In the Bible, the Twelve Apostles were the foundational emissaries chosen by Jesus to hear, understand, and share his message of Good News with the world.
You might think, because of their importance to the spread of the gospel, that the apostles were the best and most perfect people Jesus could find. But in fact their stories are just as checkered as the rest of ours with sins and follies.
Why then did Jesus choose them? Who were they, and what did they do — both during Jesus' ministry on earth and after he ascended to heaven? And what can we learn from their legacies today? |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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July 28 — In 2025, Bible use among Americans rose to 41% of the population, with Millennials leading the increase (39%, up from 30% in 2024). Scripture engagement, which measures the Bible's impact on decision-making and relationships, also saw its first rise since 2021, driven by Gen Z and Millennials. Most Americans (77%) own a Bible, and 66% access it digitally. Over half (51%) believe the Bible is inspired, but they disagree on how it should be interpreted. (Lifeway Research) |
| July 28 — A 5,500-year-old Canaanite blade workshop was discovered at Nahal Qomem near Kiryat Gat, Israel, the first intact site of its kind. The Early Bronze Age site contains hundreds of flint blades and cores, used primarily for agricultural tasks, as well as pits for food storage and a cache of unused blades, possibly a ritual offering. Excavations continue to explore the workshop's regional significance. (Times of Israel) |
| July 29 — Public trust in the church in the U.S. has risen to 36%, its first significant increase since 2020, according to Gallup. The rise is most notable among Republicans (from 49% to 64%) and younger Americans (18-37), from 26% to 32%. Despite the improvement, the church still ranks below institutions like small businesses and the military in public trust. Gallup notes that trust often aligns with political affiliation rather than institutional performance. (Christian Daily) |
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August is "Attributes of God" Month at Bible Gateway! Here's a daily attribute of God with corresponding Bible verse. You can view the calendar either as a web page, image, or PDF. |
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Do you find yourself wanting a deeper understanding of the Bible, yet struggling to carve out the time or knowing where to begin?
As a team of Christian technologists and game designers, we asked ourselves a question: Could a mobile game help people explore the story and purpose of the Bible in a meaningful way? It took us over four years of development, but the result was The Serpent & The Seed, a free, narrative-driven, mobile Bible adventure game. |
| Continuing themes from his first letter, John's brief second letter urges believers to love each other as they are loved by Christ. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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This new study from Proverbs 31 Ministries is about uncomplicating your prayer life. We'll explore thirty psalms together, gaining insights into how these prayers provide words for our own—whether we're seeking joy, expressing gratitude, grappling with sorrow, or searching for answers. Through them, we are reminded that God doesn't expect perfection when we come to Him. He just asks us to come. |
| The Prayer Bible guides you in praying the life-giving Word of God, giving you the words to pray even when you don't know what to pray. With the help of 1200 prompts, you can pray through every chapter of Scripture for a deep, personal engagement with the Bible. |
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