The book of Acts presents a radical vision of Christian community — one that the church needs to fight against the secular mainstream to recover.
This excerpt from The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible explains the original meaning of Acts 4:32-35, describing what Luke meant when he talked about believers being one in heart and mind. Then, it provides ways to apply the passage to your life today. |
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September 9 — Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of a wealthy Filipino megachurch, has been arrested on multiple charges of sexual abuse and human trafficking from both Filipino and American authorities. Quiboloy went into hiding last month after his 75-acre compound (connected by networks of underground tunnels) was raided by police, but surrendered peacefully after receiving an ultimatum from the Philippine National Police. (Religion News Service) |
| September 9 — Christians across the UK are preparing for a National Week of Prayer, to be held October 12-20, 2024. The ecumenical effort is backed by Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Catholic leaders and organizations — on the right and the left — who are calling all professed UK-based Christians to gather and pray for their nation, whether independently or as part of a regional prayer event. (Christian Today) |
| September 11 —A former first responder at Ground Zero in New York City shared how a Bible he was gifted that day has been bringing comfort to victims of tragedies across the U.S. ever since. Dennis McKenna revealed that a visiting police chaplain offered him the tiny Bible while he was crying in the rubble on 9/11. He later began sending it to families of victims in Aurora, CO; Sandy Hook, CT; Las Vegas, NV; and elsewhere. (New York Post) |
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God says creation is good seven times in Genesis 1 — then he suddenly notices what's "not good."
Christian influencer and lawyer Justin Whitmel Earley breaks down the loneliness epidemic from Adam to today, demonstrating the importance of companionship from the Bible to modern research. |
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At first glance, the Ten Commandments are exactly what they sound like — a list of ten basic rules God gives his people for how to live morally upright lives. Under the surface, however, the Ten Commandments are a lot less simple than they first appear. |
| Your quick reference guide to the book of Esther, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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NKJV, Grace for the Moment Daily Bible |
Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God's Word. Excerpts from Max's works, on topics that are relevant to your life, help you connect daily with the Savior and experience the fullness of His grace. Each of the 365 readings features a selection from Grace for the Moment™ and portions from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs. |
| The heat of the summer is fading away, and it's time to start looking forward to Fall. It's a time to be inspired by the reds and golds of the season and to thank God for His many blessings. With simple and timeless devotions, delicious recipes, and ideas for fall traditions, Devotions for the Fall will help you kick off and thoroughly enjoy the fall season. |
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