http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Laymans-Approach-To-Bible-Study&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A mini-study complete with three homework assignments (and answer keys, for the teacher). Covers the following topics: The Bible is God's Word; The Word of God is Alive and Active; God Himself Teaches Us; God Tells Us the Main Point; and Guidelines for Bible Study.

(Study - 10 pages; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=What-is-Forgiveness?&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Once we have decided to forgive someone, how does that actually occur? I mean, some offenses are so bad, I just can't "forgive and forget" - especially the "forget" part. This study shows how God forgives, so that we can do the same thing. Very helpful tool in marriage!

(Audio - 39 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=The-Gospel-in-Esther&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Esther is so God-breathed, that it drips with gospel content. You'll be delighted to see all the jewels God has hidden in this precious Bible account.

(Audio - 76 mins; plus Study - 5 pages; 2010)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Common-Features-of-Judgment-Day&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A simple analysis of four key passages in Revelation chapters 6, 11, 16 and 20, showing the amazing similarities in language - leading one to conclude that 8 key elements will all be found on judgment day.

(Study - 1 page; 2016)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=What-a-Pastor-IS-and-IS-NOT&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The Bible actually gives us this description by making parallels between marriage and the pastorate.

(Audio - 46 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; 2005)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Nine-Reasons-Why-Paul-Likely-Had-Been-Married&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The Bible is clear a single man cannot be ordained as an elder, deacon or Pastor. People get around this by claiming the Apostle Paul was single. We evaluate that claim.

(Study - 3 pages; 2016)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Church-Officer-Examination-Questions&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

If your church is looking to decide on a Deacon, elect an Elder or pick a Pastor, you might want to give the candidate a written exam. Their answers might surprise you.

(Written Exam - 3 pages; 2016)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Length-of-Days-in-Genesis-1-and-2&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Just how long were the "days" mentioned in Genesis chapter 1? This extensive study examines common attacks, and shows that fundamentally God was laying the groundwork for the very concept of what we now call "history", by showing us how to measure time by literal days.

(Study - 6 pages; 2014)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Four-Views-of-the-Creation-Days&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A brief summary of four (4) views of the creation account described in Genesis chapters 1 and 2.

(Study - 2 pages; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Some-Facts-About-The-Church&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

This study addresses a variety of questions regarding the church, such as: What is it? When did it start? Who's in it? Where does it meet? What did folks in Bible times do in the church? How is it governed? How long does it last? Should I "join"? What are the benefits?

(Study - 2 pages; 2012)