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One Central Character in the Bible

The Bible is an anthology, or collection of books, written over a 1,600-year span on three different continents in three different languages by over 40 authors from every walk of life including kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars, etc. … Continue reading

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One Central Theme to the Bible

The Bible is an anthology, or collection of books, written over a 1,600-year span on three different continents in three different languages by over 40 authors from every walk of life including kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars, etc. … Continue reading

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Jesus Holds All Things Together

In his gospel, the apostle John introduces Jesus with a callback to creation. John 1:1-4 says: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things … Continue reading

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The Spirit of God Hovered

In Genesis 1:2, we see the Holy Spirit’s involvement in creation. “The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” And again in Psalm … Continue reading

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Genealogy Shows the Shortening of Life

In response to the second rebellion of mankind, the sons of God marrying the daughters of man, God states in Genesis 6:3, “My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.” This … Continue reading

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Does Genealogy in Genesis 5 Demonstrate God’s Mercy?

Genesis 5 provides the first genealogy of the Bible, tracing man’s lineage from Adam to Noah. While genealogies can be dry to read, a closer look at them can shine light on interesting facts. For instance, Enoch lived 365 years, … Continue reading

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The Protoevangelium

After Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit, God cursed the serpent. Genesis 3:15 states, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his … Continue reading

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Hodgepodge of Bible Information

What is the shortest verse in the Bible?  John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” What is the longest verse in the Bible?  It depends. In the original languages, Revelation 20:4 has 58 words while Esther 8:9 has 43 words. So, the longest verse in … Continue reading

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Covenant of the New Testament

The word testament means covenant. Thus, the Old Testament means the old covenant. Jesus explained the new covenant during the last supper, in Matthew 26:27-28, after he broke the bread: “Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, … Continue reading

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Old Testament Organization

The 39 books of the Old Testament are divided into 5 major sections: It isn’t necessary to memorize these categories, but it can be beneficial to know what kind of book you’re reading in order to best understand its message.

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