http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=What-Marriage-Is-and-Is-Not&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A good resource to review prior to becoming married. Marriage is only for the here and now; Jesus put the Sadducees to shame when the Bridegroom of the church told them "in heaven men neither marry nor are given in marriage." So why do we have this institution?

(Audio - 48 mins, plus Study - 3 pages; 2005)

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)