Spiritual Formation (Resources)

On this page you find resources to help you with your personal Bible study.

How to Do a Book Survey

How to Apply God’s Word

How to Meditate on a Verse

How to Do a Devotional Study

How to Do a Thematic Study

Thematic Bible Study Form

How to Do a Chapter Summary

The following documents highlight our “core commitments”–the biblical priorities that are foundational to our thinking, acting, and being like Jesus.  Use this document to memorize these statements of our core beliefs, practices, and virtues and the Scripture references that teach these truths.

Our Core Commitments

These guides to mediation and prayer are modeled after the classic discipline of the “daily office” and focus on key aspects of our life together @ IBCB:

Daily Office: SERVICE (Biblical Community)

Daily Office: Spiritual Formation (Renovare)

Daily Office: Virtues (Be Like Jesus)

The following guided Bible studies will help you take the next step in finding and following Jesus:

Gospel of John–Seven studies in the Gospel of John for those who are interested in discovering what the Bible says about becoming and being a believer.

How to Walk–This 1st study of a three-part series (see below) guides the new believer through the basics of living with assurance and beginning a daily time alone with the Lord.

How to Live–This 2nd study of a three-part series (see below) guides the new believer through the basics of living a Christ-like life and making godly choices.

How to Grow–This 3rd study of a three-part series (see above) guides the new believer through the basic habits or practices essential to growing as a Christian.

The following resources help you discover and deploy your God-given SHAPE to fulfill God’s purposes in your life, in our church, and in God’s world:

My Motivational Gift (Spiritual Gifts)