Brenda Said:

can someone point me in the direction of a good bible study program to download from the internet for free?

We Answered:

e-sword has the bible along with a ton of great commentaries to download as add ons. Every verse you can click on and read the comments of different people to help you understand. Some great commentaries available are Gill, Calvin, Barnes, and Robinson's Word Pictures. There are countless Bible Versions available for e-sword, download the ESV version or any other that you prefer, but try to stick with a literal translation.

Another great place to read and/or listen to the bible or get good articles, maps, and commentary is the ESV Study Bible: http://www.esvstudybible.org/

Also, to learn about who God is, this is a great free workbook
One True God, 3rd Edition by Paul Washer: http://www.hcmissions.org/download.php?f…
Once you finish One True God, lean our place in the world with Paul Washer's Truth About Man: http://www.hcmissions.org/download.php?f…

I will probably use the above PDF as teaching material in my next Bible Study class.

Debra Said:

443 public schools in 37 states have adopted a Bible study program Atheists & others care to comment?

We Answered:

Depends on how it's being carried out.

Is this a Bible study program where it's being taught in school as religious "truth", or is it part of a social studies course where students have the choice to study the Bible from an academic, historic, and cultural standpoint?

Is the Bible/Christianity the only religious text/religion being allowed to have such a program, or are other faiths allowed to be explored?

Or is this one of those extracurricular clubs that students can do through the school and if so, again, are other faiths and nonreligious clubs allowed to form?

I really don't care if Bible study programs are formed as extracurricular programs in public schools, so long as it follows the usual guidelines for church and state. As in, if the Bible is given a club, then they'd better be letting clubs for other faiths be formed. And if there's religious clubs, there'd better be nonreligious/secular clubs as well.

If one religion isn't being favored over all others and religion isn't being favored over nonbelief, it's legal, fair, and not a problem.

Likewise for religious courses being taught in school. If they're taught as part of social studies as a matter of what certain people believe and where they're practiced and the cultural impacts, that's fine. But if it's being taught as religious "truth" and favoritism is being played(in the same vein as extracurriculars), then no, it's not ok because not everyone is the same faith.

Long as it's within proper church-state guidelines, it's fine. It's only when it isn't that I take issue with it.

Rose Said:

BSF: Bible Study Fellowship for women: I have never been. Is it a worthy Bible study program?

We Answered:

Yes, it is definitely a worthy bible study program. You'll learn a lot because you're accountable to do your homework and it's clear that what they teach you comes directly from the word - no sketchiness. I've attended in 2 countries now and the quality of the lectures are consistently high. I find that because i have to really process the bible passage to do my homework, it sticks better in my head than my daily devotional. And I like that it's not just head learning, application of the passage is stressed as well. In agreement with AdoreHim, yes, they do adhere strictly to time and format almost to a fault. However, it is like school. You wouldn't interrupt a sunday school class for personal problems, and so BSF is run the same way. The discussion leader does take prayer requests and disseminates them, but you are to pray for them in your own time. Not only is this to make sure we end on time, but also for people of different denominations/faiths to be able to study the word together and not get caught up in style issues. Also, there's nothing to prevent your group from gathering together and praying for the person after the class. Anyway, yes, I do find it very rigid and it rubs me the wrong way sometimes but I'm learning so much. I see reason for the strict rules and it makes for a very well-run organization, the strict setting puts me in a mindset to learn, but also submission to authority is an area in which i need to grow!

Myrtle Said:

Does anyone know a good video Bible Study program for a college age group?

We Answered:

Try this website.

http://christian-book-store.christiansun…

If they do not have what you need let me know .

Jerome Said:

Your Idea For Bible Study Program Please?

We Answered:

More understanding ... on a deeper level ... from the word. In other words verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book.