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How to Read the Bible in the Order of Events as They Transpired in Bible Times: An Interview with Ron Rhodes

When you read different books of the Bible, do you get confused about the order of events; for example, how the message of a prophet in one book fits into the timeline of activity recorded in another book? Or when and where the stories of Scripture took place and why it’s important to understand these […]

Filed under Bible, Books, Devotionals, Interviews, Introduction to the Bible, Literacy

Take the Bible Gateway Christmas Hymns Quiz

Many hymns sung in the Christmas season have their roots in the Bible and the gospel message. How well do you know these carols? Have fun taking this brief quiz to find out. Encourage your family, friends, and social media followers to try their hand at it, too. “…Long lay the world in sin and […]

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A Fresh Foodie Bible Study Adventure: An Interview with Margaret Feinberg

Author and speaker Margaret Feinberg believes the Bible is meant to be more than read—it’s meant to be tasted and savored and explored with holy chutzpah. She recently went on an extraordinary biblical quest to explore six different foods in the Bible. The result is a scrumptious 6-session DVD Bible study and book. [Read the […]

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This is the Most Popular Verse In 2 Billion Pageviews During 2018 on Bible Gateway

Out of more than 2 billion pageviews conducted by visitors to Bible Gateway during 2018, the most popular verse for the year was Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This […]

Filed under Bible Gateway, Bible Gateway Anniversary, News Releases, Year in Review

Bible News Roundup – Week of December 9, 2018

Read this week’s Bible Gateway Weekly Brief newsletter ⇨ Bible Gateway Weekly Brief ⇨ Newsletter signup ▼ Support Bible Gateway—Browse the Bible Gateway Store ⇨ BibleGatewayStore.com ▼ This is the Most Popular Verse In 2 Billion Pageviews During 2018 on Bible Gateway ⇨ Bible Gateway Blog ▼ Bible Is the Most Reliable of Ancient Manuscripts […]

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Bible Prophecy for Everyone: An Interview with Todd Hampson

Do you tend to avoid studying books of the Bible like Revelation and Ezekiel? Does it feel like words such as rapture and apocalypse fly right over your head? It’s common to dismiss these and other topics related to Bible prophecy as irrelevant or too complicated. Bible Gateway interviewed Todd Hampson (@thampson) about his book, […]

Filed under Bible Reference, Books, Interviews, Prophecy

Scripture Read At President George H. W. Bush’s Funeral

President George H. W. Bush, 94, (@GeorgeHWBush and @Bush41Library) the father of former US president George W. Bush, died Nov. 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas after suffering with vascular Parkinsonism. His funeral Dec. 5—declared a national day of mourning—at Washington National Cathedral (service leaflet) was attended by dignitaries, including President Donald Trump, former Presidents Barack […]

Filed under Events, Obituary

Take the Bible Gateway Christmas Quiz

How well do you know all the facts about the birth of Jesus? Have fun taking this brief quiz to find out. Encourage your family, friends, and social media followers to try their hand at it, too. Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and […]

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As With Elijah, God Uses Ordinary People to Do Extraordinary Things: An Interview with R.T. Kendall

Who was the prophet Elijah and how is his ancient life exemplary for us in the 21st century? How did God use this ordinary man with many imperfections to accomplish extraordinary feats in the time of Old Testament kings? Bible Gateway interviewed R. T. Kendall (@DrRTKendall) about his book, These Are the Days of Elijah: […]

Filed under Books, Interviews, Old Testament

Are Verses Missing from Modern Bible Translations?

Perhaps you’ve noticed that modern English Bible translations have fewer verses in them than vintage English Bible translations such as the King James Version (KJV) and Geneva Bible. [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, The Lord’s Prayer is Revolutionary: An Interview with R. Albert Mohler Jr.] For example: Matthew 6:13 in the KJV concludes the […]

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