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.
Hebrews 11
The writer of Hebrews, used the phrase “by faith” 18 times in Hebrews 11. You think he was trying to make a point? He was encouraging his followers to value and trust faith above all things.
Hebrews 10
Hebrews 10 was a direct and clear message to Jewish Christians about authenticity. It served as a flash of light to those people struggling with their new Christian faith preferring to resort to obeying the thousands of old testament laws to make them right. Year after year they would try to appease God with their animal sacrifices and hedge laws. I have no doubt that God paid notice of their gestures, but they were sadly missing the point. They were missing what Christ had told his followers.
Corinthians 12:9
We are going to continue with our study of Hebrews next week. Considering that we are wrapping up the holiest week of the year with Easter this Sunday, we thought it would be fitting to write a devotion about the sufficiency of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 9
The writer of Hebrews was reassuring troubled and persecuted Jewish Christians that Christ, not the Old Testament Law, was/is the true path for to salvation. At that time, they were still more comfortable with their Old Testament rituals and sacrifices for their salvation than they were with the promises from the blood of Jesus.
Hebrews 8
Despite our greed, envy, selfishness, and brokenness, thanks to Jesus our middleman, God looks at us in the present, forgives us, and wipes the board clean. Seated at the right hand of God, Jesus is the better priest who fulfills a better covenant. This new covenant involves a closer relationship between God and His people than any laws or human can deliver.
Hebrews 7
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronaviurs), life has been deeply troubling and challenging for all of us. Especially troubling, is that no knows WHEN things will return to normal. No one knows IF things will return to normal as we know it. The more news and experts I listen to, the more confused and anxious I get. So, I stay informed and I also rely on a greater expert to rest all my fears on.
Hebrews 6
Hebrews 6 begins with the writer teaching his followers to recognize their level of spiritual maturity. He stressed that we can not reach perfection in our earthly lives, but that we can reach a place of maturity in our faith and love of Jesus.
Hebrews 5
In order to be in the high priesthood, you must be called by God and God alone. The writer of Hebrews asked if is Jesus qualified for the office of high priest? You might be wondering why are we so focused on this since we already know Jesus is holy?
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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.