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Is it good that Bible verses are circulating more widely than ever, even if randomly, by programs designed to auto-create Tweets? Or is it better for Bible verses to be shared less frequently but more intentionally by credible Christians? Read More from Christianity Today Be sure to follow the Bible Gateway Twitter stream. | |
Religion-related terrorism spiked in 2014, with 82 countries experiencing this kind of danger, up from 73 countries in 2013 and 2012. Read More from FactTank See resources about Christian persecution in the Bible Gateway Store and read our Blog posts, I Am N: An Interview with Cole Richards and Jason Peters and Wycliffe Associates—Helping to Translate the Bible Where Persecution of Christians Is Severe. | |
See more Bible-related articles in this week's Bible News Roundup. See previous editions of Bible News Roundup and Weekly Brief. |
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For many people, words like Christian doctrine and theology cause their eyes to glaze over, or they find them difficult to understand and struggle to see how they're relevant to daily life. But theology is far from boring; it's the study of God and should lead to awe and wonder as we better understand who God is and what he's done for us. Bible Gateway interviewed Michael Horton about his book, Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story (Zondervan, 2016). Read This Interview | |
With so many English Bible translations available, it can be difficult to pinpoint which Bible might be the best for your—or your child’s—reading and comprehension level. See Our Bible Reading Level List | |
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Which of king David's sons led a rebellion against his father? Who refused to accuse God of wrongdoing even after his ten children were killed in a house collapse? Which wicked king sacrificed his son to false gods? Have Fun Taking the Quiz | |
Millions of Muslims are midway through Ramadan—a period during which faithful Muslims fast, pray, and reflect on their moral responsibilities as followers of Islam. Why should Christians spend time thinking about a Muslim holy season? Read on Bible Gateway | |
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The forthcoming NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible will provide expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of Bible times to help readers see behind-the-scenes of the ancient world. Bible Gateway interviewed John Walton and Craig Keener, editors of the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Zondervan, August 2016). Read This Interview | |
This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of several practices explained in our Scripture Engagement section. This week, learn about and read the: Definition of Bible Engagement | |
There's nothing like being able to read God’s Word for yourself. The Biblical Interpretation online course will equip you to do just that. Learn More | |
In his book The Christian Leader: Rehabilitating Our Addiction to Secular Leadership (Zondervan, 2016), Bill Hull says: "What a gift [enemies] were to me. Because of their criticism, I got on my knees and prayed, Lord, I am not afraid of any change you want to make in my life." Read the Rest of This Book Excerpt | |
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