SpiritAndTruth.org Bible Study Resources

Jude 1:5-8 - Departing from God's Design

Tony Garland — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

When describing the practices of the ungodly, Jude gives three examples in history where God intervened to judge those who grievously departed from His purpose and design.

Correcting Duplicated Podcasts

Tony Garland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

If you happen to experience a problem where podcast titles from SpiritAndTruth.org appear to be duplicated, this can be corrected by unsubscribing (deleting) and then resubscribing to the podcast. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused as we refine our support for podcasting.

Audio Teaching Now Available as Podcasts

Tony Garland — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For your listening convenience, we are now offering our free audio resources in the form of a Podcast. This facilitates browsing through the complete list of audio resources on our website from one central location as well as automatically downloading new material to your computer or portable audio player. The podcast is available from http://www.spiritandtruth.org/news/podcast.xml. You can also change your subscription options at our subscription page: http://www.spiritandtruth.org/spirit/subscribe.htm.

Works of Arnold Fruchtenbaum in PDF Format

Arnold Fruchtenbaum — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ariel Ministries is now offering E-Book versions of Arnold Fruchtenbaum's books at significantly reduced prices.

Women in Ministry

Andy Woods — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Andy Woods joins Dr. Mal Couch in a two-part presentation examining the what Scripture has to say regarding whether women can occupy the office of pastor/elder or teach in positions of authority over men.

Question #104 - Are Gentile Believers part of Israel?

Tony Garland — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How are we to understand the relationship between believing Gentiles and the term "Israel" as used in Scripture?

The Rapture Question

Andy Woods — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Andy Woods joins Dr. Mal Couch, Dr. Tom McCall, and Dr. Raj Kripalani in a two-part presentation examining the Rapture of the Church. In part 1, the participants discuss the question, "What is the Rapture?" In part 2, they take up the question, "When is the Rapture relative to the Tribulation?"

Question #102 - What does it mean to worship in spirit and in truth?

Tony Garland — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Why did Jesus say that both "spirit" and "truth" were required for true worship?

Question #103 - Why Should Believers be Baptized?

Tony Garland — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Is baptism just a tradition like Christmas and Easter?

Jude 1:2-4 - Contending for the Faith

Tony Garland — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Although Jude would have preferred to write on other topics, he found it necessary to urge his readers to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. This has been the continual task of the Church through the ages: to protect, preserve, and pass on the true gospel.

Question #100 - Who Chooses Whom in Salvation?

Tony Garland — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How free is our will? Does God predestine some men to Hell?

Question #101 - Who are the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11?

Tony Garland — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Who are the two Jewish witnesses who minister during the tribulation prior to the return of Christ?

e-Sword 9 Resources

Tony Garland — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Study resources are now available in the new e-Sword 9.0 format.

Revelation Commentary for Palm Pilot

Tony Garland — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Revelation Commentary is now available in isilo format for reading on small devices such as the Pocket PC or Palm Pilot.

The Fall of Man

Andy Woods — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Andy Woods joins Dr. Mal Couch, Dr. Tom McCall, and Dr. Raj Kripalani in a two-part presentation examining the Biblical teaching concerning the fall of mankind into sin and the resulting ramifications.

Question #97 - Resources on the Kingdom

Tony Garland — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Recommended study resources concerning the kingdom of God as taught throughout Scripture.

Question #98 - NASB 1995 Update

Tony Garland — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Is the updated NASB translation a reliable translation?

Question #99 - Resources on Daniel

Tony Garland — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Recommended study resources for the Book of Daniel.

World-Wide Study Bible

Christian Classics Ethereal Library — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Every chapter in the Bible cross indexed with the Classic Christian literature from history. A lifetime of research and resources right at your fingertips. It is completely free.

Version 0.4 of the Daniel Commentary

Tony Garland — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

All review comments have been incorporated into the latest version of the Commentary on the Book of Daniel. This completes all the introductory subjects (e.g, author, date, historical setting). This is a work presently under development.

Question #96 - Why are People Born with Handicaps?

Tony Garland — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How are we to understand birth defects in light of God's sovereignty?

Book review: "A Survey of Bible Prophecy" by Arthur E. Bloomfield.

Tony Garland — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This books purports to offer a survey of Bible prophecy. Although literal interpretation is favored and dispensational distinctives are recognized, the text advances numerous dubious conclusions which would confuse those not already well-versed in Bible prophecy. On the other hand, those already knowledgeable on the subject will find little new.

Book review: "Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament" by J. Julius Scott Jr.

Tony Garland — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This book provides valuable background into influences affecting Judaism after the close of the Old Testament and prior to the New Testament. Some of the beliefs and attitudes exhibited by Jews in the New Testament are more easily understood by developments within Judaism which occurred during this time. The book is not recommended for new believers who are not grounded in the Biblical material.

Spirit and Truth Courses are now being offered by Veritas School of Theology

Tony Garland — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the Veritas School of Theology is now offering courses taught by instructors from the SpiritAndTruth.org website. Courses offered this semester include the first half of the "Book of Revelation" and "Israel Through the Eyes of Scripture," both taught by Tony Garland. Additional courses by other teachers will are to be offered in subsequent semesters.

Book review: "Israeli/Arab Conflict and the Bible" by Wilbur Smith

Tony Garland — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The insights in this book concerning Israel's role in history are as relevant today as when Wilbur Smith first wrote them in 1967.

Jude 1:1 - Who do you say that I am?

Tony Garland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A new study in the Book of Jude. In the opening verse, Jude provides a stunning witness to the true identity of his brother Jesus.

Question #95 - Resisting Salvation

Tony Garland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What should we do when the truth of the gospel is resisted?

Question #94 - Sinners or Saints?

Tony Garland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Who is a sinner according to the Bible?

The Kingdom shall be the Lord's

Tony Garland — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In conjunction with the Day of the Lord upon all nations, Israel is restored to her land and the Kingdom of God is ushered in upon the earth.

Question #93 - Can Pride by Good?

Tony Garland — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Is it acceptable for a Christian to be proud?

Babylon in Apocalyptic Battles

Andy Woods — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

More discussion concerning the identity of eschatological Babylon.

Question #91 - The Timing of Gog and Magog

Andy Woods — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

When does the Gog and Magog battle of Ezekiel 39 take place?

Revelation 13 and the Abomination of Desolation

Tony Garland — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Is Revelation 13 describing the Abomination of Desolation?