This is a series of studies I will be working through for a life group at RiverLife Fellowship, the life group is “Finding Treasure in The Word“. The study map on this blog and related studies are focused on Christ in us, our union with the Father, Son and The Holy Spirit, our relationship with all three and their relationship with us who believe in Him, living in the New Covenant and the finished work of the cross. These “Finding Treasure in the Word” Bible studies are linked to the Christ in You (Good News) Study Map and they are created to go deep into full context and to aid in slowly digesting the word. There is much treasure to be found when you dig for it.
Meeting 01 – 3/15/22
Christ In You (The mystery has been revealed) – (Old Covenant vs. New Covenant)
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Meeting 02 – 4/19/22
Believe and receive the promise of the New Covenant (This is the good news!)
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Meeting 03 – 5/17/22
Benefits of the New Covenant
(Forgiveness of sin/Power of sin broken/walk in newness of life)
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Meeting 04 – 6/21/22
Benefits of the New Covenant Continued and Christ the Perfect Sacrifice Took Our Punishment (Old Covenant Mind Set vs. New Covenant Mind Set)
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Meeting 05 – 7/19/22
New Covenant Confirmed with Christ’s Blood and The Glory of the New Covenant
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Meeting 06 – 8/16/22
Benefits of the New Covenant Continued…
(Renewing Of Our Minds/Being Transformed/Fix Our Thoughts/Walk In Newness Of Life)
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Meeting 07 – 9/20/22
Holy Spirit is God’s guarantee of Our Inheritance /Sealed by the Holy Spirit / Identified as His own / Benefits of The New Covenant
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Meeting 08 – 10/18/22
Let’s talk about faith. – True Faith, our faith, the gift of faith, the faith of God, faith in God,
a measure of Faith and Saving Faith.
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Meeting 09 – 11/15/22
Problems, trials, testing of faith producing genuine faith / where does faith come from?
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Meeting 10 – 01/17/23
The Believer’s Union with The Father, Son and Holy Spirit Part 1
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Meeting 11 – 02/21/23
The Believer’s Union with The Father, Son and Holy Spirit Part 2
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Meeting 12 – 03/21/23
The Finished Work of the Cross (what was finished? What was the work?) Part 1
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Meeting 13 – 04/18/23
The Finished Work of the Cross (what was finished? What was the work?) Part 2
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Meeting 14 – 05/16/23
The Finished Work of the Cross (what was finished? What was the work?) Part 3
(What was accomplish on the cross? Propitiation, Atonement and Reconciliation.)
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Meeting 15 – 06/20/23
The Finished Work of the Cross (what was finished? What was the work?) Part 4
(What was accomplish on the cross? Propitiation, Atonement and Reconciliation.)
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Meeting 16 – 07/18/23
The New Nature You “Received” When You Believed in Christ – Part 1
(Walking in Newness of Life)
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Meeting 17 – 08/15/23
The New Nature You “Received” When You Believed in Christ – Part 2
(Walking in Newness of Life)
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Meeting 18 – 10/17/23
The New Nature You “Received” When You Believed in Christ – Part 3
(Walking in Newness of Life)
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Meeting 19 – 11/13/23
Now That We (The Believer) Have This New Nature, What Are We To Do With It? – Part 1
(Justification, Sanctification and Glorification – Walking Out This Newness of Life)
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Meeting 20 – 12/19/23
Now That We (The Believer) Have This New Nature, What Are We To Do With It? – Part 2
(Walking Out This Newness of Life – Let’s Start with Humility)
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Meeting 21 – 01/16/24
Now That We (The Believer) Have This New Nature, What Are We To Do With It? – Part 3
(Walking Out This Newness of Life – Submitting to the teaching, correction, and discipline of the Lord)
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Meeting 22 – 02/20/24
Now That We (The Believer) Have This New Nature, What Are We To Do With It? – Part 4
(Walking Out This Newness of Life – Submitting to the teaching, correction, and discipline of the Lord continued… And diving into being sober-minded, watchful, alert, vigilant, self-disciplined, standing firm in our faith and continuing in the faith as well as a warning about being lukewarm)
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Meeting 23 – 04/16/24
Living as Children of Light, Walking and Living in The Light and…
Living by the Spirit’s Power. – Part 1
(How do we let His light shine through us into a dark world and be ministers of the New Covenant?)
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Meeting 24 – 05/21/24
Living as Children of Light, Walking in The Light, Living in The Light and…
Living by the Spirit’s Power. – Part 2
(How do we let His light shine through us into a dark world and be ministers of the New Covenant?)
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Meeting 25 – 07/16/24
Living as Children of Light, Walking in The Light, Living in The Light and…
Living by the Spirit’s Power. – Part 3
(How do we be salt and light to the world? How do we stay salty and shiny?)
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Meeting 26 – 08/20/24
Beware of False Light, False Teachers, and False Prophets – Part 1
(Satan is a liar and deception is increasing, we fight this with Spiritual discernment)
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Meeting 27 – 09/17/24
Beware of False Light, False Teachers, and False Prophets – Part 2
(Stay grounded in the Word of God so you will not be led astray)
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Meeting 28 – 11/19/24
Beware of False Light, False Teachers, and False Prophets – Part 3
(Do not be led astray with false light and deceptive teachings)
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Meeting 29 – 12/17/24
Those Who Belong to Christ Are Citizens of Heaven, Sons, and Heirs
with an Inheritance
(They are in Christ through faith and all the rights and privileges that come with this new
relationship are theirs)
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Meeting 30 – 01/21/25
The work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are one God but three persons
(Their union with each other and how believers are brought into that union)
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Meeting 31 – 02/18/25
Walking in Fullness of Life and Power Through Christ – Part 1
(The power the Holy Spirit at work within the believer / Gift’s received from Christ at salvation / Transformation Through Faith)
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Meeting 32 – 03/18/25
Walking in Fullness of Life and Power Through Christ – Part 2
(The power the Holy Spirit at work within the believer – We are to intentionally make sure we are properly and spiritually dressed. There are things we need to putt off and put on.)
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Meeting 33 – 04/18/25
Walking in Fullness of Life and Power Through Christ – Part 3
(The power the Holy Spirit at work within the believer – Putting off the old nature and putting on the new nature / how we are to be properly focused)
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Meeting 34 – 05/20/25
Walking in Fullness of Life and Power Through Christ – Part 4
(The weapons of our warfare and obedience)
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Meeting 35 – 08/19/25
Abiding in the Vine – Part 1
The Anointing: How the Holy Spirit Teaches Us to Remain in Him
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Meeting 36 – 09/16/25
Abiding in the Vine – Part 2
The True Vine: Fruitfulness, Pruning, and the Danger of Withering
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Meeting 37 – 09/16/25
Abiding in the Vine – Part 3
Abiding in Christ Through Dying to Self: Empowered by the Holy Spirit
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Meeting 38 – 01/20/26
Abiding in the Vine – Part 4
Beyond Rules: Surrender, Identity, and Union with the Holy Spirit – Deeper Abiding
Coming soon…
The Bible translations, thought for thought and paraphrase Bibles I use for deep studies:
Word for word translations: AMP, AMPC, ESV, KJV, NASB.
Thought for thought translations:
NKJV which is word for word that leans towards thought for thought.
NLT which is thought for thought that leans towards paraphrase.
The NLT is my favorite for general study and devotional reading and for deeper studies I am digging into: KJV Bible (Hebrew, Greek, English) Keyed to Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, AMP, AMPC & ESV.
I have placed two very handy Bible translation charts that will help you quickly see which category Bible translations fall under.
There is a good article that goes along with the “Bible Translation Philosophies” graphic above here: One Bible, many versions by Wesley Huff.
One notable aspect of the Bible Translation Philosophies info-graphic shown above, is the section on the right side, which indicates the “red danger zone.” This area represents translations and paraphrases created by a single individual. It’s important to exercise caution with these translations, as the biases and agendas of one person can significantly influence the text, lacking the checks and balances that come from a committee of Bible scholars. In contrast, on the left side, you’ll find the word-for-word translations, such as for one example: the ESV, which was produced by a team of over 100 prominent Bible scholars and pastors. The ESV is based on recently published critical editions of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. It follows an “essentially literal” translation philosophy that accounts for differences in grammar, syntax, and idioms between contemporary English and the original languages. This translation prioritizes “word-for-word” accuracy, literary quality, and depth of meaning. If you’re reading paraphrases like The Message or The Passion Translation, it’s advisable to compare them with word-for-word or phrase-for-phrase translations. Consider “paraphrase” Bibles for casual reading, “word-for-word” translations for more in-depth Bible study and “phrase for phrase” translations for help with context. Additionally, it’s important to note that paraphrase Bibles often add many more words to the original scripture, which can distort the intended meaning of the text.
Note: The Mirror Bible by Francois du Toit is a dangerous and misleading Bible paraphrase. Avoid it at all costs. It not only distorts the New Testament gospel, but actively promotes false teachings. Instead of clarifying the original text, it twists Scripture to support the idea of a “gospel of inclusion”, meaning all are in, there is no hell, all humanity is saved, etc… This is not what the scriptures teach, one must believe in Christ to “receive salvation”. It is teaching another gospel as noted in Gal.1:6-12; 2 Cor.11:3-4; Rom. 16:17.
For more on this paraphrase see: What is the Mirror Bible/Mirror Word?
For more on this refer to: “My rebuttal to the Gospel of Inclusion”. (all are not in)“.
Check out my RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR BIBLE STUDY page for more in-depth Bible study tools and references for help with deep-dive Bible study. There is much treasure to be found in the Word of God, but you have to dig to find it.
Christ in You (Good News) Study Map 