 13, 2021 | Bible Study
INTRODUCTION The May/June issue of Bible Study Magazine contains an informative article by Mark Vroegop entitled “Praying Lament Psalms.” The article teaches a four-step framework to guide prayers of those in grief. The four parts are (1) TURN, (2)...
by Stephen Belsheim | May 11, 2021 | Bible Study
Six-Part Matrix for Scripture Applications Bible study articles 2021 INTRODUCTION The May/June issue of Bible Study Magazine contains a great article by Peter Krol entitled “Psalm 71: Churches Need Aged Saints.” I am an aged saint, and so I agree with...
by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 16, 2021 | Bible Study
INTRODUCTION The small group with whom I read the Bible in community just began reading Romans. While I already knew about the richness of Romans, my understanding or comprehension of this richness was intensified when I read Romans 1:1a. It seems that God...
