Category Archives: The Bible
The Bible in 100 Days (or 90, or 365, or…)
We talk a lot at Bible Gateway about the value of reading through the entire Bible. And we’ve done our best to make reading plans and other tools available to make that task easier. But ultimately, everyone’s approach to reading … Continue reading
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Render Unto Caesar: Jesus, Money, and Taxes
As if you needed anyone else to tell you: if you live in the U.S., your taxes are due! Whenever tax season rolls around, I think of two passages from the Gospels in which Jesus discusses money, wealth, and taxes. Continue reading
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Stories About Scripture: When the Bible Was Illegal
What does it mean to have a sense of reverence about Scripture? Pastor Mel Lawrenz has written a series of short essays to explore this question. Here’s the first essay. Continue reading
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Peter Brings the Gospel to the Gentiles
Over the past few weeks my church has been studying the book of Galatians—specifically, Paul’s rather fiery rhetoric against the group of Jewish Christians who were demanding that Gentle converts to Christianity be circumcised. Exploring the context of this account … Continue reading
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N.T. Wright on “the Whole Sweep of Scripture”
How do you read a book as big and deep as the Bible? When asked that question in an interview, New Testament scholar N.T. Wright answered “Frequently and thoroughly.” How can you apply that to your Bible reading? Continue reading
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Does the Gospel of Thomas Belong Alongside the New Testament Gospels?
Are there “lost gospels” that show us the “true” Jesus? What is the Gospel of Thomas, and does it truly deserve a place alongside the four canonical Gospels? Continue reading
National Day of Prayer Reminder and Prayers in the Bible
Today is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. As anyone who has seen a recent newspaper knows, there are plenty of reasons to be praying. What are some of your favorite prayers from the Bible? Continue reading
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Why would you recommend reading the New Testament in Greek?
The launch of the SBL Greek New Testament on Bible Gateway has us thinking about the benefit of having access to the Bible in its original languages. It’s obviously important for pastors and scholars who are involved in Bible translation, … Continue reading
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Owning the KJV in America
A recent USA Today article touts the ubiquitousness of the King James Version (KJV) Bible in the United States. They’re cribbing off of a Lifeway Research study that shows “82 percent of Americans who read the Bible at least once … Continue reading
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