Biblical Resources

Training today’s ecclesia for tomorrow’s celestial assignments.

Biblical Resources is a dedicated space for the co-laborers of Bible Student’s Press to share our current collective journey. It is intended to be a place of education and edification in an atmosphere of freedom, love, joy and peace.

Steve Martin, Curator
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Biblical Resources
Grace Dude Productions | Making Grace Impossible to Ignore!  Content by Steve Martin | Audios & Visuals designed with AI  https://gracedude.com/ #grace #leavingreligion #deconstructingfaith #exvangelical #churchhurt #freedomfromfear #beyondbelief #faithwithoutreligion #godnotreligion #thereligiontrap #freedomfromchurch #truthovertradition #Hell http://www.StudyShelf.com
The Number One Thing Christians get Wrong About Grace
Why We Stopped Going to Church — And Found Freedom Instead In this episode of The Freedom Journey, Steve Martin and Clyde Pilkington talk openly about something many people quietly wrestle with: the freedom not to go to church. Steve shares why he walked away after years of hearing sermons about an angry, conditional God that didn’t match the God he had come to know—loving, sovereign, purposeful, and determined to restore all. Clyde shares from the other side of the pulpit—how he left after realizing the system he was leading didn’t match the truth he was teaching. Together, they unpack: • Why religious obligation feels like bondage • The difference between the ecclesia (the out-called) and modern church culture • Why so much of church life feels fake—masks, expectations, conformity • How tithing, accountability groups, committees, and constant activity keep people exhausted • Why fellowship often becomes sentimental manipulation instead of real connection • Why God’s calling is often solitary, quiet, and deeply freeing • How grace, sovereignty, and the salvation of all shift everything This isn’t about attacking anyone or offending churchgoers. It’s about sharing our stories, encouraging those who feel alone, and reminding you that God writes your story—not religion, not guilt, not fear. If you’re questioning church… if you’ve quietly stepped away… or if you’ve never considered that freedom is even an option… this conversation is for you. Welcome to the wide-open spaces of God. Book mentioned in the episode: The Edifice. https://studyshelf.com/product/the-edifice-building-a-life-on-the-sovereignty-of-god/ http://www.StudyShelf.com #FreedomJourney #GraceDude #ClydePilkington #LeavingChurch #Ecclesia #SovereigntyOfGod #UnconditionalLove #SalvationOfAll #ReligiousTrauma #SpiritualFreedom #GraceNotReligion
Freedom From Going to Church – The Freedom Journey – Clyde Pilkington & Steve Martin
Grace Dude Productions | Making Grace Impossible to Ignore!  Content by Steve Martin | Audios & Visuals designed with AI  https://gracedude.com/ #grace #leavingreligion #deconstructingfaith #exvangelical #churchhurt #freedomfromfear #beyondbelief #faithwithoutreligion #godnotreligion #thereligiontrap #freedomfromchurch #truthovertradition #Hell http://www.StudyShelf.com
Sure as Hell
We live in a world obsessed with labels—Christian, Muslim, Mennonite, Baptist, Democrat, Republican, conservative, progressive. And once the label is applied, assumptions follow. Boxes close in. Division grows. In this conversation, we look honestly at where those labels come from, why we cling to them, and how they quietly separate us. I share stories from my Mennonite background, how labels shaped the culture around me, and how stepping outside those categories changed the way I see myself—and everyone else. What if we don’t need a label at all? What if we’re simply sons and daughters of God… regular people walking through a story He wrote? If labels separate, love unites. And maybe the most freeing thing we can do is stop trying to identify who’s “in” and who’s “out,” and simply recognize the Spirit at work in every person we meet. http://www.StudyShelf.com #GraceDude #FreedomJourney #LabelsDivide #FaithWithoutBoxes #IdentityInChrist #UnconditionalGrace #NoMoreLabels #SpiritualFreedom #LovedByGod #WeAreFamily #SonsAndDaughters #BeyondReligion #GraceIsBigger #WalkFree
Steve and Dean Talk About Life: Part 4
Grace Dude Productions | Making Grace Impossible to Ignore!  Content by Steve Martin | Audios & Visuals designed with AI  https://gracedude.com/ #grace #leavingreligion #deconstructingfaith #exvangelical #churchhurt #freedomfromfear #beyondbelief #faithwithoutreligion #godnotreligion #thereligiontrap #freedomfromchurch #truthovertradition #Hell http://www.StudyShelf.com
Hotter Than Hell
"En Tois Epouranios" ("In the Above-Heavens") Ever feel like your mind is so full you can’t take in one more deep thought—until suddenly the fog lifts and everything opens up again? That’s exactly what happened as I dug into a phrase Paul uses five times in Ephesians… and nowhere else in Scripture. Most Bibles translate it as “in heavenly places.” The Concordant Version says “among the celestials.” But neither one captures what Paul is actually saying. Here’s the key: The Greek word isn’t just “heavenly.” It has the prefix: "above." (As further evidenced throughout Ephesians by Paul's favorite prefix - "hyper" [huper]). This isn’t about blessings in heaven… or blessings among celestial beings. It’s about blessings far above them. In the above-heavens—the very realm where Christ sits at the Father’s right hand. Israel’s blessings are earthly. The celestial beings have their own sphere. But our place? Above every principality, power, might, dominion, and name. Not among them. Not one of them. Over them—in Christ. This video walks through the grammar, the translation issues, and why this truth is essential to grasping the secret administration revealed in Ephesians and Colossians. If you’re ready for a deep dive into Paul’s superlatives, the hyper-realities of grace, and your true seat with Christ… this one will light you up. Learn more about the Study Bible Project at: https://studyshelf.com/studybibleproject/ #grace #ephesians #biblestudy #hyperheavens #sovereignty #freedomjourney #gracedude #pauline #rightdivision #colossians #spiritualblessings #identityinchrist http://www.StudyShelf.com
The Most Misunderstood Phrase in Ephesians (and Why It Matters) – Clyde Pilkington
The number one thing Christians get wrong about justice. Grace Dude Productions | Making Grace Impossible to Ignore!  Content by Steve Martin | Audios & Visuals designed with AI  https://gracedude.com/ #grace #leavingreligion #deconstructingfaith #exvangelical #churchhurt #freedomfromfear #beyondbelief #faithwithoutreligion #godnotreligion #thereligiontrap #freedomfromchurch #truthovertradition #Hell #justice http://www.StudyShelf.com
The number one thing Christians get wrong about justice
The Peace God Gives - A Poem by Darson Buckner Read at: https://studyshelf.com/BSN/Issues/bsn1095.pdf http://www.StudyShelf.com
The Peace God Gives – A Poem by Darson Buckner
The End of Racism #racism #family #kindness #kindnessmatters #lovewins #love http://www.StudyShelf.com
The End of Racism
Hey friends, Dean here. Lately I’ve been realizing—in the best way—how much I don’t know yet, and how grateful I am for that. I’m not guarded like I used to be. I’m free to explore what God is doing in me, follow the thoughts He brings, and discover more of His story in Scripture. One phrase hit me hard: “the hour is coming, and now is.” That now is opened my eyes. It sent me back to Paul’s letters and made me see how much of God’s life is meant to be experienced right now, not just someday. I’m thankful for the people around me who show me that—like Chris and the quiet kindness he carries, even when he doesn’t see it. And Clyde, one of the kindest men I know, who’s walked through rejection with grace and calm strength. Seeing the Spirit’s fruit in others, sensing God’s presence in the now, and knowing there’s still so much more to learn—it fills me with hope. Even when life hurts, I’m settled. God has a purpose in it, and His Spirit is with us today. I'm grateful to have walked this journey with you. http://www.StudyShelf.com #GraceCommunity #ChristInYou
Steve and Dean Talk About Life, Part 3
The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions Grace Dude Productions | Making Grace Impossible to Ignore!  Content by Steve Martin | Audios & Visuals designed with AI  https://gracedude.com/ #grace #leavingreligion #deconstructingfaith #exvangelical #churchhurt #freedomfromfear #beyondbelief #faithwithoutreligion #godnotreligion #thereligiontrap #freedomfromchurch #truthovertradition #Hell http://www.StudyShelf.com
The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions
Most Christians believe that free will gives us control. But what if that’s the biggest lie of all? In this video, we look at 5 lies Christians believe about free will—and the truth that sets us free. God didn’t give us destiny to manage, salvation to earn, or love to initiate. He already wrote the story. He already chose us. And He’s working all things according to His will. Real freedom isn’t in your choices— It’s in the Author who holds every chapter. You can learn more at StudyShelf.com.
5 Lies Christians Believe About Free Will.
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