Category Archives: Bible Study
What Was the Original Language of the Bible?
What language was the Bible originally written in? Greek? Latin? Read on for a brief overview of the original languages (there were more than one!) of the ancient Bible. Continue reading
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Five Biblical Prayers That Teach Us How to Talk to God
To mark National Day of Prayer, here are five interesting, powerful, or otherwise memorable prayers uttered by people in the Bible. Continue reading
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Does God Ever Refuse to Hear Prayers?
Most of us believe that when we “cry out” to God—that is, appeal to Him through prayer—He always hears those prayers. But what about Bible passages that suggest that sometimes God doesn’t listen to our prayers? Continue reading
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What Should We Make of the Discrepancies Found in the Bible?
Is it true that the Bible contradicts itself? This short essay addresses a tough question about the Bible’s reliability. Continue reading
Filed under Bible Study, Newsletters
The Case for Learning Biblical Languages
Do you know Biblical Greek or Hebrew? And has your church ever attempted to offer any training in the Biblical languages? Continue reading
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How Can You Meditate on God’s Word?
On Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten season of reflection and meditation, it seems appropriate to ask what exactly it means to “meditate on God’s Word.” Here’s how the “Questions Answered” newsletter answers that question. Continue reading
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How to use Page Options on Bible Gateway
Did you know that Bible Gateway gives you the ability to toggle verse numbers, footnotes, pasage headings, and cross-references on and off? All this can be done with the Page Options button that appears at the top of every passage … Continue reading
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Five Bible Passages to Read When You’re Doubting God
When you’re experiencing doubt—doubt that God exists, or that He keeps His promises—where in the Bible can you turn for reassurance? We asked Bible Gateway fans on Facebook to share the Bible verses they turn to when they struggle with doubt. Here are the top five Bible passages that were shared Continue reading
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“Questions Answered” Newsletter: Straight Answers to Tough Questions About the Bible
Even the most devout Bible reader would admit to running into confusion at points, or to harboring tough questions about Scripture’s reliability and accuracy. Next week, we’re kicking off a new Bible newsletter specifically for anyone who’s ever asked a tough question about Scripture: “Questions Answered.” Continue reading
Filed under Apologetics, Bible Study, Newsletters
Habakkuk, Computer Text Analysis, and More: Bible Blog Link Roundup
We thought we’d share some of the interesting Bible-related blog posts and news items that have crossed our desks (and RSS readers) recently. Here are a few noteworthy items from the community of Bible bloggers. Continue reading
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