There are dozens of predictions about the coming Messiah contained in the Hebrew scriptures.
For instance, prophecies about his ancestry dramatically winnowed down potential messianic candidates — the Messiah needed to be a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and a member of the tribe of Judah and the house of David.
However, the single most controversial prophecy came from Isaiah. Christians say the prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin, but critics maintain that this prediction is actually an error based on a misunderstanding and mistranslation.
So, who's right? |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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December 3 — A Barna survey assessed the spiritual impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination in September. Among 5,003 U.S. adults surveyed, 87% had head of Kirk before his death, though only 15% followed him closely. Nearly 30% took action in response to his death, predominantly spiritual rather than political, with younger generations and practicing Christians most affected. Barna CEO David Kinnaman noted the response aligns with a broader trend of renewed interest in Christianity among Millennials and Gen Z. (Barna) |
| December 3 —The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has adopted a new "Social Message on Child Protection," designating all ministers as mandated reporters of child maltreatment, even if the information is disclosed during confession. Citing Bible verses such as Matt. 18:3-6, Mark 10:13-16, and Isaiah 1:17, the policy prioritizes protecting vulnerable children over confessional confidentiality, aligning with Lutheran theology, which allows direct confession to God. (Ministry Watch) |
| December 3 — An instructor at the University of Oklahoma has been placed on leave following a student's complaint about receiving a failing grade on an essay that cited the Bible to argue against the existence of "multiple genders," labeling such beliefs as "demonic." The student claimed her religious beliefs were unfairly penalized, though the instructor stated the grade was based not on the student's beliefs but on the essay's failure to "answer the questions for the assignment." (AP) |
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Which Bible verses did people read most in 2025? How did the list change since 2024? (Was Psalm 91 still the reigning champion?) What articles did people read the most? And what does it all say about people's Bible interests this year?
We gathered the data to help us answer these questions and more. |
| The Word of God has been a cornerstone of faith for millennia, serving as a source of guidance, comfort, wisdom, and the revelation of God to humanity. But how we read the Bible has transformed dramatically over the centuries.
The physical presentation of the text — its typography — has always played a crucial role in its accessibility and impact. From the painstaking work of ancient scribes to the digital innovations of today, there has been a continuous effort to make the scriptures clearer and more engaging for every generation. |
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