BibleThought Site Guide
Welcome to the BibleThought web site. As you can see, there are hundreds of links and over 150 articles not counting all of the commentary pages or the archived articles.
Note: Archived Articles from the original BibleThought.org web site have a separate subject listing.
Click here for that listing. The BibleThought.org web site no longer exists.
Guidance on what to view first appears below after the Table of Contents
Click this line for Scott Smelser's 3-Minute Videos.
Site Table of Contents
Locate the right tab first, then find the article of interest.
1- Home Tab:
Includes the home page and other articles of particular interest to cancer victims
6- Understanding Tab:
This tab is a landing page with slides to other pages and articles under it.
18- 2nd Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Revelation
19- Introducing Jesus Tab:
This tab is dedicated to those who may never have heard of Jesus
31- God’s Plan of Salvation Tab:
This landing page is identical to Article 1 below, which also has a Table of Contents
This page is probably the most important page on the site
39- Pilgrims/Docs/Music Tab:
Pilgrims is a major sub-heading – helping Christians cope with the sins of this world
Other heading are related to it, including major documents and music
If there is a particular subject that you are interested in, use the search box on the home page -- put in the subject and click the search glass icon.
The Site Guide Table below is dedicated to help you get started in finding what you need most. Our recommendation as to where to start depends on your background and past experiences in bible study. Please identify the category that best fits your situation in the table below and go from there. More detailed instructions are given below the table.
Note: Archived Articles from the original BibleThought.org web site have a separate subject listing.
Click here for that listing. The BibleThought.org web site no longer exists.
Guidance on what to view first appears below after the Table of Contents
Click this line for Scott Smelser's 3-Minute Videos.
Site Table of Contents
Locate the right tab first, then find the article of interest.
1- Home Tab:
Includes the home page and other articles of particular interest to cancer victims
- 2- No Visitors Please – Author’s’ story of leukemia survival
- 3- Side Effects of Chemo - A beautiful couple who beat cancer and links to side effects
- 4- Need Help Coping? - For those in distress over the diagnoses (theirs or a loved one)
- 5- Cancer and Genetics - Three articles on cancer causes and genetics
6- Understanding Tab:
This tab is a landing page with slides to other pages and articles under it.
- 7- Why I Believe the Bible – Personal reason for my belief of the validity of the bible
- a- Evidence for the Resurrection -- Scholarly support for eye witness testimony
- b- Arguments Against Evolution -- Eight definitive arguments that cannot be refuted
- c- Atheism -- An unsupported faith system
- 8- Can We Understand the Bible? – For those who question God’s ability to communicate
- a- Alleged Contradictions – Landing page for alleged contradictions
- b- Differences Between the Old and New Testaments – Very important key article
- c- Bible Complexity – Explanation of easy vs difficult passages
- d- Why are there Difficult Passages? – Follow up to Bible Complexity
- e- Causes of Common Errors (landing page for the following common errors)
- i- The Bible's Second Purpose – Responds to atheist claims
- ii- Why Many Will Not Obey
- iii- Hasty Generalization – Definition; effects of this common logical fault
- iv- Language of Ashdod – Redefinition make it impossible to communicate
- v- Insertion of the "Only" Word – Faith only? What about ______ only?
- 9- Translations and Versions – For those thinking bible has been revised 1000s of times
- 10- Is the Bible Sufficient? – Does the bible teach its own sufficiency?
- 11- Silence of the Scriptures – What if the bible does not speak to a given subject?
- 12- Biblical Study Principles – General article and slides on the links below
- a- Systematic the Bible Study –Be determined to draw your own conclusions
- b- Study the Bible for Yourself -- Others can help but don't let them take you over
- c- Milk and Meat - Reasoning process for "proving all things"
- d- Consider the Context - Context can totally reverse its meaning
- e- Comprehensive Techniques - Establishing preponderance of scriptural evidence
- f - Rules for Profitable Bible Study - Bible-based precepts for profitable study
- g- Teaching Aids: (short landing article describing three articles below)
- i- Bible Study Questions – Simple Q&A that focuses on Bible only
- ii- Teachers Guide to the Bible Study Questions
- iii- Periods of Bible History – Good way to organize bible thoughts
- 13- Determining Biblical Authority (landing page – high level description of articles)
- a- God's Laws in Relationships – Principle of “Render unto Caesar” generalized
- b- Biblical Commands – How bible teaches by direct command or statement
- c- Biblical Examples – Following examples of Jesus/apostles is commanded
- d- Biblical Implications – Examples of implications to establish major doctrines
- e- Generic and Specific Commands – The differences and their authority
- f- Example of Conflict Resolution (Acts 15) – Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15)
- g- Strictly Enforced – Can we determine what to obey and what not to obey?
- 14- Figurative Language – Major article on over a dozen types; links to three below
- a- X==Y Metaphor – Example: “this is my body”
- b- Not … But Construct – Used often; important to recognize relative statement
- c- Synecdoche – Part of thing referring to entire thing
- 15- Individual Responsibility – All Christians: challenge teachers to provide proof
- 16- Commentaries – these exist for the following:
18- 2nd Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Revelation
19- Introducing Jesus Tab:
This tab is dedicated to those who may never have heard of Jesus
- 20- Article 1 - Jesus Poses the Question (also contains table of contents for tab)
- 21- Article 2 - A Samaritan Woman Meets Jesus
- 22- Article 3 - The Sufferings of Jesus
- 23- Article 4 - Was Jesus Who He Claimed To Be?
- 24- Article 5 - Why We All Need Jesus
- 25- Article 6 - How Well Do You Know Jesus? – a 30 question self-administered test
- 26- Article 7 - Jesus Came to Declare the Father's Name
- 27- Article 8 - Jesus, The Master Teacher
- 28- Article 9 - What Then Should I Do With Jesus?
- 29- Article 10 - Jesus Is God – a second link to article Understanding/Can we …/Alleged …
- 30- Follow-Up Series: Following Jesus (table of contents and contains article #1 below)
31- God’s Plan of Salvation Tab:
This landing page is identical to Article 1 below, which also has a Table of Contents
This page is probably the most important page on the site
- 32- 1. Jesus' Commands – Summary of the conditions of salvation given by Jesus
- 33- 2-7. Examples from the book of Acts
- a- 2. Acts 2 - Pentecost ... the First Converts to Christ
- b- 3. Acts 8 - The Samaritans and the Ethiopian
- c- 4. Acts 9 - Saul (Hebrew name) who Became Known as Paul (Greek name)
- d- 5. Acts 10 and 11 - The first Gentile Converts
- e- 6. Acts 16 - Lydia, the Jailer, and their Households
- f- 7. Acts 19 - Ephesians who had be Baptized under John the Baptist's Baptism
- g- 8. Outline and Summary of the Conversions in the Book of Acts
- 34- 9. Baptism; Question: Is Water Baptism Essential to Salvation?
- 35- 10. Thinking about Becoming a Christian?
- 36- Does Doctrinal Purity Matter? – Many teach that it does not; IT DOES
- a- Are we saved by "faith only?" – For those deceived by this prevalent doctrine
- b- Evidence of a Living Faith – If we have it, we will not be able to conceal it
- c- We Are Not Saved by Our Works – What does this really mean?
- d- Once saved always saved? – What is the preponderance of scriptural evidence?
- e- What Was Jesus Intent in John 3:16? – It is part of a rebuke to Nicodemus
- f- Back to the Beginning – We have a tendency to wander; let’s get back
- 37- God's Called Out People – Called Out = ekklesia = church = body of Christ
- a- Local Church and Universal Church (Definitions) – Used in two senses
- b- The Worship of the Lord’s Church – Must be in Spirit and Truth (Jn. 4)
- c- The Work of the Lord's Church – Do all things in His name
- d- Finding a Church – A sound totally bible-based local church
- e- Your Part in the Restoration – What you can do
- f- Starting a New Local Work – Yes, you can do that as well
- 38- Hopelessly Lost? – Is there ever such a thing?
39- Pilgrims/Docs/Music Tab:
Pilgrims is a major sub-heading – helping Christians cope with the sins of this world
Other heading are related to it, including major documents and music
- 40- Pilgrims in this World – How we are to conduct our lives in this present world
- a- Judge Not that Ye Be Not Judged – Most often grossly misunderstood
- b- Demons and Occult Organizations landing page
- i- Occult Organizations – Occult = secret; are none in Christ
- ii- Biblical Teachings on Satan – His appearances throughout the bible
- iii- Biblical Teachings on Demons – Biblical teachings regarding demons
- iv- Who is the Antichrist? – The bible clearly defines this
- v- Who is Lucifer? Surprising Bible teachings on the subject
- c- The Bible and the Koran – A comparison of some key doctrines
- d- Are Religious People Happier? – Results of scientific survey
- e- Active Shooter Response – What to do if you are not armed
- f- True Representative Government – Definition of an ideal
- g- No King in Israel – Are we like Israel in the time of the Judges?
- h- "Give us a King" – What desperate people grasp for a solution
- i- Cancer and Evolution – Is evolution even reasonable?
- j- Eschatology - End Times - Includes the following:
- i- Cover Article on Eschatology
- ii- 1. What Happens When We Die
- iii- 2. The Second Coming of Jesus
- iv- 3. Three Score and Ten (Psalms 90:10)
- k- Our Ultimate Victory – What the faithful can look forward to
- 41 - What is Love - Definition of our love for God, our families and our fellow man
- 42- Sins of This World
- a - Atheism - The Absurdity of Atheism
- b - Paganism - Bible Answers – All forms of idolatry
- c - Ways We Sin – Especially in taking the church into apostasy
- d - Envy and Covetousness – Sin bordering on insanity
- e - Racism/Slavery – The Bible is clearly against these sins
- f - Economic Immorality – Sins of greed and the love of money
- g - Extremism – Jihadism, and are all religions wrong?
- 43- Suffering -- the ancient question: why do bad things happen go good people?
- a- Why Bad Things Happen to Good People – Paul's Answers
- b- Comfort and How to Endure Hardship
- 44- Major Documents – Larger documents for extended reading time
- a- Seven Myths of Denominationalism – A review of some denominational beliefs
- i- Chapter 1: Myth 1 – The Bible is Too Complex to Understand
- ii- Chapter 2: Myth 2 – The Old Testament is Still Binding
- iii- Chapter 3: Myth 3 – We Are Saved by Faith Only
- iv- Chapter 4: Myth 4 – Baptism is of Secondary Importance
- v- Chapter 5: Myth 5 – All You Need is Love
- vi- Chapter 6: Myth 6 – The Rapture
- vii- Chapter 7: Myth 7 – Original Sin
- viii- Chapter 8: Where Do We Go From Here?
- b- MMLJ, Old Testament or New? – Scriptural evidence resolving this question
- c- Archived Articles Index – Index linked to the original BibleThought site
- d- Contact Us – enables e-mail to be sent to Dave Brown
- e- Spiritual Songs – about 30 a Capella 4-part harmony songs
- a- Seven Myths of Denominationalism – A review of some denominational beliefs
If there is a particular subject that you are interested in, use the search box on the home page -- put in the subject and click the search glass icon.
The Site Guide Table below is dedicated to help you get started in finding what you need most. Our recommendation as to where to start depends on your background and past experiences in bible study. Please identify the category that best fits your situation in the table below and go from there. More detailed instructions are given below the table.
Site Guide Table
YOUR SITUATION …
I know little about the the bible or Jesus I am not sure that the bible can be understood I do not have a good understanding of bible I am not sure if I am saved or not I want to compare practices against the bible What is being a Christian all about? I am concerned about our country/world I just want to browse I have a question, comment or request I want information on a particular subject I want to read additional articles |
CLICK THE FOLLOWING
Who is Jesus Understanding Plan of Salvation Plan of Salvation Seven Myths of Denominationalism Following Jesus Pilgrims and Strangers in this World Recent Articles Contact Us See Situations and Recommendations below Think On These Things* and Article Index* __________________________ * Links to BibleThough.org |
Situations and Recommendations:
- I need material to help me teach the gospel to others. Click Article Index, then Bible Study Methods, then Bible Study Questions and its accompanying Guide.
- I have little knowledge of the bible or Jesus. Click "Who is Jesus?."
- I have some bible knowledge, but have not given it much study because I was taught that the bible really could not be understood. Click "Can We Understand the Bible."
- I have "gone to church" all my life but still do not have a real good understanding of the bible. Click "Plan of Salvation."
- I am a religious person but really am not sure that I am saved. Click "Plan of Salvation."
- I would like to compare what my denomination teaches with what the bible says. Click "Seven Myths."
- I want to know what being a Christian is all about. Click "Following Jesus."
- I have a particular subject that I would like to get more information on. First try out the search box on the home page to see if there is something on the BibleThought.net (this) web site. If you cannot find what you are looking for there, click "Article Index" and it will take you to an alphabetical listing of categories on our archive web site BibleThought.org. Pick the subject that best fits and it will provide a list of articles in that category.
- I would just like to browse through some articles to get a feel for this site. Click "Recent Articles" -- this is updated with a new article weekly, and we leave the articles from about the last two months.
- I think I have read everything on the site. Check "Recent Articles," and then on the Home Page in the third column click the "Think On These Things" button for dozens and dozens more articles. We are in the process of categorizing them and moving them onto BibleThought.net. Those not yet moved are still on the BibleThought.org site -- click here for the Article Index to that site.
- I have a question. If at any time you have a question, want to make a comment, or wish to request an article be written on a particular subject, click "Contact Us." We are very interested in discussing biblical topics with you. To contact us now, click Contact Us.