I believe on day, (God forbid) the internet or websites will be taking from us Christians. So, I think it’s good to have hard copies of books to have at the ready.

@KayNolte

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a definite fear

@miket2331

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Books will be too. That’s why we have to have it in our hearts

i went to a christian used book store today and picked up a wycliffe bible commentary!! im so excited to use it

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s crazy! Yay! Excited for you!

I am really enjoying the two I got after your last suggestions video. By the way, I am such a sucker for books. I love having a library of real books in my home. I have never been able to move to digital books. There is something about holding a real book that is so satisfying 😃

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’m the same way with digital books, I have just never enjoyed them or read as much when it’s digital!

@KayNolte

2 жыл бұрын

I too love the feel, the smell, the weight, in my hands. Digital information is great for quick reference when I'm out and about, but time and time again, I go back to my hard copy books.

@creatingitonedayatatime

2 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife I hate digital books but I have a Theology Dictionary App on my phone for when I need to know something or journal about a specific topic.

Enduring word is a great commentary!!!!

God bless you for the resources. Thank you.

Lol you’re killing my bank account!!!

This is so awesome!! Thank you!!

@HowtoFaithALife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I’ve just started watching your videos, what a blessing they are and you are!! I’m planning on going to McKay’s bookstore tomorrow to see if I can find these books and a few others that you have already mentioned before. I’ve been through so much in my life and I’m just on this healing journey now that God is leading me on. I’m seeking the Lord as hard as I can right now. Just holding onto His hand while He keeps asking me, do you trust me? Yes Lord, I joyfully and fearfully do! ❤

After alot of careful thinking I've decided to grab the cultural background bible Hope it strengthens my studying ❤️❤️❤️

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

God bless you, sister!!! Thank you for sharing these wonderful Bible Study Resources!!! This was so helpful 🥰❤️😍

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love your energy! I'm starting on building my library for bible study prep. Thanks for sharing your resources! God bless with your ministry. -Hanna

@HowtoFaithALife

2 жыл бұрын

Hanna, that’s awesome! I love bible study resources because I use them over and over again throughout the years so I never regret the purchase!

Inspiring! And again I say... stacks on stacks

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah thanks, hun!

Another tool that Bible students might enjoy is Esword. It's one of my absolute favorites!

gentle hugs from England ❤

Thank you for all of your fantastic information! I have been a Christian for better than thirty years and need to go deeper… your help has been transformational in my Bible study/journaling. Thank you!

@HowtoFaithALife

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I could be an encouragement! Praise the Lord!

Hubby and I are currently reading the book about Paul and his use of secretaries. Thank you for the recommendation. I'm reading "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" on my own. I'm taking SOOO many notes from it. What a great recommendation. Thank you.

@HowtoFaithALife

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YAYYYYY! That just made me SO HAPPY! How to Read the Bible for All it’s Worth is worth it’s weight in GOLD!

ESV Study Bible is excellent !

Headed to my book shelf to dust! 🤣🎚❤️🙏 And read! Yes read..... lol I love John MacArthur and I have many books to read of his. Thank you for the push... ❤️❤️

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Good! I’m so glad this encouraged you!

As a Christian we seem to accumulate Bibles. But the first one I bought for myself was NIV Student Bible. And its still my favorite. I bought a one volume NIV commentary to go with it. At the time it was perfect. But recently I also got The Layman's Bible commentary which is a set of 12 especially for those of us who are not ministers. I'm the leader of one of our churches Bible study grouos so I felt I needed something in more depth. Our minister is sick at the moment her lay people are being called apon to do more of the Sunday services as well. So having some good quality commentaries helos a lot.

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check out that commentary! Sounds cool! That’s awesome!!!!!

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

By the way, happy Holy Week!

@elwynmckenzie6027

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife Yes you too. I'm going to spend the holidays with my 92 year old mum. Because of the pandemic its been over a years since I've been able to see her. Will going to church in my home town too. I live in Australia

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m so happy you get to see her! What a special way to celebrate Easter!!!! I pray it is a really special Easter for you both!

Just found your channel!

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it blessed you!

Could you please share what Bible dictionary you use the most? Thank you I have been Blessed by you videos.

John Walvoord is awesome!!! I love all those guys affiliated with Dallas Theological Seminary. L.S. Chafer, Charles Ryrie, etc. I lean toward the calvary chapel movement and premillennial dispensationalism and The Bible Knowledge Commentary is awesome!!!

Waltz into my pastors office - nope not without an appointment. And the main line denomination I left for a newer Christ centered growing active denomination - WOW how different their offices are to begin with.

@HowtoFaithALife

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I could make a whole video series on this! I feel like Pastor's offices says a lot about their personalities!

Thanks for the helpful recommendations! I use Blue Letter Bible(the app), the ESV women's study Bible, and Matthew Henry's commentary set. Btw, which seminary do you attend?

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

I love the blue letter Bible app! I attend Erskine online. I went to Covenant College for undergrad and I’ve thought a lot about doing a second seminary degree at Reformed Theological Seminary once I finish this one! Are you in seminary or looking at seminaries?

@josephwomack4683

3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@artistforhisglory

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife Not yet, because I still have to do undergrad. I'm going for a Biblical studies degree at Liberty University. If I'm blessed to go to seminary one day, it would be a dream to attend the Master's University.

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

@@artistforhisglory very cool! I looked at liberty and have two family members there!

@artistforhisglory

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife That's awesome!! :)

So which commentary should I get to go along with my bible reading. I have a study bible so I just want to dig deeper and know more.. I am watching again because it’s a lot to take in.. lol .. thanks Faith. Oh I have the Wycliffe in my amazon but hadn’t ordered yet. I’m thinking you are saying we should get the cultural backgrounds study bible.. is that correct ? Thanks

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry it's not clearer... if you are looking for a commentary, get the Bible Knowledge commentary!

@cindyjohnston3246

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife oh no ..don’t be sorry you always offer so much valuable info that I don’t keep up .. lol thanks again!

@indianocean7271

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't read them but have heard people mention Dig Deeper by Andrew Sach and Dig a little deeper by Geoff Bennett. There might be reviews of these on youtube

So I need an opinion. I have a holman full color, westminster study bible and a Nelson study bible. I want to read the commentaries/notes all together one chapter at a time(one old and one new testament a sitting) Does this sound like to much? I personally feel like I'm trying to eat an elephant like a owl eats a tootsie pop.(3 licks) I did this year's read threw of the bible so I wanted study and read the holman full color( kjv) but my mom gave me the Nelson which I heard is super good but it's nkjv,and I just got the westminster study( kjv) on accident but I really like it so far. Should I do one at a time or just keep on trucking'? I know I'm kinda answering my own question but I want to know how you'd go about it.

Faith, I just found this video from 2 years ago, so I'm not even sure you will see this comment 😫 My question is regarding the Cultural Background Bible~ We homeschool (High school & upper middle school) and are getting ready to study Ancient Civilizations. We will start in Mesopotamia and work our way forward covering allllllll the things. Would you recommend this Bible as a source for this study? Do you have other recommendations that will help us really understand the times and culture ❤

Hey Faith, I was wondering if perhaps you could do a video on sound doctrine? I’m a new Christian who has loved everything about Bible study, so much so that I want my life to be filled with books, movies, and music that help me learn as much as I possibly can. I recently really enjoyed the movie War Room and read the book but than saw online that she doesn’t teach sound doctrine. I also really enjoyed a few other people that I also saw online don’t teach sound doctrine. I have been telling others about the things I’ve learned. I’m now worried that my knowledge isn’t sound. Could you suggest some studies in this area? Books etc? Thank you for taking the time to read this comment.

@cottingtonmae

Жыл бұрын

This would be orwttt awesome to know, I agree!!

@cottingtonmae

Жыл бұрын

Ugh, walking while typing, aha!!! Sorry for the typos. But I’d love to have more info in this area, also!

@mandypillsbury8633

Жыл бұрын

If you scroll through her Playlist she did end up doing a video on false teaching

Love your channel but could you slow down a bit 😁

what make up do you use? it looks good on you. .

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Hah thanks! Elf and cover girl! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

Hi! Since Craig Keener and J. Walton are the authors of both the Cultural Backgrounds SB and the IVP Background Commentary,.....whats the difference of having both?, ...doesnt the IVP Background Commentary has double the study notes?? ....I already have the IVP and i dont know if am missing study notes from them in their Study Bible///

Once in a while I go into Goodwill to look at the books and one of things I look for are Biblical resources hoping I can get a commentary or something for five bucks. How is seminary going? Are you feeling okay?

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing! eBay is good and discount books websites like that! Seminary is drawing to a close- which i think I am ready for- KINDOF! I’ll miss the lectures but not the papers/assignments. In a month, I should be done! I have 8 more big assignments left and a couple more weeks of lectures- thanks for asking and checking in! I feel so loved! Things have gotten better, my husband quit his part time job, so he can be home more, he was ALWAYS working! Now it’s less pressure on me to do all the things, which is nice! KZread is turning more and more into a full time gig, so we are just changing up our system a bit so I can get more sleep! So, all that to say, I am feeling grateful! How are you? How is everything?

@rebekahmackenzie

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Praise God! I'm so glad that everything is going well! I felt the same about school/college too. I love learning but not the homework and exams. I hope youtube is something you can pursue full time. As for me looking at the full picture things are good. But the company that prepares our W2s really messed up, which slows things down for getting my taxes filed. But I can't dwell on it or else I get too stressed and I'm trying to be better at relying on God anyway. And this is a very good situation to test that lol. Oh I forgot to check ebay! Thank you!

Where can I find a study bible love you

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

I have some linked in my description!

What is your denomination?

What is a commentary?

ya i don’t get why this is so hard for everyone.

Faith, what's Calvin and Reformed?

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

So I try to avoid talking about denominational differences at all costs because I think we should be United as Christians, but basically John Calvin and the phrase “reformed” refer to a conservative branch of presbyterians... we really don’t have much different theology than most baptists but I was totally weirded out when I started looking into the reformed faith (I grew up baptist) and then I fell in love with studying theology and joined a reform church and college etc. anyways, all that to say, that is my denomination preferences coming out! I’m curious, what denomination are you? I was born into the Catholic tradition, then baptist, then my mom married a Methodist, who used to be a Pentecostal, and now I’m reformed Presbyterian! Lol, I’ve been all over the map!

@marthaanderson2346

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife excellent explanation! I completely understand about denominations et al. I was born into a Methodist Family, we then went to a Conservative Baptist to Fundamental Baptist and now I worship and serve at a non-denominational. The 'legalism' in the fundamental area didn't satisfy and felt it was legalism without Biblical reference. Just man inventing tules and trying to make Scripture uphold their rules. Thank you for answering so promptly. One more question and if you have a video to answer with that's great. Is 'praying the Scripture' reality or a fad?

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Praying scripture is almost like a classic practice that is becoming cool again. Like the Psalms are prayer/songs written down. But, the thing about praying scripture is that it could easily be manipulated and used and abused, if you're using scripture not how it was intended to be used... I've made two videos on specific passages of scripture people take out of context and use/abuse, I'll link those below. But basically, it can be a really helpful practice if you struggle with WHAT to pray. I mention and give tips/talk about praying scripture in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kW1tm9mrmc3Qips.html

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Videos on scriptures that are taken out of context: Phil 4:13 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJmMuMuge8a2YrQ.html Jer 29:11 kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5eBzLOdfs6bmNI.html

By my bed I’d Gurnall’s Christians Armour, Part 1 of MLJ, and plenty of paper pack commentaries by JMAC, and my nearly worn out Reformation Heritage KJV. After that, pulp westerns.

Random thing to point out but Spurgeon’s writings are not “old English”, old English is closer to German than modern English and is unreadable by many who read/speak english. Spurgeon is actually writing in modern English, while he may use different words than we would he is using the same language. Not saying any of this to be rude, I just wanted to point out the difference.

It seems like you have a whole lot of material to cover, Faith, and a very short time to cover it in. In short, you are rushing. I am significantly hearing impaired now in my old age, and although I can get many of your main points, which you have in writing on the screen, I can't get all of what you are saying. When it comes to Bible study tools to help you understand the Bible, I feel that it is something that can be overdone, with too many tools, and too many authors and experts telling you what to think and believe. At some point, you just have to read Scripture itself and let it speak to you directly. I liked your point that you don't have to accept or believe everything you read in these commentaries - but they are food for thought, nonetheless.

No Interpreters Bible, No Barth, Bultman, Church History...I didn't know I loved church history til seminary. I urge you to read The KJV Only Controversy by James R White. Sounds like u didn't take Greek or Hebrew in seminary (I could be wrong)...if not, it can help u understand textual criticism a lot better. I got 1st seminary degree in 69...so our studies would be quite different.

No, you are not the only creeper! 😏(Not when it comes to books.)

I wish I could find more NON Calvinistic resources, especially commentaries and no I’m NOT an Armenian either or universalist or anything. I believe in eternal security and that Jesus died for everyone but that doesn’t mean that everyone gets saved. But I believe that the Bible is clear that Jesus died for everyone, so a universal atonement but NOT universalism. I also don’t believe that means that we get any credit for our salvation. If someone gives you a free gift and you take it doesn’t mean you get any credit for taking it, it was still a free gift. If someone pays your debt and you let them (accept it) who gets the credit? They do. Know what I mean?

NIV Cultural Background Bible..no!

😱 You're a Calvinist? A Calvinist without tattoos⁉️ Now that's a newbie 🤔

A bunch of rambling. Showing people your text books

@HowtoFaithALife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I am definitely a rambler! lol

Have a little bit respect about the people of faith before you . It’s not all about publicity and making money