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Odd Biblical Texts Names in Your Bible’s Footnotes
You’ve seen those odd biblical texts names in the footnotes of your Bible and wondered what they are. Names like Septuagint, Vulgate, and Masoretic Text keep popping up at the bottom of the page in tiny little print. But what are they? They are all either...
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6 Reasons to Read and Study the Old Testament
How often do you read or study the Old Testament? I've heard Christians give lots of reasons for avoiding the first 39 books of the Bible. We are under the new covenant. It's too hard to understand. The Old Testament isn't relevant. I've even heard, I don't like the...
Who Wrote the Bible and Why Does it Matter?
If you expect me to answer “God wrote the Bible,” you’d be right. And wrong. God did write the Bible. Every word originated in the heart and mind of God. He is the source. But God chose to deliver His Word to us through human instruments. And it matters. Knowing the...
Slaying the Tyranny of the Urgent
My mother used to tell a story about me to which most moms of young children can relate. One day, when she ran into the bathroom for just a moment, I immediately began knocking on the door, demanding her attention. In frustration, she said “Can’t I get just a little...
7 Interesting Facts about the Gospel of Mark
The book of Mark is one of four in the New Testament known as a “Gospel.” Like Matthew, Luke, and John, Mark records Jesus’ life, ministry, and sacrificial death for our salvation. The word “Gospel” means “Good News.” Although the four Gospels essentially tell the...
4 Tips for Understanding the Gospels
The 66 books of the Bible include various kinds of literature, but the Gospel may be the most unique literary genre included in God’s Word. So how should we handle these four books? Keep reading to discover a few tips for understanding the Gospels. (You may also...
8 Tips to Help You Understand the Epistles
Since they make up almost 80% of the New Testament, it's important for us to know how best to understand the epistles. These letters were written by an apostle or early church leader to another individual, church, or group of churches. The epistles are a great...
Mind the Historical and Cultural Gap in Scripture
We may not realize it, but we do it. When we read the Bible, by default we impose our own understanding of the world into the pages of Scripture. But the people who originally received God’s Word lived in a vastly different place and time. A huge gap exists between...
3 Concerns about Spiritual Gifts Tests
The question came during a new Bible study on the Holy Spirit with the ladies of my church. At one point, the friend next to me asked what I thought about spiritual gifts tests. My answer? “You probably don’t want to know.” But then we talked about it anyway. And yes,...
Wide or Deep? Fast or Slow? Best Way to Read the Bible
Women often ask me about the best way to read the Bible. “Should I read it all the way through or should I slow down and read one book at a time?” My answer is “YES.” Stay with me. I’ll explain. More than three decades ago, when I first fell in love with God’s Word, I...
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