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About nine in 10 Americans believe in God; a decline from previous decades. Roughly 10% say they do not believe in God. Read More from Gallup See resources on the topic of God's existence in the Bible Gateway Store. | |
A life-size version of Noah’s Ark—the largest freestanding, timber-frame structure in the world—has opened in Northern Kentucky. Built by Answers in Genesis according to the biblical dimensions in Genesis 6, it stands seven stories high and 510 feet long. See NBC Nightly News Video See resources by Answers in Genesis in the Bible Gateway Store. |
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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Violent events have occurred in the last several weeks that are difficult to comprehend, and which confound efforts to respond wisely and biblically: the Orlando nightclub shooting, repeated acts of terror in the Middle East and elsewhere, and most recently, terrifying violence involving police in the United States. As you process your own reactions to these events, please join pastor Mel Lawrenz in this prayer for God’s wisdom. Read the Prayer | |
Reference books that focus on Scripture provide an overview of the Bible, help you find passages in the Bible, and assist you in understanding the content, context, culture, and other elements in the Bible by providing commentaries and definitions, as well as historical and archaeological information. Bible Gateway interviewed Bible reference editor Martin Manser about the many books and projects he's worked on, including the free Bible Gateway reference work: Dictionary of Bible Themes. Read This Interview | |
Read two passages a week from this list for 50 weeks and in a year you’ll see the “big picture” of the Bible. See the List on Bible Gateway | |
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A new Bible whose study notes and articles emphasize the biblical perspective of overcoming life's anguish, hardship, affliction, and distress will be published this Fall. The new Beyond Suffering Bible will release from Joni and Friends and Tyndale House Publishers in October. Learn More | |
Is the message of Christianity more upbeat than it is negative? Read on Bible Gateway | |
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The book of Genesis offers helpful answers to the biggest questions in life. But readers often get tripped up by the ancient writing style. Bible Gateway interviewed Stephen M. Miller about his book, A Visual Walk Through Genesis: Exploring the Story of How It All Began (Harvest House Publishers, 2016), which presents viewpoints from a wide range of Christian Bible experts, along with colorful graphics and a touch of dry humor. Read This Interview | |
No matter how much we try to live in a way that reveals the presence of Jesus, words are still needed. At some point along the way, everyone needs to hear and comprehend the content of the gospel. Take This Free Course | |
In his book What Christians Ought To Believe (Zondervan, 2016), Michael F. Bird says: "A creed is not simply a checklist of things I’m supposed to believe, but a synopsis of the entire sweep of redemptive history that narrates a sequence including God, creation, redemption, and consummation." Read This Book Excerpt | |
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