Category Archives: Bible Reference
Why does the Bible have four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—that each tell about the life of Jesus? How reliable are they? How were the accounts handed down throughout history? What are the answers to skeptics who say the Gospels are merely historical fiction and were simply created to fit existing messianic prophecies? Bible Gateway […]
Filed under Books, Interviews, New Testament
Today’s post is adapted from Dr. Karen H. Jobes’ Letters to the Church, available in MasterLectures, a new video-streaming platform that offers unlimited access to thousands of videos on the Bible and theology. The Book of James is a short letter full of practical insights into Christian living. James was a prominent leader of the […]
Filed under Bible, New Testament, Video
For centuries, visual imagery has been used to communicate the textual stories and teachings of the Bible. Hand-painted illumination, illustrations, fine art have all helped make Scripture more quickly accessible to the common person. In today’s world, infographics are one more way to share that message. Bible Gateway interviewed Karen Sawrey (@karensawrey) about The Infographic […]
Filed under Bible Reference, Books, Infographics, Interviews
What does it mean to be a good reader of Genesis 1-11? What does it mean to take these ancient stories seriously and how does that relate to taking them literally? Can we even take any of this material seriously? How can we have a responsible conversation regarding science and biblical faith? Bible Gateway interviewed […]
Filed under Bible Reference, Books, Interviews, Old Testament
Scripture uses one particular word to describe the distinctiveness of God’s character: the Hebrew word hesed; a concept so rich in meaning that it doesn’t translate well into any single English word or phrase. The many dimensions of hesed are often expressed as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, steadfast love; an everlasting love beyond words. Bible Gateway […]
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You don’t have to be a Bible scholar or fluent in ancient Greek to experience the words of the New Testament in the language it was written. One of the best-kept secrets on Bible Gateway is that you have immediate free access to Mounce’s Reverse-Interlinear translation for the New Testament of the Bible. And it’s a great […]
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. (King James Version) Revelation 22:5—one of the final verses in the Bible—paints a picture of enduring light and endless joy. It’s one of […]
Filed under Devotionals, Newsletters, Prophecy
“Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.” That’s what Old Testament prophet Daniel said to his Babylonian prison guard in the 7th century BC and now American actor Chris Pratt is modeling that diet thousands of years later. In his recent Instagram story, the Jurassic World star, who is vocal about […]
Filed under General, Old Testament
Do you believe God has a purpose for your life, and every action or event that occurs within it has been used to make that purpose a reality? Do you read the story of Esther as a series of coincidences strung together to deliver the Jews from certain death? Or as God having a particular […]
Filed under Books, Interviews, Old Testament
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New Additions to Bible Gateway Plus in Time for Easter
Bible Gateway has recently added no less than 4 Study Bibles and Commentaries to its extensive resource library, Bible Gateway Plus. Those additions are: How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens The NIV Application Commentary for the book of Mark The NIV Application Commentary for the book of Proverbs And The NRSV Cultural […]
Filed under Bible, Bible Gateway Plus, Bible Reference, Commentaries, Study