Category Archives: Bible Reference
What are your questions and misconceptions about the Bible? How did the Bible come into existence? Why is it considered so important? What does it mean that its authors were inspired to write it? Bible Gateway interviewed Michael F. Bird (@mbird12) about his book, Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible (Zondervan, 2021). […]
Filed under Books, Interviews, Introduction to the Bible, New Testament, Old Testament
By the Zondervan Bible Group The Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible (Zondervan, 2021) has been trusted and used for more than five generations. It’s a study and reference work that’s unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. Why has it been so popular since its release in 1908? Because this unique […]
Filed under Bible, Bible Gateway Plus, Bible Reference, Bible Study, Editions
The New Testament of the Bible begins with four individually authored books about the life of Jesus: Matthew Mark Luke John [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, The Bible Table of Contents] While they’re not straight biographies as such—since they omit such information as character development, background facts, and chronology—they’re four accounts of the one […]
Filed under Introduction to the Bible, New Testament
This is the one-hundred-fifty-ninth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Now if you obey me […]
Filed under How to Live the Bible, New Testament, Old Testament
At some point in our lives it’s common to wonder whether the Bible is truly trustworthy. Since the Bible describes God’s character, commands, and plans for humanity, the stakes are high if the Bible is not what it claims to be. Bible Gateway’s Trust the Bible free email series will help you see why you […]
Alleluia, Christ is risen; he is risen indeed! Read the Scriptures that tell of Jesus’ stupendous resurrection Browse resources for Easter in the Bible Gateway Store. [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, Infographic: What Happened During Holy Week Day-By-Day] Learn about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus with the valuable Bible reference resources you’ll […]
Filed under Easter, New Testament
The following Infographics are from the NIV QuickView Bible (Zondervan, 2012). Navigate and understand the Bible easily with more than 360 visual Infographics, 20 maps, lists, and color-coded sections alongside the NIV text. The Bible is presented as never before through at-a-glance snapshots that visually display key stories and insights from God’s Word. [Read the […]
Filed under Bible, Bible Reference, Easter, Holiday, Infographics
The New Testament You Never Knew Online Bible Study with N.T. Wright Starts March 8 Bible scholars N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird say the New Testament is filled with startling and unforeseen twists. According to Wright, “When we see Jesus announcing the kingdom of God saying the time is fulfilled, this is the time […]
Filed under New Testament, News Releases
The Jewish holiday of Purim, based on the Bible’s book of Esther, commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from genocide at the direction of the Persian official Haman. [Read about Esther in the Encyclopedia of The Bible on Bible Gateway] According to the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (one of the many study references available […]
Filed under Bible, Bible Study, Events, Holiday, Old Testament
Do you need to brush up on your knowledge of the Old Testament in the Bible? Take the Ultimate Old Testament quiz and find out!
Filed under Bible, Fun, Old Testament, Quizzes & Games
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