The word "testament" comes from a Latin word (testamentum) referring to a personal legal document, specifically a will. It's related to the word "testify" — what a witness does in court. So you can think of each testament as a "witness" or official account of God's relationship with his people.
But why do we have two separate testaments, anyway? How are they related? Does the Old Testament still matter for Christians?
To answer these questions, let's take a closer look at the two testaments, how they connect to each other, and — yes — why the Old Testament still matters very much to Christians. |
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August 14 — A former fish market in Glasgow's Merchant City has been transformed into a vibrant exhibition, "Glasgow Close Knit," featuring 430 handknitted and crocheted blankets. Created by Church of Scotland members and local groups, the display highlights community creativity and compassion. Each blanket will be donated this winter to individuals in short-term housing. (Christianity Today) |
| August 15 — A clay seal impression, or bulla, bearing the name "Yeda'yah son of Asayahu" was discovered during the Temple Mount Sifting Project. Dated to the late 7th or early 6th century BCE, the seal likely belonged to a high-ranking official, suggesting Yeda'yah's father could be the same Asaiah, a biblical figure mentioned in 2 Kings 22:12 and 2 Chronicles 34:20. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
| August 18 — The Vatican will begin a three-month maintenance project on Michelangelo's Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel in January 2026, concluding before Holy Week. The fresco, painted between 1536 and 1541, depicts Christ's final judgment and draws nearly seven million visitors annually. These efforts address the challenges of mass tourism and climate change on historic art and architecture. (Aleteia) |
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One of the most complex, confusing, and controversial books in the Bible, Revelation is nevertheless critical for understanding the world to come. Here's the final installment of our "Look at the Book" series: your quick reference guide to Revelation, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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We can all benefit from some more encouragement to pray. And if we believe that God wants us to communicate with Him, we might ask: When? Where? How do we build a habit of prayer?
The Bible gives us a lot of freedom in answering that question, but it's clear God wants us to pray. And God didn't create prayer as a chore we have to do, to feel guilty about when we fail; like many things in life, while we could see prayer as our duty, it is also something we get to do as believers in Christ. It's a great privilege to address the God of the universe. |
| All too often biblically sound/orthodox theology is perceived as a lofty, somewhat sterile subject matter pursued solely by academics and seminarians. But if theology was merely a scholastic system through which people could organize their thoughts and suppositions about God and it didn't lead to the love of Jesus Christ, it would be the religious version of entomology — we might as well be pinning dead bugs to a corkboard.
Theology was meant to be lived, and our Creator Redeemer is not a proposition to be examined, He's a triune personhood in whom we get to engage and ultimately, emulate! |
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Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the Bible? Bestselling author Zach Windahl breaks down its entire storyline in The Bible, Simplified, making Scripture clear, accessible, and life-changing so you can gain confidence in your faith. |
| Discover what the Psalms teach us about how we talk to God—and how it's possible to live a life of continuous prayer that's also a profound and life-sustaining relief. Through an exploration of 30 Psalms, you'll learn to let go of how you're "supposed to" pray and open yourself to the freedom of expression contained in the words of the psalmists—whether you're seeking joy, expressing gratitude, grappling with sorrow, or searching for answers. |
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