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High-value study topics with Scripture references and THF resources attached.
Baptism
Scripture presents baptism as a command of Jesus, an apostolic response joined to repentance and faith, and a public ...
Early Christian topicFaith and Works
Scripture refuses to separate living faith from obedient fruit, while also refusing the idea that people can boast in...
Early Christian topicKingdom of God
The kingdom of God is central to Jesus' preaching and the apostolic vision of righteousness, peace, joy, holiness, an...
Early Christian topicNonresistance
The New Testament calls disciples away from retaliation and toward enemy-love, patient suffering, blessing persecutor...
Early Christian topicWealth and Possessions
Scripture repeatedly warns against laying up treasure on earth and calls believers to generosity, contentment, simpli...
Early Christian topicHead Covering
The key New Testament passage on head covering appears in Paul's instructions about worship, creation order, honor, g...
Early Christian topicDivorce and Remarriage
The central Bible passages on divorce and remarriage begin with creation, then move through the direct words of Jesus...
Early Christian topicPrayer
Early Christians taught that prayer should be constant, thankful, and offered for other people as well as oneself. Ig...
D Topics
7 topics in this section.
Drink Offering
Drink Offering gathers 20 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-refer...
Nave topicDrought
Drought gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
Early Christian topicDruids And Pagan Religion
Early Christian writers did not treat Druids as harmless folklore; they usually placed them inside pagan religion, often linked...
Nave topicDrunkard
Drunkard gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references,...
Nave topicDumb (Deafness, Mute)
Dumb (Deafness, Mute) gathers 12 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cros...
Nave topicDust
Dust gathers 13 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Early Christian topicDyeing The Hair
Early Christian writers usually treated dyeing the hair as a form of pride, deception, or worldliness, not as a good Christian ...
E Topics
62 topics in this section.
Eagle
Eagle gathers 28 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, St...
Nave topicEar
Ear gathers 13 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stro...
Early Christian topicEarly Christian Apologetics
Early Christians did think faith could be defended with reasons, but they did not treat argument as the whole of apologetics. J...
Early Christian topicEarly Creeds And The Rule Of Faith
Early Christian writers treated the rule of faith and the apostolic tradition as a fixed standard for Christian belief, not a p...
Early Christian topicEaster
Early Christian writings connect Easter with Christ’s resurrection, the Paschal feast, and the first day of the week. Writers l...
Nave topicEating
Eating gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, S...
Nave topicEber
Eber gathers 9 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stro...
Nave topicEclipse
Eclipse gathers 15 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
SubtopicEclipse: Of The Sun And Moon
Subtopic of Eclipse with Scripture references and related study links.
Nave topicEden
Eden gathers 17 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
SubtopicEden: The Garden Of Eden
Subtopic of Eden with Scripture references and related study links.
Early Christian topicEducation And Christian Formation
Early Christians taught that children should be raised in the Lord with Scripture, discipline, and practical training for daily...
Early Christian topicEgyptians In Scripture And Early Christian Writings
Early Christian writers mostly talk about Egyptians in the Bible as the people God judged in Exodus, but several also say the E...
Nave topicEkron
Ekron gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, St...
Nave topicElah
Elah gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Nave topicElam
Elam gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Early Christian topicElders
Early Christians taught that elders were respected leaders in the church who helped guide, teach, and govern the flock. Papias ...
Nave topicEleazar (Eleazer)
Eleazar (Eleazer) gathers 13 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-re...
Early Christian topicElection
Early Christian writers often tied election to God’s choosing of believers, the remnant, and the calling of the Gentiles, espec...
Nave topicEli
Eli gathers 14 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stro...
Nave topicEliab
Eliab gathers 17 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, St...
Nave topicEliakim
Eliakim gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
Nave topicEliashib
Eliashib gathers 9 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
Nave topicElijah
Elijah gathers 14 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, S...
Early Christian topicElijah The Prophet
Early Christian writers said Elijah was a real prophet, honored by God, and deeply tied to John the Baptist and the coming of C...
Nave topicElisha
Elisha gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, S...
Nave topicElishama
Elishama gathers 15 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references,...
Nave topicElkanah
Elkanah gathers 20 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
SubtopicElkanah: Father Of Samuel; A Descendant Of The Preceding
Subtopic of Elkanah with Scripture references and related study links.
Nave topicEmbroidery
Embroidery gathers 14 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-reference...
Early Christian topicEmperor Decius
Early Christian writers remembered Emperor Decius mainly as the ruler who brought a severe persecution on the Church. Dionysius...
Early Christian topicEmperor Valerian
Early Christian writings present Valerian mainly as a persecutor of Christians, but they also remember that he first treated Ch...
Early Christian topicEnoch And The Book Of Enoch
Early Christian writers did teach that Enoch pleased God, was translated or taken up, and was remembered as a righteous example...
Nave topicEnsign
Ensign gathers 8 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, St...
SubtopicEnsign: General Scriptures
Subtopic of Ensign with Scripture references and related study links.
Early Christian topicEntertainment And The Theater
Early Christians usually warned believers away from the theater, circus, gladiatorial games, and other public shows. Clement of...
Early Christian topicEntire Sanctification
Early Christian writers taught that believers should pursue real holiness, but they usually spoke of sanctification as a proces...
Early Christian topicEnvy And Jealousy
Early Christian writers treat envy and jealousy as serious sins that belong to the flesh and must be put away. Clement of Rome,...
Nave topicEphesus
Ephesus gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
Nave topicEphratah
Ephratah gathers 9 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
Early Christian topicEpicurus And Epicurean Philosophy
Early Christian writers consistently treated Epicurus as the philosopher who denied providence, reduced reality to atoms and vo...
Early Christian topicEpiphany And The Manifestation Of Christ
Early Christian writers clearly linked Epiphany with Christ being made known, especially at his baptism when the Father’s voice...
Nave topicEr
Er gathers 8 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Strong...
Nave topicEsau
Esau gathers 27 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Nave topicEscape
Escape gathers 13 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, S...
Early Christian topicEschatology And The Last Things
Early Christians taught that the last things include Christ’s return, the resurrection of the dead, final judgment, and eternal...
Early Christian topicEternal Punishment
Early Christian writers repeatedly taught that final punishment is real, conscious, and everlasting for the wicked. Justin Mart...
Early Christian topicEternal Security And Falling Away
Early Christian writers did not teach a simple “once saved, always saved” idea in a blanket way. Hermas, Clement of Alexandria,...
Early Christian topicEternity And Eternal Life
Early Christian writers taught that eternal life is real life from God, given through Christ, not just a longer earthly life. T...
Nave topicEthiopia
Ethiopia gathers 28 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references,...
Nave topicEuphrates
Euphrates gathers 16 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references...
Early Christian topicEvangelism And Preaching The Gospel
Early Christians taught that the gospel should be preached, sent out, and spread to all nations, and they tied that work to Jes...
Nave topicEve
Eve gathers 16 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stro...
Early Christian topicEve And The Fall
Early Christian writers taught that Eve was deceived by the serpent, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and that this fall brought dea...
Early Christian topicEvil Spirits And Demonic Powers
Early Christian writings teach that evil spirits and demons were real hostile powers, not just symbols for bad habits. Writers ...
Early Christian topicExcommunication
Early Christian writings teach that excommunication was a real church discipline used to remove stubborn sinners, heretics, and...
Early Christian topicExomologesis And Public Confession
Early Christian writings treat public confession as a real part of repentance, especially for serious sin and for those who had...
Early Christian topicExorcism And Evil Spirits
Early Christians widely taught that evil spirits were real, that Jesus drove them out, and that Christians could cast them out ...
Early Christian topicExposure Of Infants
Early Christian writers clearly rejected the exposure of infants and treated it as a grave wrong. Justin Martyr says Christians...
Nave topicExtortion
Extortion gathers 8 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references,...
Nave topicEye
Eye gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stro...
Nave topicEzer
Ezer gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
F Topics
27 topics in this section.
Faith
Early Christian writers taught that faith is more than a word; it is trust in God that belongs with obedience, love, and persev...
Early Christian topicFaith and Works
Scripture refuses to separate living faith from obedient fruit, while also refusing the idea that people can boast in works as ...
Early Christian topicFallen Angels And Demons
Early Christian writers taught that some angels fell from God and became the devil’s angels or demons. Justin Martyr, Athenagor...
Nave topicFamiliar Spirits
Familiar Spirits gathers 8 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-refe...
Early Christian topicFederal Headship And Adam
Early Christian writers taught that Adam stands at the head of the human race, that his sin and death affect all people, and th...
Nave topicFence
Fence gathers 14 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, St...
Nave topicFig
Fig gathers 9 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stron...
Early Christian topicFinal Judgment And The Resurrection
Early Christian teaching strongly says there will be a real resurrection of the dead and a final judgment by Christ. Writers li...
Nave topicFine
Fine gathers 9 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stro...
Torrey topicFire
Fire gathers 46 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Nave topicFish
Fish gathers 21 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Nave topicFlax
Flax gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Nave topicFlood
Flood gathers 13 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, St...
SubtopicFlood: References
Subtopic of Flood with Scripture references and related study links.
Torrey topicFlowers
Flowers gathers 23 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...
Early Christian topicFoot Washing
Early Christian writings treat foot washing first as a real act of Jesus in John 13 and as a sign of humility, service, and cle...
Early Christian topicForgiveness After Baptism
Early Christian writers taught that baptism forgives sins, but they also linked that forgiveness to repentance, confession, and...
Early Christian topicForgiveness Of Sins In The Church
Early Christian writing teaches that forgiveness of sins belongs to God and is received in the Church, often tied to baptism, r...
Early Christian topicFornication
Early Christian writers taught that fornication was a serious sin that Christians had to avoid, not a minor mistake. Hermas, Ju...
Nave topicFort
Fort gathers 26 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Str...
Torrey topicFortresses
Fortresses gathers 14 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-reference...
Nave topicFox
Fox gathers 8 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, Stron...
Nave topicFrankincense
Frankincense gathers 15 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-referen...
Early Christian topicFree Will
Early Christian writers commonly taught that people really choose between good and evil and are accountable for what they do. J...
Nave topicFree-Will Offerings
Free-Will Offerings gathers 11 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-...
Early Christian topicFreedom Of Religion And Christian Conscience
Early Christians argued that people should not be forced in religion and that conscience matters before God. Justin Martyr, Ter...
Nave topicFurnace
Furnace gathers 10 Scripture references and 4 study links for studying this topic with the THF Bible reader, cross-references, ...