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Discover the Secret of Community in Philippians 1:1-11

We are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides original meaning, fresh interpretation, and practical application.

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The Unshakable Community Called Church

By Rebekah Lyons What is church? How do we define it when our definitions change over time and can depend on a number of variables such as the passing of time and the experience of crises? When do we lose track of what it means and how? How do we bring meaning back to the […]

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Discover the Secret of Gratitude and Generosity in Philippians 4:10-20 

We are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides original meaning, fresh interpretation, and practical application In this blog series, […]

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Trusting God’s Plan: A Lesson from Nahum

By Lisa Whittle Five years ago, two noteworthy things happened to me. The first thing was night terrors. Despite prayer and counseling, I still sometimes experience them. They come as bad dreams, or sometimes I am simply jolted awake by fear. Often, as I pray through them, God speaks to me both during and after […]

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Uncovering the Surprising Secrets of Philippians: A Blog Series with Scot McKnight

Bible Gateway is launching a new blog series today with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He is the author of more than eighty books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed.

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The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives for Jesus

By Jonathan Murphy Barnabas (“son of encouragement,” Acts 4:36), was just an ordinary member of his local church, but we shouldn’t overlook his significance in leading the early church. Jonathan Murphy explores Barnabas’ crucial role in spreading the gospel and shows us what his life teaches us about becoming a servant leader as we seek […]

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Vine’s Dictionary is now available with Bible Gateway Plus

Do you want a deeper understanding of the original meaning of the Bible? This classic dictionary can and will simplify the process you go through to understand the Bible’s original meaning. It makes understanding individual words quick and easy. Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words includes thousands of biblical words to […]

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God has never done anything by accident – 5 Questions with Louie Giglio

You may find it difficult to figure out exactly where your story is going. You might think that your life is a little off or wonder, “What is the purpose in it all?” But the truth is, you cannot understand the story of your life apart from Jesus. Your story begins with a creating God. […]

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What Is the Key to a Life Well Lived?

By Robert Wolgemuth Editor’s Note: There is one event most people don’t want to think about: their own death. And for good reason. We’re too focused on living our lives well. But that begs the question: what is the key to a life well lived? How can we face death knowing that we have finished […]

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What Old Testament Prophecies Reveal About Jesus

By Phylicia Masonheimer How many Old Testament prophecies did Jesus fulfill, and what does this mean for us today? Phylicia Masonheimer explores key Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, and what these verses reveal about Jesus’ identity as the Messiah. God’s goal has always been to restore perfect love and peace between Himself and His […]

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