Scripture Studies

Guidelines for using the Psalms as prayer.

Dig into an Illustrated and Historically Accurate Outline of the 6 Components of the Armor of God in this Easy to Read Pamphlet!

Armor of God pamphlet helps teachers and leaders bring Apostle Paul's message to the Ephesians (6:10-18) to life. This bestselling pamphlet provides historically accurate background of a Roman Centurion's armor then draws vital correlations to the spiritual armor God gives his children: the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, Feet Prepared with Gospel of Peace, The Shield of Faith, The Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit. Full-color and glossy, this pamphlet helps those you teach learn to "stand firm in the faith."

The Armor of God pamphlet provides the following information:

A detailed description of the armor of God

Historical background on how the armor was put on and its purpose

The application of the armor to our lives today, such as how the "Belt of Truth" prepares believers to be truthful

Other biblical passages

Greek or Latin terms

Key Features of This Armor of God Pamphlet

The passage of Ephesians 6:10-18 verse-by-verse alongside an illustration of a Roman Centurion in full armor

Background information on Paul, his missionary journey, and life in Ephesus

A chart that helps believers stand firm in spiritual warfare by contrasting the "Devil's Schemes" with God's plan and the armor or weapon to combat it, and a Scriptural reference. For example: One of the Devil's schemes is LIES. God's plan/armor is Truth. Proverbs 14:25 would be a good reminder of God's plan

Help students put on the full armor of God when facing temptations and struggles. The key to this best-selling pamphlet is the insights brought by Paul's knowledge of a Centurion's armor.

Historically Accurate Roman Armor Depicted

Having a correct picture in mind is important to accurately teaching and understanding this portion of Scripture. While many other illustrations of The Armor of God show armor from the Middle Ages, or other time periods, the Rose illustration presents historically accurate Roman armor. In a side-by-side fold-out format, The Armor of God pamphlet describes each piece of armor, its historical background, and its application to our spiritual battles today.

The Apostle Paul knew how important it was for believers to understand the provision of spiritual armor that God made for them. Paul's teaching to the Church at Ephesus was born out of firsthand knowledge of Roman Centurions armor. He saw them up close on many occasions.

For anyone who thinks that comfort is equivalent to pity and that it is only priceless to those who need an emotional crutch, best-selling author Warren Wiersbe applies the words of the prophet Isaiah to prove that God's comfort is no such thing. The word comfort actually translates "to repent" in Hebrew; our English translation, however, adds another dimension to the word since it originated from two Latin words meaning "with strength."

With definitions and insights like this, the "pastor of pastors" and phenomenal author Warren Wiersbe continues to enliven the Scriptures as he weaves the words of Isaiah with historical explanations and thought-provoking questions for every chapter, creating a study guide that can be used in personal Bible study or with a group. With over 4 million copies of his "Be" series alone in circulation, he is a man who has given his life to a deep examination of the Word of God, to communicating it in such a way that the masses see its relevance for today.

Cantors throughout the United States and elsewhere have long known Kathleen Harmon, SNDdeN, as a reliable teacher and mentor in how they understand and practice their important ministry. In "Becoming the Psalms," she explores the spirituality of the psalms, a spirituality that shaped God s people in the past, forms the church today, and leads us into the future. Each chapter offers cantors who pray and sing the psalms a better understanding of the role of the psalms in shaping faith.

Four-volume set comprising meditations on all four Gospels, as well as a guide to Christian meditation.

An entry-level overview of the Bible, which presupposes no specialized knowledge of the Bible or religion, this accessible guide emphasizes truly experiencing the Bible rather than just studying it. Written in a warm and inviting tone by a prominent biblical scholar, the handbook answers many questions, such as What is the Bible, and how did it come to be? How do you recognize a true prophet? and Which Bible should I choose? Arranged according to the books of the Bible, this comprehensive introduction includes chapters on the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Letters as well as appendices, a glossary, and resources for further study.

One of six titles in the St. Joseph Bible Resources series, this fully-illustrated booklet provides, in a concise and accessible format, a wealth of information that includes the following:

illuminating time charts and diagrams

helpful verse finders (e.g., for special occasions, in the Book of Psalms, Jesus' miracles and parables, and more)

Bible names and their meanings

fascinating Bible statistics

This booklet is an invaluable resource for use in schools, in Bible study groups, or by the individual inquirer.

We invite you to view other titles in this series as well as additional Bible study resources here: https: //catholicbookpublishing.com/browse/bible-study-resources.

Easily see over 300 key events from Genesis through Revelation at a glance--and conveniently compare Bible and world history side-by-side with this slimline pamphlet (fits inside most Bible covers)! Covering everyone from Adam and Abraham to Cleopatra and Aristotle, this fold-out, laminated time line provides key background information in a way few Bible resources can--showing over 2,000 years of history in a single glance. Quickly see the sequence of every major event in the Bible alongside fascinating facts from world history.

Since the Bible was written over thousands of years (and its books are not in chronological order), this time line is a convenient way to quickly see the "big picture" and context of the Bible!

Key Features:

1. Quick and Simple. This fold-out time line covers over 300 key people and events from world history and from the Bible, including all of the ruling dates of kings, prophets, battles, and events.
2. Easy-to-Understand. Shows Bible events in the order they happened alongside fascinating facts from world history. Helps you get the "big picture" of the Bible.
3. Easy-to-Use. Includes larger print and features full-color pictures. It's slimline, so it easily fits in most Bibles, making it easy to quickly reference!
4. Packed with fascinating facts that will add depth to any Bible study, such as: The first Olympic games in Greece were at the time of Jonah in the Old Testament.

Fascinating Facts: Compare Bible History and World History

Old Testament Events

The first recorded Olympic game in Greece was held during the time of Jonah.

Daniel lived in Babylon at the same time Confucius was in China and Buddha was in India.

Moses was leading the Exodus while the Sheng Dynasty was flourishing in China.

The Greek historian Homer lived during the time of Isaiah, Amos, and Micah.

New Testament Events

Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried the city of Pompeii just 50 years after Jesus' death and resurrection. The apostle John probably would have known about it.

Emperor Caligula who ruled 7 years after Jesus' resurrection was a madman. He made his horse a senator.

When Paul was taken under guard to Rome, he didn't see the Colosseum. It was built 4 years after his death.

Emperor Nero, who had Peter and Paul executed, also had his wife and mother killed.

This handy pamphlet is filled with full-color illustrations and photographs. There is no better time line of Bible history for Bible studies, church groups, Sunday schools, and small groups. 12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long.

See 300 Key People and Events in Bible and World History at a Glance!

Gain a new perspective on the place and time of biblical history when you see the comparisons.

Key Old Testament People and Events

Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph

King Saul, King David, King Solomon, Temple, Major and Minor Prophets, including Elijah

Moses and the Exodus (Parting of the Red Sea, 10 Commandments, and Tabernacle)

Rebuilding Jerusalem and Temple (and more!)

Key New Testament People and Events

Jesus (Birth, Baptism, Ministry, Death, Resurrection, Ascension)

The Apostle Paul conversion and all his missionary journeys

Peter and Paul martyred in Rome

Apostle John exiled to Patmos and book of Revelation written

World Events

The Trojan war; the building of the Egyptian pyramids

Founding of Rome, the birth of Buddha

Alexander the Great's victories

Cleopatra's rule (AND MORE!)

A biblical defense of the Catholic faith

This exciting book shows that, far from straying from the Bible, Catholicism is eminently and thoroughly biblical. Indeed, Catholicism is the only Christian religion that is in full conformity with what the Bible clearly teaches.

To demonstrate this, Catholic author Dave Armstrong (a former Protestant campus missionary) focuses on those issues about which Catholics and Protestants disagree the most: the role of the Bible as a rule of faith, whether we are justified by faith alone, whether doctrine develops, what the Eucharist really is, veneration of Mary and prayer to the saints, the existence of purgatory, the role of penance in salvation, and the nature and infallibility of the papacy.

Working patiently, systematically, and, above all, charitably (and citing Church councils, the Church Fathers, canon law, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church), Armstrong begins his comprehensive examination of each of these disputed issues with an authoritative explanation of what the Catholic Church actually teaches.

Then, with skill and tenacity, he subjects each Catholic teaching to microscopic scrutiny, measuring its conformity with the Bible. Armstrong's rigorous, Scripture-packed analysis relies on hundreds of Bible passages (including verses from 229 of the 259 chapters in the New Testament!), shedding light on the meaning of those passages as well as on the meaning and truth of the doctrines in question.

The result? With a mastery of Scripture equal to that of the most committed Protestants, Armstrong demonstrates that the Catholic Church is the "Bible Church par excellence," and that many common Protestant doctrines (such as sola Scriptura) are in fact themselves not biblical.

Here is a book that challenges Protestants to reconsider their anti-Catholic assumptions; and that will lead Catholics to turn with greater confidence to Scripture, where they will find a powerful biblical defense of their Catholic faith.

Did you know that Marian Consecration is biblical? With roots stretching all the way back to Genesis?

Just as Jesus is the only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6), the sole mediator between God and man (1 Tm 2:5), so Mary is the primary mediator and intercessor before her Son. By virtue of the grace given to her as the Mother of God, she is the "Queen of Heaven and Earth."

In this timely book, Shane Kapler uncovers the biblical basis for Marian Consecration. He demonstrates how entrusting oneself to Our Lady--and living this devotion through practices such as praying the Rosary, wearing the Brown Scapular, and keeping the Five First Saturdays--is firmly rooted and foreshadowed in the Old and New Testaments. In Mary, we see the heights to which each of us is called: to be without blemish (Eph 5:27), be glorified in body and soul (1 Cor 15:51-53), and share Christ's heavenly reign (Rv 3:21).

Discover how, like Saint Joseph and Saint John the Apostle, we are invited to share in Mary's interior life, to fully surrender ourselves to the action of the Holy Spirit, and to begin loving Jesus with her Immaculate Heart.

More than ever, the popes have recognized Our Lady of Fatima's call--as urgent now as it was in 1917--for consecration and devotion to the Immaculate Heart as a reiteration of the Gospel, a plea for Christians to enflesh the message of Scripture.

"Blessed are the pure [or 'immaculate'] in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt 5:8)

We have all faced times of crisis. The key is to respond with faith and trust in the Lord. And who better to learn from than the heroines of the Bible? Keys to the Bible series author Jeanne Kun presents us with six different situations in which biblical women are caught up in difficult, surprising, or uncertain situations. The choices they make to face or embrace those situations are models for us when we are confronted with such events in our own lives. Among the women studied are Hannah, Naomi and Ruth, Martha, and Jesus mother, Mary.

Whether you've read the Psalms over and over or this is your first time, The Book of Psalms: For Creative Journaling is a new way to get up close and personal to one of the most beloved books of the Bible. The complete text of the Psalms is printed on non-bleed paper with two-inch margins for your notes, illustrations, doodles, or coloring. You will see the Psalms come alive like never before.

Even though it's the most read book in the world, reading the Bible has often been difficult or confusing for Christians, causing many of us to miss the sweeping story of God's love and mercy and its personal meaning for each of us.

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The Book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike the casual reader as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. How are readers today to discern God's message in this peculiar part of the Bible? Breaking the Code Revised Edition provides a trustworthy guide to the rich symbolism of this important biblical book. Noted biblical scholar Bruce M. Metzger presents the fruits of solid scholarship in a non-academic style. This revised edition includes updates based on current biblical research, as well as additional teaching from author and respected New Testament scholar David deSilva. Additional components for a six-week study include a DVD featuring David deSilva and a comprehensive Leader Guide introducing the main points and setting the stage for small group discussion. Chapters include: Introducing the Book of Revelation John's Vision of the Heavenly Christ (Revelation 1:1-20) Letters to Churches (Revelation 2:1-29) More Letters to Churches (Revelation 3:1-22) John's Vision of God and the Lamb (Revelation 4:1-5:14) Opening the Seven Seals of God's Scroll (Revelation 6:1-8:2) Sounding the Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8:3-11:19) The Satanic Trinity: The Dragon and the Two Beasts (Revelation 12:1-14:20) The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath (Revelation 15:1-18:24) The Final Victory and the Last Judgment (Revelation 19:1-20:15) John's Vision of the Heavenly Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1-22:21)