Why Bible Stuff?

Have you discovered the Bible for yourself? The question is not, “Do you attend church?” but rather, “Do you read, study, investigate, and analyze Scripture on your own?” Today we face a decline in Bible knowledge as well as personal Bible study among evangelicals coupled with a reduction in intentional Bible-focused discipleship in many churches. This is the site for inquiring souls who desire to learn more about the Bible. The focus is on Bible understanding and practical application. In the postings I want to answer questions such as, “What does this mean?” and “How can I apply the truth to my life?”

My Testimony

I have loved the Bible since I first heard about the Israelites and others who have their stories recorded on the sacred pages. Godly mentors in Sunday School and other venues explained the history and concepts then gave insight into the lessons woven through the accounts. Overarching the sixty-six books, 1,189 chapters and 31,102 verses is God with His impeccable character, His righteous expectations, and His miraculous provision. I came to realize that the Bible was a book like no other. The Bible is God’s Word. With many worn and well-marked copies behind me I realize I have not yet scratched the surface of the content waiting for me in the Bible.

Why present Bible Stuff this way?

These pages are a collection of Bible knowledge organized into a few easy-to-navigate sections. Bible knowledge functions like a stack of blocks added one atop another. We learn, understanding builds, and we grow. As we grow that learning drives a hunger to know even more. Why? So that we may become Bible information storehouses? No, not at all. We learn and grow that we may prove more useful to God in His work. We study to prepare ourselves for service. Bible study fosters life change.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15

Who is John Nichols?

I’ve been a believer in Jesus Christ for more than sixty years and have over thirty years of Bible teaching experience at all age levels. I’ve discovered that every teaching opportunity becomes a learning opportunity for me. First, I cannot teach what I do not have inside, that which I have studied and prepared. Second, the questions and comments from those in the class can speak volumes to my heart. Teaching is a two-way endeavor.

Professionally I am an engineer (BSEE, PE, now retired), a career that occupied my days, nights, and some weekends for thirty-two years. The luster of that occupation faded as I considered the second half of life and sensed God leading me to a change. I am now writing, and this initiative has arisen from that work.

This permanent web presence offers the opportunity for me to share God’s Word with others. Rather than post solely on social media where posts can be hard to locate, the Bible Stuff site offers a stable and expanding reference collection of Bible study helps.

I will work hard to make the time you invest on this site worthwhile.

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