Biblical Truth, Plain and Simple
Clear and easy to understand biblical teaching for new believers and for anyone who wants a stronger foundation in God’s Word.
Pastors, ministry workers, and readers are welcome to send Bible questions or request teaching on specific subjects. As my time permits, I will do my best to respond or address the subject in a future Bible study or article. Because of time and the number of requests I may receive, I cannot promise a personal response to every message.
One simple step at a time
Today’s advice
Do not be in a hurry to gain a title or become a leader. Begin by serving faithfully wherever help is needed, even when nobody notices. Godly leadership grows from humility, dependable service, and a life that follows Christ.
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Romans 3:23
A plain explanation of sin, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, repentance, and faith.
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1 John 1:9
The first simple steps for reading the Bible, praying, finding a faithful church, and following Christ.
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2 Timothy 3:16
A short introduction to God’s written Word, its 66 books, and the one story they tell.
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Psalm 119:18
Simple help for beginning Bible reading, understanding passages, marking important truths, and obeying what God says.
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Matthew 6:7–8
A simple explanation of honest prayer, silent prayer, different prayer postures, and speaking with God as His child.
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John 1:1
A plain explanation that Jesus Christ is God the Son, the Savior who died for our sins and rose from the dead, and the only way of salvation.
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Psalm 90:2
A plain explanation that God is eternal, uncreated, holy, unchanging, and the only true God.
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John 14:16–17
A plain explanation that the Holy Spirit is God, a Person, and the One who gives new life, lives within believers, and produces spiritual fruit.
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Acts 2:42
A simple guide to what Scripture says a faithful church should teach, how its leaders should serve, and the warning signs every believer should know.
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2 Corinthians 9:7
A plain look at what the Bible calls a tithe, why it was not a tithe of money, and how the New Testament teaches Christians to give.
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1 John 1:9
A clear guide to sin, temptation, conviction, confession, repentance, forgiveness, and growing in obedience to God.
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Acts 3:19
Repentance is more than feeling sorry. Learn how godly sorrow, confession, and turning from sin lead us back to God.
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Acts 10:47
A clear explanation of complete water immersion, why baptism follows salvation, what it represents, and why baptism cannot save anyone.
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1 John 5:13
A clear Bible lesson explaining how believers can know they are saved by trusting God’s Word, Christ’s promises, and the evidence of a changed life.
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2 Timothy 2:15
Reading the Bible helps us become familiar with God’s Word, but studying helps us understand it correctly. This lesson gives believers a simple way to study Scripture while warning against replacing the Bible with books and teachings written by people.
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Psalm 119:105
A plain lesson on how God speaks through Scripture, how the Holy Spirit leads believers, and why every thought or feeling must be tested by God’s Word.
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Matthew 28:1
Why Christians gather on Sunday, how the practice began in the New Testament, and why Sunday is not the Christian Sabbath.
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Luke 9:23
A simple lesson on trusting Christ, denying ourselves, obeying His Word, and continuing to follow Him each day.
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2 Peter 3:18
A clear lesson on growing through God’s Word, prayer, obedience, the Holy Spirit, fellowship, trials, and service.
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John 4:24
A plain explanation that worship is more than music or a church service—it is honoring God through truth, praise, obedience, humility, prayer, service, and everyday life.
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1 Corinthians 11:26
A simple explanation of the Lord’s Supper, what the bread and cup represent, who should participate, and why believers examine themselves and remember Christ’s sacrifice.
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1 Corinthians 10:13
A clear Bible lesson on recognizing temptation, using God’s Word, praying, taking the way of escape, and returning to Christ after failure.
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1 Peter 5:8–9
A clear biblical explanation of who Satan is, how he deceives and tempts, how believers resist him, and why Christians do not need to live in fear.
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Hebrews 1:14
A clear look at what angels are, how they serve God, why they must never be worshiped, and why our attention belongs on Jesus Christ.
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Acts 16:31
A clear, Scripture-based guide to explaining the gospel and pointing someone to Jesus Christ without pressure or a memorized prayer.
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Hebrews 9:27
A clear biblical explanation of death, judgment, resurrection, and the eternal hope found only in Jesus Christ.
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John 14:3
A clear biblical explanation of Christ’s promised return, the resurrection of believers, coming judgment, and how Christians should live while they wait.
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Hebrews 11:1
A clear explanation of biblical faith, saving faith in Jesus Christ, trusting God when we do not understand, and the evidence genuine faith produces.
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Ephesians 2:8–9
A clear explanation of God’s saving grace, why salvation cannot be earned, and how grace changes the lives of those who trust in Jesus Christ.
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Ephesians 4:32
Why every person needs God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ, and why forgiven believers must learn to forgive others without ignoring safety, justice, or truth.
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1 Corinthians 13:13
How faith and hope will reach their fulfillment when believers see Christ and God’s promises become reality, while love remains forever.
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Proverbs 4:23
A clear Bible lesson about protecting your thoughts, desires, and inner life while allowing God’s Word to shape your heart.
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2 Corinthians 1:20
A simple guide to trusting God’s promises while reading each promise in its proper biblical context.
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