http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Bible-blog.html Bible Basics BLOG a Christian journal. en-us Bible Basics Layers of Understanding Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:04:58 GMT Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:04:58 GMT bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/scripture-gallery.html Scripture Gallery: Bible Basics' Video Presentations! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:04:57 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Lent-The-Passion-of-Christ.html Lent The Passion of Christ: The betrayal of Christ by Judas, Jesus arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial. The meaning of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Tenebrae. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:32:32 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Jesus-Walks-on-Water.html Jesus Walks on Water: Following Jesus sometimes means we have to get out of the boat, to get out of our safety zone for Jesus is not always on the boat but out on the waves in the storm. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:53:24 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Best-of-Unknown.html Best of Unknown: Some of the best devotionals, stories, poems, Biblical art, and Bible lessons written/painted by anonymous, unknown authors. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:26:38 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Tithing.html Tithing, Tithes, and Offerings. The age-old question: How much should we give? Who does our money belong to? Who do we belong to? Study the Widows Offering an example generous giving. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:37:37 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Imperfect-Christians.html Misconceptions About Imperfect Christians: All Christians are just normal, average people (just like you) and fail at one time or another. Christians are NOT perfectly good people!!! Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:31:36 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Gods-Justice.html Gods Justice Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:36:41 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/God.html God is always calling you! Believe it or not, accept it or not! Are you listening? Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:55:24 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Struggle-with-God.html Struggle with God: Jacob wrestled with God and so do we! We have doubts, fears, temptations, and sins, which separate us from God. But God is always looking for our return as in the Prodigal Son. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:03:04 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Parables-of-Jesus.html Parables of Jesus: At Bible Basics we throw out our preconceived notions and look at Scripture and Parables with new eyes, ears, hearts, and minds. We look at Parables anew to find what we missed! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:36:47 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Bible-Study.html Bible Study: Which Bible to choose? No matter how wonderful the translation is, it has limitations. Each Bible version sheds a new light and perspective on scripture. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:33:03 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/False-Prophets-False-Profits.html False Prophets False Profits: Beware of false profits!!! Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. Matthew 7:15 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:28:41 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Affirmation-of-Faith.html Affirmation of Faith: What do Christians believe? Explore the Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed, The Nicene Creed, Monotheism, and more! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:25:51 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Ten-Commandments.html Ten Commandments: Are the Ten Commandments written on tablets of stone or are they written on your heart? The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:24:24 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Synoptic-Gospels.html The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, & Luke are similar with the Gospel of John is quite different) are unique perspectives of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:20:53 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Greatest-Commandment.html Jesus gave us the Greatest Commandment to love God and to love one another as yourself. - The entire law is summed up in a single command: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:13:22 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Salvation.html What is Salvation? Salvation is being in a right relationship with God. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:11:56 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Bridge-to-Faith.html The Bridge to Faith: Do you know a Loving God? Bridge to Faith can help take you there! Are you on the Right Path? Let your spiritual Journey begin; Come on in! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:06:42 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Nature-of-God.html Nature of God: Do you see God as a loving, forgiving Father bestowing upon you overflowing blessings and abundant grace; or do you see God as a legalistic, condemning, unforgiving judge? Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:00:04 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/bible-study-lessons.html Old Testament and New Testament Bible Study Lessons: Studying the Ministry, Parables, Teachings, and Miracles of Jesus Christ. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:10:10 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Jonah-Disobedience.html Jonah Disobedience to God: This is a detailed Bible Study of Jonah's/Israel's/and our disobedience to God when we fail to be instruments of God's Love, Mercy, Grace, and Pardon. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:02:17 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/index.html Bible Basics Layers of Understanding: Written by people who love God, Written for all people seeking God, and wanting a closer relationship with God. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:34:17 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/share-your-faith.html Share Your Faith Witness Your Faith with Bible Basics Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:09:05 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Liturgical-Calendar.html Liturgical Calendar Seasons of the Christian Year: Let Bible Basics help you to get through the entire year. The meaning of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:17:42 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Baptism.html The Baptism of Jesus Christ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:37:30 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Lenten-Study.html Lenten Study The Meanings of Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Triumphant Entry, Eucharist, Lords Supper, Gethsemane, Jesus washes disciples feet. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:20:22 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Christ-King-Sunday.html Christ the King Sunday is the last Sunday of the season of Pentecost and marks the end of the church year. Christ King Sunday is the observance proclaiming that no earthly ruler is lord. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:10:22 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Trinity-Sunday.html Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Festival of the Holy Trinity, when the church rejoices in the impenetrable mystery that God is the Triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:58:10 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Tenebrae.html Tenebrae Latin for darkness or shadows is a solemn service to recreate the betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:50:26 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Pentecost.html The Pentecost story is told to us in Acts 2 remembering the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church after the Ascension of Jesus to the Father. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:20:01 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Ascension-of-Jesus.html Ascension Day is forty days after Easter (always on a Thursday), but is most often celebrated on the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Athanasian-Creed.html Athanasian Creed an Affirmation of Faith Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:40:07 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Easter.html Easter Bible Study is the joyful celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ has Risen; Christ has Risen indeed. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:49:27 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Witness-Journal.html Witness Journal is not a diary; it is a journal of miracles in our everyday lives. About revelations, thoughts, ideas, lessons, and discerning the Word of God. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:01:56 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Saint-Francis.html Saint Francis of Assisi, lover of all creation, patron saint of animals and of the environment, and founder of the Franciscan order. Blessing of the Animals, Prayer of St. Francis Bible Study. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:55:35 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Understanding-the-Bible.html Understanding the Bible: We need to look closer at scripture, give a closer look, and then look again! We need to always dig deeper, to dig for the deeper truths, to step into the deeper waters. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:37:18 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Bible-Basics.html Bible Basics is a non-denominational Bible-Based-Bible-Study for small groups/individuals written by lay-people who love God. Let Bible Basics help you through the Christian year! Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:20:32 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Prayer.html Jesus taught his Disciples how to pray; Jesus gave us the Lords Prayer. The Beatitudes, 23rd Psalm. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:19:07 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/23rd-Psalm.html The 23rd Psalm: The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Similarities between the 23rd Psalm and the Feeding of the 5000. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:28:52 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Witness.html Witness: What will it take for you to reflect and to reevaluate your life? What is it going to take to bring you to God? What will it take to surrender yourself your will to God? Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:16:35 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Witness-Your-Faith.html Witness Your Faith: Witness is the personal side of Bible Basics. Everything I have achieved; God has given me. Apart from God I can do nothing. Witness celebrates how God changes lives! Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:58:57 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/pet-gallery.html Pet Gallery 2 continued Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:44:17 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/pet-family.html Pet Family is dedicated to help support people with sick animals, suffering animals, and with people who have suffered the death of their beloved pet.; and for the rescue of all homeless pets/animals. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:35:35 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Dedication.html Dedication Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:57:50 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/about.html About Bible Basics... Layers of Understanding Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:10:29 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/miracle-at-cana.html Jesus: The Miracle at Cana Changing Water into Wine Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:42:21 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Believe.html Believe: It is easy to believe in God when things are going good. But do you believe that God is with you in the bad times? Do you believe that God is Mighty to Save and Strong to Provide? Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:17:09 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/Modern-Day-Pharisees.html Modern Day Pharisees Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:23:46 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/God-Save-Provide.html God Save Provide: God is mighty to Save and strong to Provide Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:16:13 GMT http://www.bible-basics-layers-of-understanding.com/no-guarantee.html Journal: "No Guarantee" for Lay-Speakers Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:08:58 GMT