About Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study
An ongoing verse-by-verse Bible study class in the New Testament, with an emphasis on what the Bible says, and what it means.
For versions with video slides, and other studies, go to ScriptureStudies.com
Hebrews 11:17-19 - Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac - Verse by Verse Bible Study
A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:17-19. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.
Topics: Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac as the pinnacle demonstration of faith -- Addressing moral skepticism over God's command -- The Creator's sovereign authority and righteous character -- Abraham's immediate obedience versus questioning God's justice -- The episode as a typological foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice -- Divine testing of earthly attachments that rival love for God -- Typological significance of the third day and Mount Moriah's link to Calvary -- The prophetic declaration of God providing the sacrificial lamb -- Explaining the oddity of Isaac being called the "only son" -- God's covenantal perspective on Isaac as the sole child of promise -- The substitutionary ram and the revelation of "The Lord Will Provide" -- Abraham's reasoning that God could raise Isaac from the dead -- Divine rejection of human sacrifice fulfilled in Christ's once-for-all atonement.
If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/x9ast79uzvv3k3b/Hebrews_11_17-19.pdf/file
The visual slides of this study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/8d3wxh19mxb3cu7/Hebrews_11_17-19_SLIDES.pptx/file
FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.com
For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com
27 Sept 2026
Romans 3:1-18 - Answering Objections - Verse by Verse Bible Study [Remaster]
A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 3:1-18.
Topics: Paul’s use of the Socratic method to address Jewish objections -- The Jewish advantage of being entrusted with the very words of God -- Special written revelation given to Israel versus natural revelation and conscience -- God’s unwavering faithfulness independent of human unfaithfulness -- Refuting the philosophical claim that human sin is excused by magnifying God’s righteousness -- Warnings against twisting Scripture and the call to rightly handle the word of truth -- Rejection of antinomianism and the "ends justify the means" rationale -- The crucifixion of Christ as proof that resulting good does not excuse sinful acts -- Spiritual resources for resisting the temptation to take God’s grace for granted -- Old Testament passages demonstrating the universal corruption and power of sin.
FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.com
For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com
14 Sept 2026
Hebrews 11:13-16 - A Reflection on a Life of Faith - Verse by Verse Bible Study
A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:13-16. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.
Topics: Focusing faith on future fulfillment over present comfort -- The perseverance of faith until death -- Seeing unfulfilled promises from a distance through spiritual eyesight -- Admitting and confessing one's status as a foreigner and stranger on earth -- The world's hostility toward spiritual foreigners -- The temptation to return to worldly comfort -- Abraham's strict refusal to return to Mesopotamia -- Longing for a heavenly country prepared by Christ -- The recurring theme in Hebrews of "better" things through Christ -- The honor of God not being ashamed of His faithful people.
If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/rssqy47djglfsug/Hebrews_11_13-16.pdf/file
The visual slides of this study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/p9b60x9cxsdbjed/Hebrews_11_09-12_SLIDES.pdf/file
FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.com
For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com
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