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During Advent, we’re doing something a little different with our usual Monday Scripture reflections. Each Monday throughout Advent, we’ll share a Scripture passage drawn from the newly-added Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Bible reading plan. This reading plan is built around the liturgical calendar and features Scripture readings appropriate for the season of Advent. […]
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Have you spent time in the Biblical book of Psalms? In “Why Study the Psalms,” William Van Ornum talks about the literary and spiritual characteristics that make this collection of ancient Hebrew poetry so compelling today: Compellingly, [psalms] were used by Jesus in addressing his Father. Martin Luther noted that “the entire Bible is contained […]
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One of my favorite passages in the entire Bible is Psalm 119. The longest single chapter in Scripture by a wide margin, this psalm is one of praise for God’s Word. This acrostic poem, built upon the Hebrew alphabet, puts the blessing of Scripture on display. David, its author, wanted all who read, sang, and […]
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By Ed and Lisa Young The problem of pain is perhaps the most profound question many of us raise against Christianity. How could a good God—a loving God—allow so much pain and suffering in the world? All God would have to do is move the geological plates a few inches and we wouldn’t have tsunamis […]
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By Susie Larson What is the presence of God? Christians often talk about “seeking God’s presence” or praying for God “to be present with us in this place.” But what exactly does that mean? Psalm 16:11 says, “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” […]
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Bible Gateway is the online Bible tool. For 30 years we’ve made the Bible available for free, and accessible to anyone who wants to read the Bible. It is the backbone of our faith, and we encourage even deeper Bible study to grow your relationship with Jesus Christ. Studying the Bible, with the right tools, […]
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By Lisa Whittle Five years ago, two noteworthy things happened to me. The first thing was night terrors. Despite prayer and counseling, I still sometimes experience them. They come as bad dreams, or sometimes I am simply jolted awake by fear. Often, as I pray through them, God speaks to me both during and after […]
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Bible Gateway interviewed Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford about the creation of the original NIV Student Bible, and what’s been updated in the newest edition to keep it relevant for today’s college students and young adults. New editions of the NIV Student Bible are now available from Zondervan. Tell us a little bit of the […]
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By Phylicia Masonheimer How many Old Testament prophecies did Jesus fulfill, and what does this mean for us today? Phylicia Masonheimer explores key Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, and what these verses reveal about Jesus’ identity as the Messiah. God’s goal has always been to restore perfect love and peace between Himself and His […]
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By John Bevere How many times is Fear mentioned in the Bible? Depending on the translation you search, the NIV Bible tells us—about 350 times—and “fear not” is in almost 175 verses in the KJV Bible. The NKJV encourages us to “fear God” 134 times. We recommend that you find what the Bible says about […]
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