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Category Archives: Interviews

All About Thessalonians: An Interview with Nijay K. Gupta

When and why were the ancient biblical letters to the Thessalonian church written and why are they important for us to read and apply in the 21st century? What were the social and sociopolitical dimensions of life in the Roman world back then and how were Christians treated? Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Nijay K. Gupta […]

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Devotional Insights from Little House on the Prairie: An Interview with Wendi Lou Lee

What are the devotional lessons about loyalty, hard work, faith, family, and love of God, neighbor, and country that can be drawn from the popular TV series Little House on the Prairie? Bible Gateway interviewed Wendi Lou Lee (@wendiloulee), the child actor who played Baby Grace on Little House on the Prairie, about her book, […]

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How to Be a Peacemaker: An Interview with P. Brian Noble

What does it mean to be not only a peacekeeper, but a peacemaker? How can peace be achieved when conflict is inevitable? How do we find peace without ignoring our problems? How do we pursue unity without compromising on our principles? Bible Gateway interviewed P. Brian Noble (@PMMinistries) about his book, The Path of a […]

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The Old Testament in Seven Sentences: An Interview with Christopher J.H. Wright

Do you think the Old Testament is confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament? What if you could capture in a few sentences its grand narrative that reveals God’s work, his purposes, and his wisdom, and understand how the Old Testament Scriptures prepared for the identity and mission of Jesus as […]

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From KKK Terrorist to Follower of Jesus Christ: An Interview with Thomas A. Tarrants

How does reading the Bible change a man from a convicted KKK terrorist to a devoted follower of Jesus Christ? How does the dramatic power of Scripture bring liberation from the grip of racial hatred and violence and cause a man to become co-pastor of a racially mixed church and the president of the C.S. […]

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Spiritual Lessons from the Human Body: An Interview with Philip Yancey

The marvelous human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of bones, the dynamic balance of muscles—our physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose. Consider how the human body is a window into biblical teaching. Bible Gateway interviewed Philip Yancey, who, along with the late […]

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Bible Translation for Deaf People: An Interview with J.R. Bucklew

For 70 million people worldwide, sign language is the first or only language they know and use daily. As many as 80% of Deaf children in some countries never receive access to formal education. Only 2% of Deaf people have been introduced to the gospel. At least 95% of sign languages have no Bible translation. […]

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What Does Being a Servant Leader Really Mean?: An Interview with Ralph E. Enlow, Jr.

What did Jesus really mean when he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, the servant of all” (Mark 9:35)? How radical is the “all” in that statement? Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Ralph E. Enlow, Jr., author of, Servant of All: Reframing Greatness and Leadership through the Teachings of Jesus […]

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A Week in the Life of a Slave: An Interview with John Byron

The New Testament book of Philemon is the ancient brief letter by the apostle Paul concerning the welfare of Philemon’s slave, Onesimus. What did the institution of slavery mean in the Roman Empire? How does the Bible handle the issue of slavery? And what does it mean when Christians are exhorted to be slaves of […]

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How Jesus Modeled Change: An Interview with Hal Donaldson

Do you observe a need to instigate a change in your immediate environment but are unsure how to move beyond pity, helplessness, and outrage? Do you wonder what one person can really do to enact the profound change the world needs? Bible Gateway interviewed Hal Donaldson (@HalDonaldson), who, along with Kirk Noonan and Lindsay Donaldson, […]

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