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How Many Denominations Are There?: An Interview with Roger E. Olson

What are denominations and why are they important? What’s their history, doctrines, and practices? How many are there and why do they exist? Bible Gateway interviewed Roger E. Olson, who, along with Frank S. Mead, Samuel S. Hill, and Craig D. Atwood, is editor of the Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 14th Edition […]

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The State of the Bible 2018: Technology and Behavior

The use of technology to read the Bible is steadily growing, according to the annual State of the Bible 2018 research—commissioned by American Bible Society (@americanbible) and conducted by Barna Group (@barnagroup). [Download and immediately use the free award-winning Bible Gateway App and the free Bible Gateway Bible Audio App] While reading print versions of […]

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Bible News Roundup – Week of October 28, 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 ▼ In 2018, Half of Americans Say the Bible is 100% Accurate in All That It Teaches—That’s Up from 47% in 2016 and 43% in 2014 ⇨ LifeWay Research […]

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Quiz: Frightening Facts in the Bible

Think you know frightening Bible facts that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Have fun taking this quiz to find out. Encourage your family, friends, and social media followers to try their hand at it, too. I sought the Lord, and he answered me     and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm […]

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ESV Story of Redemption Bible: An Interview with Greg Gilbert

Do you view the Bible as a disconnected series of moral tales interspersed between impossible commandments, woven into a maze of mysteries that somehow produces a message about a nice Jesus in the New Testament to counter the mean God of the Old Testament (as Bryan Chapell, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, has phrased it)? […]

Filed under Bible, Editions, Interviews

Discover Your Ministry in Everyday Living: An Interview with Shannan Martin

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to live a life of intention and meaning? Where do we begin? How can you best learn what it means to love and be loved right where God has placed you? Bible Gateway interviewed Shannan Martin (@shannanwrites) about her book, The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up […]

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Eugene H. Peterson (1932 – 2018)

Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor Eugene Peterson, 85, best known for authoring The Message Bible (@themessage), died Oct. 22, 2018, a week after entering hospice care for complications related to heart failure and dementia. Among his last words were, “Let’s go,” according to a statement from his family. Read more from CT and Religion News Service. […]

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5 Books on Why Reading the Bible is Important

John Dickson‘s (PhD, Ancient History) (@johnpauldickson) story is eclectic. Starting out as a professional singer-songwriter, he now works as an author, speaker, historian, senior pastor, and media presenter. He has published 15 books—including A Doubter’s Guide to Jesus, A Doubter’s Guide to the Ten Commandments, A Doubter’s Guide to the Bible, Hearing Her Voice, and […]

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Bible News Roundup – Week of October 21, 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 ▼ Eugene H. Peterson (1932 – 2018) ⇨ Bible Gateway Blog ⇨ Read The Message Bible on Bible Gateway ▼ Andrew Brunson: 2 Timothy Is the Scripture That Sustained […]

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How Jonah’s Story Fits the 21st Century: An Interview with Anthony Carter

How is the ancient story of Jonah the prophet a microcosm of the human story in the 21st century? How does the prophet’s rebellious spirit and his resulting circumstances demonstrate the surprising and unstoppable grace of God? Bible Gateway interviewed Anthony Carter (@eastpc) about his book, Running from Mercy: Jonah and the Surprising Story of […]

Filed under Books, Interviews, Old Testament