Transformation Bible Ministries (TBM)
Teaching the Bible
Mission Statement:
Helping others study and apply the Bible.
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The Pastoral Epistles Layman’s Guide
The Pastoral Epistles Layman’s Guide, written by Dr. David Silver, highlights Paul’s final instructions to Timothy and Titus as they lead churches facing threats from false teaching. Paul urges them to guard the gospel, appoint godly leaders, and teach sound doctrine that produces transformed lives. The letters emphasize that true faith results in godliness, healthy relationships, perseverance in hardship, and devotion to good works. Above all, the church must uphold the truth of the gospel so it can flourish in character, stability, and witness to the world.
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Strengthening the Church in Cameroon: A Partnership with CNBC
Following a "transformative" conference at Zion Baptist Church Mvogbesi in March 2026 , the Cameroon National Baptist Convention (CNBC) issued this formal letter of appreciation to Transformation Bible Ministries.
The letter highlights TBM's vital role in:
- Equipping Leaders: Providing sound hermeneutics for a Convention rapidly expanding into new regions.
- Strategic Partnerships: Initiating collaborations with the Baptist Evangelical School of Theology (BEST).
- Holistic Ministry: Seeking medical advisory for the Blessed Hope Health Centre.
This endorsement underscores TBM’s global impact in "helping others study and apply the Bible" within the growing body of Christ in Cameroon.
Old and New Testament Overviews
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Old and New Testament Overviews
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A Message from the Treasurer
Todd Barrett
Transformation Bible Ministries has published a multitude of practical study guides covering many books of the Bible, as well as weekly devotionals and resource videos, all available on our website.
We invite you to consider partnering with us by making a donation. Your contributions allow TBM to produce Bible study resources, devotionals, and videos that reach people worldwide. Additionally, with a significant portion of our budget dedicated to international partnerships, your support helps us equip local congregations worldwide with our simple, foundational study guides and other resources that strengthen all Christians in their walk with the Lord.
Weekly Devotions
What Faith Already Knows
The hard part is that this kind of faith doesn’t always feel like much when you’re in the middle of a dark season.
Running Toward Repentance
“As we yield to the Holy Spirit, He will do the heavy lifting. He changes our character to make us more like Jesus.”
When God Uses Small Moments
What seems like a passing comment becomes something much more. A connection. A memory awakened—a heart touched in a place that still carries both love and grief.
The Bow in the Cloud
We carry the weight of broken promises so long that we start to assume every promise has a breaking point. We know better than to say that about God out loud.
Creation Speaks — And So Does Grace
Later, I asked her directly — “Where do you think your faith comes from?”
Temptation vs Testing
Temptation does not come from God. Its purpose is to pull us away—to weaken us, to distract us, to lead us into choices that ultimately bring harm, shame, or distance in our relationship with Him.
God Wrote the Words
When purpose takes over, the results move from the talent of man to the realm of the Divine. We see this “Divine” perfection most clearly…
The Sufficiency of Christ
Paul didn’t get his thorn removed. He got something better. He got the reminder that the God of the universe was personally present in his weakness.
Your Will be Done
God’s kingdom sums up everything a Christian longs for and Corinthians 13 describes this as a world characterized by faith, hope, and love. If our earthly world was built on only these three principles, how much more peaceful, more beautiful, and more livable would it be than the world we’re living in right now?
What Did the Lord’s Prayer Mean to Me?
For many people, the Lord’s Prayer is something they learn early in life. For me, it’s as ingrained as my instinct to breathe.
It’s Darkest Before Dawn
From the prophesies of Malachi in 430 BC until the appearance of John the Baptist in 1st Century Judea, there were no recorded words or writings in either Testaments in the Bible. RC Sproul labeled this dark era, “Dust to Glory.” The intertestamental period is also known by some as the “400 years of silence.”
His Gift of Grace
Sometimes the Christmas season brings despair and loneliness instead of the happiness that is expected of the holiday. There’s a lot of pressure to be happy, to be dazzled, and to act like everything is great — even when it’s not. I’ve heard people tell me that Christmas can bring out the worst in people. We have ourselves to blame for this, it’s not a spiritual problem, it’s a societal problem. While the notion that there are more suicides during the holiday season is scary, according to the CDC, it’s a myth.
Peace on Earth
For many, the Christmas season is attributed to kindness and peace which is why it’s so appealing to the world. Everyone loves the festivities, joyful songs, blinking lights, and giving. What about the peace? As a believer I think it’s important to consider what kind of peace God had in mind with Jesus’ birth?
Joy to the World!
Sometimes the Christmas season brings despair and loneliness instead of the happiness that is expected of the holiday. There’s a lot of pressure to be happy, to be dazzled, and to act like everything is great — even when it’s not. I’ve heard people tell me that Christmas can bring out the worst in people. We have ourselves to blame for this, it’s not a spiritual problem, it’s a societal problem. While the notion that there are more suicides during the holiday season is scary, according to the CDC, it’s a myth.
Do Selfies Tell the Whole Story?
This Sunday marks the second Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent, from the Latin word Adventus, means “coming”. Many churches recognize Advent as the 4 Sundays leading to Christmas. They use this as a period of preparation not only for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ but also as a time of preparation for His Second Coming.
God’s Love
Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famous poem, “In Memoriam,” affirmed that “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” It also reflected his journey of faith after the death of close friend Arthur Hallam. Despite the tragic sorrow dragging him down, the experience challenged him, and ultimately Tennyson became an even stronger Christian believer adopting the faith that someday he would be reunited with his friend.
Eyes on Jesus
This got me thinking. It’s funny that people who don’t run assume that running is easy for daily runners. I next concluded that the same principle can apply to people who face daily struggles. While some folks display scars on their sleeves, where we know every bump in the road they’ve faced, other folks have such mature, deep faith that their joy in God shines brighter than the darkness of their valleys.
Signs Signs — Everywhere There’s Signs
It’s so important to be “fed” by our church leaders. If we’re not, we might look in the wrong places. “Our Pastor portrayed downtrodden people in such a negative light, (P) exclaimed. “There was someone laying on the ground outside the church and he had no compassion for him.” We talked about the Samaritan in the Bible. The Pastor’s teaching didn’t reflect what I knew from my Bible reading. It didn’t reflect the Jesus I was getting to know.”
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Revelation Study Guide
David Silver
Many people, even Christians, fear the book of Revelation. While it is one of the hardest books of the Bible to understand and apply, it is nonetheless possible to make great progress. It is actually one of the most encouraging books of the Bible. The main theme is for believers to continue to be faithful and endure tribulation, despite persecution, spiritual warfare, and trials. This study guide will take you through every chapter of Revelation and give you a good sense of the content and application. May God richly bless you as the book promises to those who take this book to heart.
Transformation Bible Ministry Leadership
Dr. David Silver
Dr. David Silver has been practicing internal medicine as a primary care provider for over twenty years in the Baltimore area. He studied at Reformed Theological Seminary in the Washington area and developed a heart to teach the gospel and books of the Bible.
Debra Pickett
Born and raised in Ohio. A mother of two daughters and soon to be a grandmother. Debra became a Christian at an early age and love's serving God's people, and praising God. Debra strongly believes in praying every day for God's direction in life.
Todd Barrett
Todd serves on the board of Transformation Bible Ministries (“TBM”). He is active in serving his local church, Christ Community Church, Carmel, Indiana, where he is one of the ruling elders.
Sei Kwak
Sei Kwak, was raised an agnostic. She became a Christian in middle school, with the influence of one of her best friends, who challenged her to think about the existence of a creator.