With so many Bible versions available (over 60 English versions on Bible Gateway alone!), we know it can be bewildering trying to tell them apart from each other, never mind choose between them.
Don't worry — we're here to help. We'll help you sort through the alphabet soup of Bible version abbreviations, go into what distinguishes them from each other, and give you some tips to help you pick the one (or ones!) that best suit your preferences. |
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As we look at the church today, we cannot help but see the fruits of the church in multiple institutional expressions of the church. Glory unto the Trinity, glory unto the name of Jesus Christ, spiritual fruit and virtue wrought by the Holy Spirit, the pushing back of demonic powers, and the saving knowledge of the true God — all this occurs in more than one institution.
What are we to make of this? How does the New Testament teach us to discern the work and presence of Christ?
Award-winning author and theologian Gavin Ortlund suggests: look for the work of Christ. |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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December 30 — A Texas school district that had removed the Bible from its libraries to comply with a new state law banning "sexually explicit" materials has reversed its decision. The initial announcement sparked outrage, prompting the law's sponsor, Texas state Rep. Jared Patterson, to clarify that religious texts such as the Bible and Quran are protected under the law. The district now says they are "pleased to have the Bible available." (New York Post) |
| December 30 — Gimel! Researchers from the University of Haifa discovered 160 coins from the reign of Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus during an excavation coinciding with Hanukkah. These rare coins, dating to 80/79 BC, were found at a newly identified way station along the Tirza River Valley. The coins feature an eight-pointed star with an Aramaic inscription and an anchor with a Greek inscription. (Jerusalem Post) |
| December 31 — Back in 2023, researchers at the University of Hamburg discovered a rare, ancient piece of Christian literature during a digitization project. Originally overlooked due to its sloppy writing, it is now believed to be the "oldest preserved Greek copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas," an apocryphal text detailing events in Jesus's childhood. Though not canonical, the document sheds light on some early Christian beliefs. (Jerusalem Post) |
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Have you ever wanted to read the Bible, but didn't know where to start? Or maybe you did start, but dropped off somewhere around Leviticus? If so, this post is for you. It will walk you through a step-by-step process for choosing a Bible, setting goals, and building a study habit — plus, how to handle challenging sections so they don't derail your entire Bible journey.
Whether this is your first time picking up a Bible, or you're a lifelong Bible aficionado looking for a fresh approach, we hope you'll find what you need to deepen your engagement with God's Word. |
| Micah predicts calamity for both Judah and Israel — but also assures them their remnant will be restored by a ruler from Bethlehem "when she who is in labor bears a son." (Remind you of anyone?)
Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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Praying through Loneliness |
In a season of loneliness? Take comfort in the stories of women who share their own honest experiences of feeling isolated, struggling to find friends, and still finding a meaningful way through. Spend the next 90 days with come-alongside friends and the God who has said from the beginning that it is not good for us to be alone; let them lift your burden of loneliness. |
| The Prayer Bible guides you in praying the life-giving Word of God. Each of the Bible's 1,189 chapters offers a prayer prompt, so you can engage the arc of Scripture through prayer. With a total of 1,200 prayer prompts, and as part of the Abide Bible editions, The Prayer Bible enables you to experience the depth and everyday meaning of every chapter of the Bible. |
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