Everyone has favorite books of the Bible — and most people have least favorite books, too. So it should come as no surprise that the people who compiled the Biblical canons had their own opinions on the matter.
In the centuries-long process of discerning which texts were genuinely inspired by God; which were not inspired, but still spiritually edifying; and which were spurious and even dangerous, both the Old and New Testaments had some close calls. These are known as the antilegomena — Greek for "spoken against," or "disputed" — and this is their story. |
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February 1 — Bible sales and (some) Christian colleges are booming… but so is religious persecution. Churches helped out in the California fires, taught English to immigrants through Bible reading… and started getting taxed in Zimbabwe (and maybe Canada?). Open World celebrated 60 years and Anabaptism celebrated 500. Archaeologists uncovered ancient religious shrines and Medieval saints' bones. Read the biggest, strangest, and most inspiring Bible and church news stories of January! |
| February 2 — A silver amulet discovered in a Roman graveyard near Frankfurt, Germany, dating to AD 230–270, is the earliest Christian artifact found north of the Alps. The artifact underscores the faith's rapid expansion and historical significance. Meanwhile, Jordan's "Dawn of Christianity" exhibition in Rome showcases over 90 artifacts from 34 archaeological sites, narrating Christianity's history in Jordan. (Jerusalem Post) |
| February 3 — The word "church" originates from the Anglo-Saxon "chyrcan," derived from the Greek "kyriakos" (house of the Lord), and translates the biblical "ekklesia," meaning assembly. Initially referring to gatherings, it later encompassed buildings, services, and denominations. Over time, its meaning broadened, while some groups avoided the term entirely. Today, "church" reflects diverse uses. (Christian Today) |
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Like Haggai, Zechariah advocates for rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem — but where Haggai was "bad cop," rebuking the people's sin and unfaithfulness, Zechariah plays "good cop," encouraging hope in the coming of the Messiah. Here's your quick reference guide to the book. LEARN MORE ► |
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Have you ever felt next to nothing in your faith? It's not uncommon to feel despair and resignation in your relationship with God. The book of Psalms especially records emotions of God's people feeling abandoned, left alone by God, full of restless anxiety.
When that happens, the Holy Spirit is where we go for help. Very simply, what we want and need is personal, relational comfort from God — and the Holy Spirit is the Comforter.
Specifically, we need to meet the Holy Spirit in the Bible. |
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