http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Marriage,-Divorce-and-Remarriage&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A comprehensive, verse-by-verse review of the Bible's passages on marriage and divorce, with attention paid to the topic of remarriage. Excellent resource to read BEFORE you get married.

(Study - 5 pages; updated Aug 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ezra-10---Wives-or-Shackups&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Those championing divorce of a perfectly satisfied but unbelieving spouse may cite Ezra chapter 10 as justification. A close inspection of the Hebrew indicates the strong likelihood that the Jews had common-law unions, or what we'd call shack-ups.

(Study - 2 pages; 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Five-Root-Causes-of-Homosexuality&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The Bible actually describes five root causes for homosexuality. They're probably not what you might think.

(Audio - 41 mins, plus PPT - 9 slides; Feb 2005)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Laymans-Approach-to-Bible-Study-part-2&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Second of a two-part class on how to study the Bible, with assignments and answers given.

(Video - 64 mins; plus PPT presentation - 18 slides; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Laymans-Approach-to-Bible-Study-part-1&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

First of a two-part class on how to study the Bible, with assignments and answers given.

(Video - 64 mins; plus PPT presentation - 18 slides; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Laymans-Approach-To-Bible-Study&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A mini-study complete with three homework assignments (and answer keys, for the teacher). Covers the following topics: The Bible is God's Word; The Word of God is Alive and Active; God Himself Teaches Us; God Tells Us the Main Point; and Guidelines for Bible Study.

(Study - 10 pages; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=What-is-Forgiveness?&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Once we have decided to forgive someone, how does that actually occur? I mean, some offenses are so bad, I just can't "forgive and forget" - especially the "forget" part. This study shows how God forgives, so that we can do the same thing. Very helpful tool in marriage!

(Audio - 39 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; 2017)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=The-Gospel-in-Esther&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Esther is so God-breathed, that it drips with gospel content. You'll be delighted to see all the jewels God has hidden in this precious Bible account.

(Audio - 76 mins; plus Study - 5 pages; 2010)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Common-Features-of-Judgment-Day&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A simple analysis of four key passages in Revelation chapters 6, 11, 16 and 20, showing the amazing similarities in language - leading one to conclude that 8 key elements will all be found on judgment day.

(Study - 1 page; 2016)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=What-a-Pastor-IS-and-IS-NOT&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The Bible actually gives us this description by making parallels between marriage and the pastorate.

(Audio - 46 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; 2005)