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The Bullies and Saints of the Christian Church: An Interview with John Dickson
Is Christianity a pernicious force in the world? Would we be better off without it? Even a cursory look at the history of Christians reveals severe transgressions: violence, bigotry, genocide, war, inquisition, oppression, imperialism, racism, corruption, greed, power, abuse. Jesus gave the world a beautiful melody—of love, grace, charity, humility, non-violence, equality, human dignity—to which some people who claim to be his followers have been tone-deaf. Bible Gateway interviewed John Dickson about his book, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History (Zondervan, 2021)…
What Does Abba Mean in the Bible?
The word Abba occurs three times in the New Testament. While praying in the garden of Gethsemane, shortly before his death, Jesus said, "Abba, Father." What does Abba mean in the Bible and why have believers found it inspirational?…
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How to Live the Bible — God Brings Restoration
In this 197th lesson on how to live the Bible, pastor and author Dr. Mel Lawrenz says, "When we rest and remind ourselves that only God is God, then God brings healing, restoration, and life…" If you want to know how to live the Bible every day, read this installment of his series on our Blog and encourage your friends and followers to receive it by email.
 
This week was the 4th anniversary of evangelist William Franklin "Billy" Graham's death—February 21—after nearly a century of living and preaching the Bible's gospel message, Read a brief Blog post about his life… Also see other Bible Gateway articles about Billy Graham…
Morgan Harper Nichols, author of Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life (Zondervan, 2022), says, "Practicing peace is realizing that even when we struggle to open up, bringing those honest feelings and thoughts into the light matters…"
Is Alexander the Great in the Bible?
Historical context to biblical passages is important because it offers us a greater understanding of God's work in the world. Are there references to famous historical figures, such as Alexander the Great, Ptolemy I, and Cleopatra, in Scripture? And, if so, what does this tell us about God?…"
Where Are Your Thoughts Taking You?
Craig Groeschel, author of Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life (Zondervan, 2021), asks, "If both the Bible and modern science teach us that our lives are moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts, then we need to ask ourselves, 'Do I like the direction my thoughts are taking me?' If your answer is no, then maybe it's time to change your thinking…"
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