Gerald M. Bilkes | Christian Library

Chapter 2 introduces the function and purpose of Jesus’ parables. The author makes use of Matthew 13:10–17 to focus on the mystery aspect of the parables.

The Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:45-46.

Profiting from the Parables: Introduction (1) Read: Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35

This article is an introduction to the Bible studies on the parables.

Preparing for Trials

This article shows that Christ made it clear that his church will face trials and persecutions. It also makes clear that Christ showed his church how to prepare for trials.

How We Live in the Fear of God

This article shows that fearing God is expressed in a life that is dedicated to God alone. It shows that fear of God is seen in revering God, worshipping God, fleeing from sin, living out of the gospel, fellowshipping with believers, and a desire to know God better.

How We Fellowship with Believers

This article shows how through prayer, encouragement, the Lord's Supper, singing, serving, and coming together, fellowship with believers can be kept.

The Miracles of Christ: The Resurrection Read: Matthew 28:1-10

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 28:1-10.

The Miracle of Christ: Healing in Stages Read: Mark 8:22-26

This article is a Bible study on Mark 8:22-26.

The Miracle of Christ: The Coin in the Fish’s Mouth Read: Matthew 17:24-27

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 17:24-27.

The Miracle of Jesus: Walking on Water Read: Matthew 14:22-33

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 14:22-33.

The Miracle of Jesus: The Feeding of the Five Thousand Read: Mark 6:31-44

This article is a Bible study on Mark 6:31-44.

The Miracle at the Foot of the Mountain Read: Mark 9:14-29

This article is a Bible study on Mark 9:14-29.

The Miracle at the Gate of Nain Luke 7:11-17

This article is a Bible study on Luke 7:11-17.

The Woman With The Bent Back Read: Luke 13:10-17

This article is a Bible study on Luke 13:10-17.

The Healing of Malchus’s Ear

This article is a Bible study on John 18:10-11 and Luke 22:49-51.

The Healing of a Canaanite Woman’s Daughter

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 15:22-28.

The Healing of Bartimaeus Read Mark 10:46-52 and Luke 18:35-43

This article is a Bible study on Mark 10:46-52.

The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus

This article is a Bible study on Mark 5:22-24, 35-43.

The Woman with the Issue of Blood Read: Mark 5:25-34

This article is a Bible study on Mark 5:25-34.

The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac Read: Mark 5:1-20

This is a Bible study on Mark 5:1-20.

The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant Read: Mathew 8:5-13 (compare Luke 7:1-10)

This is a Bible study on Matthew 8:5-13.

The Withered Fig Tree Read Mark 11:11-26 (Compare Matt 21:17-22)

This is a Bible study on Mark 11:11-26.

Silencing the Storm at Sea Mark 4:35-41

This is a Bible study on Mark 4:35-41.

The Healing of the Paralytic Read Luke 5:17-26

This is a Bible study on Luke 5:17-26.

The Cleansing of the Leper

This article is a Bible study on Luke 5:12-15.

The Sabbath in Capernaum

This article is a Bible study on Mark 1:21-34.

The Great Catch of Fish

This article is a Bible study on Luke 5:1-11.

The Miracles of Christ – Introduction

This article is an introduction to a Bible study about Christ's miracles.

Christ's Resurrection in the Old Testament

This article gives an account of how the Old Testament spoke about the resurrection of Christ.

Losing Count … Forgiving Others

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 18:23-35.

The Glory of Christ's Parables

Christ's teaching with parables reveals the status of the world, the kingdom of heaven, and our hearts. Let this article show you how.

Full Glory: No More Parables

This article is about the place of the parables in Jesus’ teaching of his disciples. The author also looks at John 16:25.

The Vine and Its Branches

This article is a Bible study on John 15:1-17.

The Separation of the Sheep from the Goats

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 25:31-46.

The Parable of the Sheepfold

This article is a Bible study on John 10:1-18.

The Parable of the Sower

This article is a Bible study on Mark 4:1-20.

The Parable of the Net

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:47-50.

The Rich Man and Lazarus

This article is a Bible study on Luke 16:19-31.

The Unjust Steward

This article is a Bible study on Luke 16:1-13.

The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly

This article is a Bible study on Mark 4:26-29.

Parables about Prayer

This article is a Bible study on Luke 11:5-13 and Luke 18:1-15.

An Enemy Hath Done This

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

The Parable of the Talents

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 25:14-30.

They Will Reverence My Son

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 21:33-46.

The Laborers in the Vineyard

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 20:1-16.

The Ten Virgins

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 25:1-13.

The Mustard Seed and the Leaven

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:31-33.

My Pastor, A Sabbatical

It is well known that many a pastor suffers from stress, burnout, or depression. This article gives insight into how pastors can be spared from this. A sabbatical is something that churches have to think about as a gift to their pastor.

The Great Supper Read: Luke14:12-24

This article is a Bible study on Luke 14:12-24.

The Unfruitful Fig Tree Read: Luke 13:1-9

This article is a Bible study on Luke 13:1-9.

The Rich Fool Read: Luke12:13-21

This article is a Bible study on Luke 12:13-21.

The Culture We Need

Culture and contextualization have become buzzwords when it comes to the question of preaching the gospel in our era. How should Christians think about these words? In this article the author argues for a Christian culture or a culture of the Holy Spirit.