In Depth Study of the Whole Bible and More!

This Bible study area, when completed, will be the most complete, in depth study of the Bible anywhere on the net.  Come back each week as we add new studies in various categories.  We expect this to take several years to complete, and we will announce new uploads to our Restoration Times email group.  Enjoy!

Some of the material below is in html or pdf format.  To read the pdf files, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat or Reader installed on your computer.  Most of the studies are audio studies, using the Real Audio format.  You will need to have the free Real Player installed to listen to these files. 

Click on the links below to go directly to the various sections:

Background: in the Beginning

Old Testament Studies and Ancient Israel.

The Intertestamental Period

Background to the New Testament

New Testament, word for word studies.

Background: in the Beginning, Bible Archaeology, Evolution, and more background to the Bible and ancient world.

Does God Exist?  I think this is the first question that must be answered before we proceed any further.  And, contrary to what most people think, you can prove to an open mind that God exists!

And if God exists, how do we know that the Bible is His Word?  The material below will answer these questions for you!

Does God Exist?

Many Christians carelessly assume that God exists on faith alone.  Almost no one believes that you can prove God’s existence one way or another.  But the truth is that you can prove that God exists!  Here’s how!

7 Proofs God Exists

This exciting booklet adds more proof that God exists!  You can KNOW that God exists FOR SURE!

Proofs of God

In this fascinating, informative, and at times entertaining sermon, Garner Ted Armstrong shows us that to any rational mind, ample proof for God’s existence exists if we will only look!

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God Exists!

Garner Ted Armstrong gives you even more proofs of God’s existence.  These 2 tapes are excerpts from many radio broadcasts that discuss this subject from many different angles in great details.  They are a must listen!

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Our Awesome Universe!

Our Universe is an awesome creation, so vast and so marvelous that it is beyond belief!  This exciting and lavishly illustrated booklet gives you a glimpse of all of the glory, and answers the question: “Can such an awesome creation exist without a creator?”  You need to know!  This is a fairly large PDF document, so please give it time to download, especially with a dial up connection.  But it is well worth it!

Is Physical Life the Result of Blind Chance?

Is evolution correct?  Did life evolve over eons of time?  Here are the answers to these important questions!

Proof of the Bible

The BIBLE -- Superstition or AUTHORITY? Did you ever stop to PROVE whether the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God?

HAVE YOU ever stopped to really prove whether or not the Bible is divinely inspired by a Creator? I am going to give you the proof. And I am going to tell the skeptics how to disprove the Bible, if it's not inspired, and how to disprove the very existence of God, IF THERE IS NO GOD.

The Bible – Superstition or Authority?

Why is the world's best selling book held in awe by some, in passive discredit by others, and understood by virtually none?

Is the Bible the Word of God

Is the Bible the infallible Word of Almighty God? Does historical and archeological evidence favor the Bible or are they against it? Are there real answers to the mysteries of life? Learn about the validity and trustworthiness of the Bible!

Inspired Text of the Bible

Design and Development of the Scriptures

This outline shows how the Bible was canonized, and gives many important background details.

Old Testament Studies and Ancient Israel.

Answers From Genesis

Genesis is the "book of origins." It constitutes that part of the Bible which is commonly called the introductory book of the Old Testament. The name Genesis is derived directly from the Greek translation of the Hebrew word bereshith, meaning "in the beginning." The book of Genesis starts with a brief statement about the pre-Adamic world and goes on to cover the first 2,000 years and more of man's history, from the creation of Adam and Eve to the settlement of the children of Israel in Egypt. The highlights of the first eleven chapters are a description of creation; God's instruction to the first man and woman; the account of their disobedience which cut them and their progeny off from God's Holy Spirit; man's sinful degeneration which resulted in total destruction of human life, except for Noah and his family, by a Flood; and the disbursement of the races at the tower of Babel after the Flood.

Chapters 12 through 50 contain the account of Abraham's calling and God's promises to him due to his faithfulness; the story of Isaac and Jacob; and the account of Joseph and his family in Egypt. Genesis can rightly be summed up in the following words: "The book of Genesis is the true and original birthplace of all theology. It contains those concepts of God and man, of righteousness and judgement, of responsibility and moral government, of failure and hope, which are presupposed through the rest of the Old Testament, and which prepare the way for the mission of Christ" (The Foundations of the Bible, page 155). The record of Genesis is written in abbreviated form, and certain questions, as a result, have been frequently asked about its content. It is the purpose of this publication to answer a number of these questions in the light of the entire Bible (Genesis to Revelation).

Geology Reveals Two Creations, Two Worldwide Floods!

Here is startling proof -- from the Bible and geology -- demonstrating not only two widely separated creations, but two world-wide destructions! Few have understood this astonishing truth! Now, it stands revealed for all to see!

Evidence of the Flood

What the Great Flood of Noah real, or was it a myth?  Is there any evidence that supports the Bible account?  This amazing message by Garner Ted Armstrong will help you understand that the Flood really did happen, and points out ample evidence to prove it!

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Old Testament Survey

Outline of Proverbs

Outline of Isaiah

The Intertestamental Period

Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Below is an informative and insightful sermon by Ron Dart on this same subject.

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Between the Testaments

Just who were the Pharisees and where did their religious doctrines originate? In the Old Testament? If so, why did Christ so strenuously oppose their ideas? Is the Bible -- both Old and New Testaments -- a house divided? An examination of the period "between the Testaments" shows that while men may be divided -- the Bible is not

Background to the New Testament

Messianic Expectations at the Time of Christ

Messianic Prophecies

The Text of the New Testament

The Reliability of the New Testament

In this insightful series of sermons, Vance Stinson discusses several “objections” made down through time by “higher critics,” trying to debunk the New Testament texts, or part of them, saying they are not authentic, or, if authentic, then they are not reliable.  Mr. Stinson answers these “critics,” showing that their criticisms do not hold water, and reinforcing our faith in the New Testament record.  This and the series that follow are perfect starters for our series on the New Testament, because, after all, if it is not reliable or authentic, then there is no reason to study it.  Your faith will be greatly increased by listening to this material.

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All About the New Testament

This 4 part series of Born to Win radio programs by Ronald L. Dart is the perfect compliment to the sermon series above.   After listening to both of these series, you will know not only that your faith in the New Testament is well grounded, you will also understand some of the major issues Christ raised in their true contexts.  This is a must listen as well.

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The Hasmoneans and Herods

This chart, in PDF format, shows the roots of King Herod’s dynasty.

The Greatest Story Never Told

Many think they have the story of Christ’s birth down pat.  They think they have heard all there is to hear.  But, nothing could be further from the truth!  In this exciting message, W. White fills in the gaps in most of our understanding of these events.  You are in for quite an adventure!  Now, you can have the full story of these events!

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Where did the Magi Come From?

This exciting article tells us where the Magi really came from, and the amazing significance of their visit!  You won’t want to miss this one!

Is Judaism the Religion of Moses?

People assume that Judaism is the religion of Moses -- that Jesus brought a message opposed to the Old Testament -- that He came to nullify the teaching of Moses.  It is taken for granted that the New Testament presents a Gentile religion and that the Old Testament teaches Judaism!

Yet all these assumptions ARE ABSOLUTELY FALSE!

Shocking though it may seem, history proves that Judaism is NOT the religion of the Old Testament Scriptures.

The Man Nobody Knows

The real Jesus is not like the sissified, pale, sad, young man pictured on Sunday-school walls.  He was not a physical weakling, but a strong carpenter who slept outdoors with muscles so strong that when He drove the moneychangers out, nobody dared to oppose Him!  He was the most popular dinner guest in Jerusalem and enjoyed a hearty laugh and good wine.  Jesus would never have been able to inspire mankind if He were not the dynamic leader He was.

The Real Jesus

There are so many misconceptions about Jesus.  People think He had long hair, and was some kind of vagabond or early hippy.  They think he had an effeminate look, and was living in poverty.  Nothing could be further from the truth!  It’s about time you met THE REAL JESUS!

The 2 Sons of Zebedee

Meet 2 of the most important of the disciples Jesus called, James and John, the sons of Zebedee.  John was “the disciple whom Jesus loved.”  James was the head of the New Testament church at Jerusalem.  They were important men indeed!  Let’s learn from their writings what Christ valued in character so much that He called these 2 brothers.

Meet Jesus

This two part Real Truth program series discusses the historical background to Christ and His ministry, revealing some very surprising information.  You need to hear this!

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What Is the True Gospel?

This in depth sermon by Dr. Roderick Meredith explains in detail the True Gospel Message Jesus brought to this earth, as opposed to the false gospels of men you may have heard.  Few believed Him then, few believe Him today.

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New Testament, word for word studies.

We will be filling in the audio word for word lessons later.  However, below you will find some study material in print format.  Most of these items are in PDF and you will need the free Adobe reader to read them.

Historical Events of the Crucifixion

The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Below you will find an in depth, word for word discussion of the Life and Teachings of Jesus, using a Harmony of the Gospels.  We will be linking to a print form of the Harmony when we get to the word for word study of the Gospel accounts, but first we have a few introductory programs on what it was like in Palestine at this time, and the social customs, etc., of the Jews.  God willing, we plan to add a new installment each week now, taken from our weekly webcast.

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