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Please visit Bible Gateway: News & Knowledge for the latest articles and updates from Bible Gateway, including Bible-related news, information, and of course the reflections and excerpts you know and love from bestselling Christian authors, thinkers, pastors, and influencers.

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Dig deeper into the Story of God with Bible Gateway Plus

“‘In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.’ When I think there was a day when a human hand first wrote those words, I am filled with awe. This sentence is a masterpiece of compression. It approximates as closely as words allow the instantaneous realization of an intent, the bringing into being of […]

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Savannah Guthrie on the “Bonus Commandment” and Two-Part Salvation

What is a favorite Bible passage of yours and why? Choosing your favorite verse is like choosing your favorite child – it’s kind of impossible! A verse I recite to myself often is, “I love the Lord for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because of this, I will call on […]

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How ‘All the Genealogies of the Bible’ helps bring clarity on God’s love for us

Have you wondered if the Bible’s genealogies are an important part of Bible study? Many of us skim through the genealogies, but they are important and play a part in how we can come to understand the cultural nuances around the time of each person’s life in the Bible. That’s why we are introducing All […]

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Pin your most frequently used Study Resources on Bible Gateway

Do you use Bible Gateway to read the Bible each day? You are not alone! If you have a free account or are a member of Bible Gateway Plus, you’ll be excited by our newest feature! You can now pin your most frequently used Study Resources to the top of the Resources panel! To access […]

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Conversations to Encourage You: the Bible Connection Podcast

As we begin a new year, many of us take an opportunity to reflect on and reset our rhythms of spiritual health. Our prayer lives, Bible reading habits, how we can encourage others—and where we might need encouragement as well. One of the ways we at Bible Gateway can help? With all-new episodes of the […]

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Announcing the EasyEnglish Bible

Bible Gateway is pleased to announce a new Bible translation has been added! After several requests from you, the EasyEnglish Bible is now available to everyone and we want to thank MissionAssist for making it happen. The vision that inspired the translators of the EasyEnglish Bible was a desire to help people from every country to read […]

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Unlock the Depths of Scripture with 4 core Bible study tools

Bible Gateway is the online Bible tool. For 30 years we’ve made the Bible available for free, and accessible to anyone who wants to read the Bible. It is the backbone of our faith, and we encourage even deeper Bible study to grow your relationship with Jesus Christ. Studying the Bible, with the right tools, […]

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Discussing the NIV Student Bible with Authors Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford

Bible Gateway interviewed Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford about the creation of the original NIV Student Bible, and what’s been updated in the newest edition to keep it relevant for today’s college students and young adults. New editions of the NIV Student Bible are now available from Zondervan. Tell us a little bit of the […]

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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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