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About the Bible

Bringing the Bible’s Ancient Message Into Your World

Unique among study Bibles, the NIV Application Bible helps you simultaneously study the Bible in its ancient context and apply it to your life.

When Jesus Makes a Cameo in Genesis 3

At humanity's most tragic moment in Genesis 3, something curious happens: we see a foreshadowing of Jesus at Easter.

Holy Week and Easter: The People, Places, and Events

Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar. Here's everything you need to know about the people, places and events leading up to Easter.

Guide to All the Judges of Israel in Order [Chart]

The book of Judges describes a chaotic, morally corrupt period in Israel's history. Here's everything to know about the 12 judges named in the book.

Why Galatians Matters Today

The book of Galatians gives us a a fiery, passionate defense of the gospel, written by a man who had everything to lose by preaching it.

A Field Guide to Biblically Accurate Demons (and Their Leader) [Bible...

Biblically accurate demons and demonic beings are a varied group, ranging from "unclean spirits" to fallen angels, pagan gods, and of course, Satan himself.

How Jesus’ Boyhood Shaped Him Into the Man He Would Become

Getting to know Jesus the boy helps us better understand Jesus the man. But the Bible doesn't say much about his early years — at least, not directly.

The Temptation of Jesus in the Bibles of the World

This Lent, bring a fresh lens to the story of Jesus's temptation while coming alongside Christians around the world by reading translations of Luke 4 in other languages.

Wine in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation: A Comprehensive Study

Wine is the most talked about food in the Bible, but have we neglected this important biblical theme and fragrant gift from God?

These Are the Books that Almost Made It Into the Bible:...

The antilegomena are books whose authenticity was "disputed" by the rabbis and church fathers. Here's a look at the ones that were rejected from the Bible.

Complete Guide to Bible Versions: Comparison, History, and Philosophy of Top...

Ever wonder why there are so many Bible versions — or how to choose the one for you? Here's everything you need to know about Bible versions and translation.

These Are the Books that Barely Made It Into the Bible:...

The process of discerning which texts should be included in the Bible was long and sometimes contentious. Here are the books that were narrowly accepted into the Old and New Testaments.

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