Resources for IBS Courses
You will find a variety of resources below that will help you in the various courses we offer. Click on the course you want to download resources for to see them. They're fantastic!
Resources for Bible Study Methods
You will find a variety of resources below that will help you study God’s Word. These resources build upon the Bible Study Methods course offered through IBS.The asterisk (*) indicates the reading may be completed before the course, but only after the pre-course assignment is finished.
White Papers: Hearing the Music of the Gospel *
White Papers: Hearing the Music of the Gospel (B&W, text only) *
Ephesians (First Nations Version)
Introduction from Ephesians NIV Application Commentary
Eph 6 Excursus on Slavery from NCCS (required)
Eph 6 Excursus on Slavery from NIC (supplementary)
How to Read a Letter by Silva *
Commentaries selections for Eph 2:12-22:
Ephesians 4:1-6 commentary excerpts:
Ephesians 5:15-21 commentary excerpts:
"Live the Story" portion of Ephesians (SoGC) by Roberts
Commentaries by Women/POC Authors
Blog posts by K. A. Ellis and Trevin Wax
Four Paned Window of Righteousness by Ellis *
Reading While Black C3 by Esau McCaulley*
"Learning to Ask Good Questions" *
"Understanding Scripture's Fallen-Condition Focus" *
A Layperson's Guide to Biblical Interpretation by Bobo, chapter 1*
"The Theology of the New Testament" *
Ephesians (Africa Bible Commentary, single volume set)
Ephesians (South Asia Bible Commentary, single volume set)
Ephesians select passages (Ancient Christian Commentary of Scripture)
Ephesians IVP Bible Background Commentary
"Forgiveness and Reconciliation" from NDBT
"Asking Christ-Centered Questions That Target the Heart"
"Temple" video by The Bible Project
Is God a Moral Monster (Slavery) by Copan
Ultimate Road Trip (chapter 8 on Asking Good Questions)
Bible Study Methods Process at a Glance
This file contains a PDF version of the color laminate card we gave you outlining the process we introduced you to in the Bible Study Methods course: Explore, Connect, and Apply. (Note: The cards are 2 per page and contain cutting lines.)
"God's Big Picture" Handouts and Power Point
Vaughn Roberts, author of God's Big Picture, created a Power Point presentation and handouts that you could use to teach others the Bible's storyline (zip file)