Thinkers Bible Studies

There are more than 25,000 different church denominations and many different versions of Christianity, but there is only one truth, and all are seeking it.

God reveals truth to us in three ways: His Word (Bible), His world (what we observe)‚ and His Holy Spirit (inner voice and prayer). Truth on any spiritual topic is nearest to the point where all three come into agreement.

Better and easier today

Twenty-five years ago, intensive Bible study required many physical books and tedious searching to find exact information. Today, an astounding number of relevant books and articles on every subject are available to everyone on the Internet, indexed, and ready for instant access.

Before the Internet, most people were unable to study the Bible in-depth and had to rely heavily on others to tell them what particular passages say and mean.

Back then, most Bible studies were fill-in-the-blanks type by authors within various theological belief systems who would focus on specific passages or topics to steer readers to pre-determined conclusions, with the primary purpose of affirming what the group already believes.

Now the Internet can put an entire free Bible library into pocket and purse, laptop and desktop, with dozens of side-by-side English translations and cross-references plus interlinear translations from Hebrew-to-English and Greek-to-English.

Today, with assistance from the Internet, people easily and quickly can read with their own eyes and think with their own minds. This builds deep understanding and solid faith.

Authority on this site

In the past, Bible studies were built and promoted primarily upon the credentials and reputation of the author of the study, and the study would frequently quote celebrity theologians, pastors, and writers for confirmation.

This site – Thinkers Bible Studies – is a new kind of Bible study for the modern age. This site makes no mention of contemporary names or acclaimed writings. The only authority on this site is the Bible, and only the Bible is quoted.

The site is independent and non-denominational.

This site aims to lay out all relevant Bible verses on each topic to make each study complete in scope and easy to understand.

To the extent that opinions are wanted from other sources, the Internet has plenty to offer.

Ultimately, each person should develop an informed personal belief about each major issue of Christian faith, based on actual study of scripture, not constrained by tradition, and guided by the Holy Spirit. That kind of study will provide the answers and confidence needed for conversations with doubters and unbelievers.

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Thinkers Bible Studies will help you become a more confident, respected, and persuasive Christian

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◉ Comments from readers

Are these lessons available in printed form that can be purchased or that can be downloaded on line in a condensed version?

I will read this in its entirety. What I've read so far is right on according to my extensive studies over 27 years.

Excellent points here.

This site is a literal God send! I've been struggling with reconciliation of what scripture says and what I've been taught through various denominations and their individual traditions. I'm so grateful, honestly, to have permission to think critically and to allow the Holy Spirit to teach me directly.

Adam was the first man created to have a living soul.

Had to be people here before Adam, all the ancient buildings prove the civilizations were here. Many teens of thousands of years.

Interesting and thought provoking.

Bwahahahahaha!!! Religion, please go away and die.

I discovered this site while I was at work. I will take time out and read through it. I think it is very interesting and it's good to know so I hope and pray that I can and will be able to venture a little bit more. Thank you and continue to have a blessed and prosperous day.

very well done.!!

You have developed material that is vitally needed for reaching the newer generations.

Of course there were people before Adam. Adam and Eve were created for a line through which Christ would come.

Interesting !!

I like your site. Good to see others believe as I do.

Your site is great for discussions and other questions about the bible. I hope that it continues.

Very,very informative! Thank you

Do you offer a textbook?

FInally someone uses their brain instead of emotions to explain what I have thought and tried to say for sooo long. Thank you!

I found this to be extremely informative. I'd always had doubts about the "original sin" and being punished for my ancestors sins, but this explained why "original sin" doesn't really exist in a way that resonated with me. Thank you. I will definitely check this site more often.

I stumbled on your website recently, and was impressed by the scope of it and the balance evident in it.

Just another Satanic attempt to change God's WORD. More likely made up of Liberal Kids that don't know any better.

Please pray for me as I ponder the input you've provided online.

This is awesome, very detailed information and totally makes sense, thanks for sharing!

You really don’t understand the Bible at all.

Adam was the first person on this earth bottom line

If for nothing else, this at least may cause someone to dig deeper.

Excellent

O my how i wish i could find a friend would be willing to discuss the bible openly with me.

An extremely good read.Would like very much to hear more.

I'm preparing to teach my first Religious Instruction lesson for the year in a public Australian school tomorrow and we'll launch straight in to the creation story from the Bible. So thank you!! I feel confident now to answer any questions the kids might raise.

You have answered so many questions for me! Thank you!

This is fascinating! I stumbled across this site and have been questioning what I was taught. This is an answer to prayer!

By observing ruins etc firsthand, my personal opinion is that man existed before Adam. Adam was the first God breathed His Spirit into.

I agree there had to have been other people before Adam. The sons had children, with whom? Certainly not with their own mother or the gene pool would have died out.

I absolutly loved this! My daughter is a high school science teacher, and we are both christians. We had our own ideas of what scriptures say, and what actual physical science says. This brought ALOT to light! Thank you.

Not sure what to think of this bible study. If nothing else it compels you to really dig deep and think,read and pray for understanding which I think is a good thing.

I’m learning so much. Thank you.

Thank you for your good work.

Bullshit. Just utter bullshit.

Death and suffering had not taken place until the original sin, so no one was before Adam.

Amazing! I have been studying this subject and drafting a book for about 5 years. I discovered your web site today. In those 5 years, I have come to many of the same concepts as you. Good job folks.

Thank you for your wonderful website. I have linked to it from my own. I'm looking forward to your expanding list of subjects.

Very enlightening and interesting, Thank you

Pure sophistry for the purpose of setting aside the claims of God upon us.

I really liked what is written and honestly agree with the reasoning. May the Almighty broaden my mind to perceive and digest these facts.

You have an interesting take on how to reconcile the time difference challenge between Bible time history & archeology . I don’t think it will matter about which time viewpoint ya right. What matters is faith & trust in Jesus for forgiveness of sin & gaining eternal life

Since your website is new and still in the making, it leaves me excited yet hungry for more understanding. Thank you so much for putting your website together to help those of us asking questions about traditional lines of thinking. I look forward to reading more!

Thank you for this.It helps me understand my youngest grandchild(age 31). Also this affirms my teaching as a science teacher and pastor.

Love the study

Brilliant

I don’t think Adam was the first human on earth. I am 72 in age. Most people my age and older do not have this perception. But from my bible study I believe this Genesis points to others.

I am eagerly awaiting more topics.

Just came across your website, want to commend you on believing the Bible can and should be read as the Truth. I have always believed that if I cannot make sense out of the scriptures, it is my deficiently not the Bibles. God Bless.

Fascinating to think about. Here is something also to absorb. Let Us make man in Our image. Who is Us? Why not let Me make man in my image. Sounds plural to me. Thank you for the compelling argument Adam is not the first man:)

Yes there were people before Adam, the cave Men and the ice Age.

Great read very needed in this current time thank you

This is from the devil. The Bible says Satan is a liar and the creater of it. This is a lie created by Satan to deceive people. Adam was the first man and the first sinner. His sin is what started death.

Very informative. Keep up the good work. The world needs better understanding of God’s word.

This is great, I am going to read more of your topics!

This sounds interesting.

With this pandemic going on, I have many of these conversations with myself.

Very good explanation

False teaching. Repent

When are you going to have more?

Will this material be made available in print form for purchase?

Thanks for the analysis

I recently discovered your bible studies website and I just want to thank you for your initiative in establishing this study resource.

Someone has never had a real encounter with God and does not know the assumptions he is making with the scientific evidence. Sad when you don't know either God or Science

Don't know, don't need to know. It'll all be revealed by & by.

Scientists lie to us. They lie about the age of the earth.

I am excited to have found this site when I was seeking the truth about Bible timelines. I have been forced to justify my beliefs by a pastor who has a very fundamental belief in God's seven days of creation.

Wrong all wrong

I don't think I believe this

awesome info keep up this good work

So far you make a lot of sense, I do believe in God.

Thanks, This is what I needed. I can't get enough of this marvelous study.

It's constructive that science keeps indefinitely improving with better observations and verifiable facts. Immutable good scriptures should simply keep itself relevant by subtle changes in its interpretation to complement and coexist with science. Good work!

I really enjoy your website. I find your arguments compelling.

I like it! I always wondered about the dinosaurs, and whether other people lived before Adam. You see, the Bible says that Cain was worried about being slain by other people. So, what does that tell you? It's more to the Bible than some clergymen are letting on.

Yes to have a intelligence conversation is of most importance.

My views on original sin have changed. Romans 5:12 says "all men die because all have sinned". What it doesn't say is "all men die because Adam sinned".

This has certainly opened my mind, I believe in the Bible but could never get a lot of answers to my questions. Thanks

Trying to reinterpret the Bible according to man’s interpretations that are based on unprovable assumptions destroys the authority of the Bible. God was there. Man was not.

Excellent reading

I have believed for many years what you have written here, but who among my friends and fellow-Christians will believe me? I stand alone. It took almost two hundred years before the church—or church members—believed that the earth was not the center of the universe. Will it take that long before Christians will believe that Adam and Eve were not the first humans created?

Great information, it is worth further studies. Kept up the good work, all of us need to read and study the bible more including me. We need to remember Christ is the Only Way to eternal life.

I can't wait to share this article with my grandson.

This is utter nonsense in my opinion

Thank you for this most interesting discussion of genealogy re: the timing of the first man as relates to both the Bible as well as archaeology!!!

I appreciate this study.

Nice to read a legitimate attempt to harmonize the traditions of the Bible with scientific discoveries.

I really enjoy your site.

Of course. If Adam and Eve were the only humans and had children, who did the children copulate with? If it was each other, then everyone would have mental defects. The Adam & Eve story is just the beginning of the Old Testament.

I am in to deep thinking concerning the Bible, while holding on to Biblical fact. Being open to possibilities where things are vague is food for the soul, yet being careful of being deceived into false teaching.

I have read all with an open mind. I heard bits and pieces of theory but never this much evidence.

Your are wrong

I now have Biblical support for my belief.

Since your website is new and still in the making, it leaves me excited yet hungry for more understanding.

Thank you

This is such clarity I wish I could've given this argument earlier.

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