Here is a series of Bible studies on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, useful in helping international student seekers understand the Gospel and in discipling new believers in Jesus Christ.
The above case studies were compiled and edited by John Eaves, a greatly loved and respected Christian leader whose life was dedicated to helping international students on campuses in North America to find God, and God's will, for their lives.
This Bible study guide by Bill Perry has nine lessons on the Old Testament and three on the New Testment. It gives the basic storyline of the Bible from creation of the world to Jesus rising and ascending into heaven.
The Story of a Kingdom, A Simple Explanation of the Bible, by Jonathan Gibson, is a study guide for the whole Bible simplified as a story line so the it is an easier introduction of the Bible for those using English as a second language.
This 6-DVD set of this book presents the central message of the Bible chronologically. It is designed for Christians who teach or share the Bible with others.
"Finding Strength for the Journey" is a series of thirty Bible studies that provide personal encouragement to Christian workers and a tool for care of others.
For those of us confused about the best Mandarin Bibles to use, a former house church pastor who is now in the States gives his insights here about the Chinese Bible and its various translations.
What happens with those who never get the chance to hear the gospel - and the implied criticism of God's justice in this case. Is there anything on the web that one could access as a Christian response to this?
On January 6, 2005 a BILINGUAL BIBLE was released by Word of Life Press Ministries in Japan which uses the New International Version (NIV) in English and the New Japanese Bible 3rd edition (Shinkaiyaku) in Japanese.
Stories of individual's relationship with God and the love He puts into their hearts for each other, particularly when it is cross-cultural love, are expecially important for international students. Here is a series of three studies on the Old Testament book of Ruth.
Nick and Ellen Gawryletz, staff with ISMC in Canada, authored this multiple-choice Bible study guide of Acts for use among international friends. A Christian leader should make sure there is discussion of the Biblical text for each question.
Mike McGinty in Japan has created a series of Bible studies focused mainly on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ for use among Japanese, though the studies in English can be used among all internationals.
This CD-ROM includes searchable Chinese Bibles and Commentaries in both Simplified and Traditional scripts, Mandarin audio scriptures, and 200 additional Christian books and works in Chinese.
Vivienne Stacey, missionary in Pakistan for many years (now retired), authored a series of Bible studies on foundational Biblical themes. Published in 1994 in English and Urdu (both out of print now), it is posted here with her permission.
For good basic teaching on being a follower, or "disciple," of Jesus Christ, you can hardly go wrong reading John Stott's books such as "Christian Basics: An Invitation to Discipleship" or "Life in Christ: A Guide for Daily Living."
"eManna" is a helpful website for internationals and others who have recently become Christians...to help them meet God in the Scriptures, with new passages and commentaries on them each day onliine.
This is a series of Bible studies "for those who haven’t read the Bible" and "for those who think religion is merely a private matter." The overall theme is: "One God and One Humanity -- The Cosmology of the Universe" in Genesis chapters 1-11. Open as a Word document.
This is a series of Bible studies "for those who haven’t read the Bible" and "for those who think religion is merely a private matter." The overall theme is: "One God and One Humanity -- The Cosmology of the Universe" in Genesis chapters 1-11. Open as Acrobat (.pdf) file.
The author continues his series of Genesis Bible studies. The overall theme is: "Healing the Family (The Power to Forgive) -- Two Generations After Abraham."
The author of the Genesis series (separate articles on this website) shows how principles of God's ways in Genesis can be seen in the story of his life today.
For a fresh approach to Bible study, particularly examining the life and teachings of Jesus, here is a Bible study series guideline just made to order for international students, especially those from Asian background.
A series of 13 Bible studies on women in the Bible has been designed (and is being copywrited) for use with international students learning English as a second language.
InterVarsity USA will soon be launching a "International Groups Investigating God" (I-GIG) curriculum, designed to help staff and students in outreach to international students on North American campuses.
The themes of this article are: Principle ways people have used to understand the Bible; Ten Unifying Themes of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation; Covenants and Promises of God in the Bible.
Originally titled "Obedience in Mission: Jesus' Mission Life as our Example," this message by Ned Hale was given to the Indonesian Christian Fellowship at the Univ. of Wisconsin in the summer 1995.
Howard Killion, staff of International Students International (ISI), has authored a Bible study for international students seeking to know more about Jesus Christ. The following link is the September 2004 version.
Offers questions to stimulate reflection and discussion of major ideas in the Bible, focusing on the gospel message from both Old and New Testaments. Includes notes for small group leaders.
Lisa Espineli Chinn has written two "reentry devotional Bible study" guides which, though designed for the western missionary returning home, have a lot of principles helpful to internationals returning home as well.
A link to a website which enables you to watch segments of the "JESUS" film in many languages on line. It is a two hour presentation of Jesus life on earth set in 1st century Palestine.
A guideline for sharing your Christian faith using the "Broken Family Diagrams." Also included are questions for studying "The Central Message of the Bible."
Below is a summary list of investigative Bible studies designed for international students. Each of these studies are given in a separate article here including questions to use in a personal or group setting.
Here are a couple of locations which specialize in offering Bible Study guidebooks and guidelines for leaders. Though designed for Americans, these buidebooks are on a wide range of topics, which may be helpful to Christian internationals.
