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44+ of the Best Study Bibles for Every Type of Reader...

Discover the best Study Bibles for beginners, history buffs, devotional readers, Catholics, and more in this guide for every kind of Bible reader — now updated for 2026.

How to Use the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible: Chain-References vs. Cross-References

Chain-references and cross-references are two popular methods of linking Scripture together. But there are differences in the way they work.

Not Forsaken: The Upper and Lower Story of Matthew 27:46

Why does Jesus say on the cross that God has forsaken him? The answer lies in the rest of the Psalm that he's quoting.

If Your New Year’s Goal Is Reading the Bible More, Don’t...

Bible study goals can be life-changing New Year's resolutions. But it has to be about more than checking a box every day.

How to Read the Entire Bible in a Year (and Actually...

Reading the Bible in a year is one of the most common (and most abandoned) New Year's resolutions. Here's a simple plan for sticking with it.

If You Really Want to Understand the Bible, You Have to...

Many of us were taught to read the Bible like a collection of inspirational quotes. Join bestselling Bible teacher Zach Windahl as he shows a better way.

Best Bible Study Tools and Resources to Keep You Grounded in...

The best Bible study tools will help you stick with your Bible reading goals, guide you deeper into the text, and help you understand what it really means.

The Latest in Bible Scholarship: Trends and Developments From SBL 2025

Discover the latest Bible scholarship trends and developments from SBL's Annual Meeting 2025, handpicked by our editorial director.

Scripture in Clear Focus: A Short History of Biblical Typography

The Clear Focus Bible presents the latest development in biblical typography. Here's how we got here, from ancient scrolls through the printing press.

How to Pray the Lord’s Prayer: 6 Context Lenses to Understand...

The Lord's Prayer is the most well-known prayer in history — but that familiarity can work against us. These six context lenses will help you see it clearly again.

One Simple Framework to Help You Fall in Love With Bible...

We know we're supposed to love the Bible, but sometimes struggle to connect. Applying this one simple framework can make your Bible study exciting again.

Modern Evangelicals Still Need the Ancient Classics

Should Christians read the ancient classics? While caution is warranted, some of the founders of the faith were themselves influenced by pagan writers.

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