Jessica Hutton

One of the most important principles of Bible study is this: context is king. No passage of Scripture exists in isolation. Every text was written by a specific author, to a specific audience, in a specific time and place, using a specific kind of writing, for a specific reason. These factors collectively make up the context that unlocks the true meaning and significance of Scripture, namely, the original meaning that the Holy Spirit inspired the authors to convey. When we ignore context,...

If you have ever stood in a bookstore or scrolled through Bible translations online and wondered why there are so many and how to determine which one is right for you, then you are not alone. Most people pick a translation because it is what their church uses, or what they grew up with, or simply because someone recommended it to them. And few people think about using more than one. But for Bible study, relying on a single translation is limiting because no single translation captures the...

Find out how handwriting Scripture using The Bible Study Journal or The Bible Study Notepad aids with Bible reading comprehension and retention.