When you read the Gospels, do you struggle to understand what Jesus really meant when he taught counter-cultural life lessons and penetrating parables? So did bestselling author Andrew Klavan until he had a profound encounter with Jesus and discovered a fresh understanding of the Gospels by reading the words of Jesus through the life and […]
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How should we appreciate art through the lens of the gospel? Why are we drawn to beauty? Why do we seek perfection in artistic expression? Bible Gateway interviewed Russ Ramsey (@russramsey) about his book, Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith (Zondervan, 2022). What is the message behind […]
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Have we forgotten the basic premise of practicing a preference for God in our daily lives? Have we implanted strategic planning, head-to-head battling, and will-of-God knowing in its place? How should we prioritize the care of our souls, the grace of our communities, and the mission of our lives, churches, and organizations? Bible Gateway interviewed […]
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The message of the gospel that Paul brought to the culturally diverse city of Ephesus forever transformed its citizen’s lives. But the church in Ephesus had the same problems we face today: it was a multiethnic group of believers who found it difficult to come together as one and put aside their differences… In this […]
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Why should anyone believe what the Bible says? Is it historically reliable? Does the Bible conflict with science? Did Jesus actually live? Bible Gateway interviewed William D. Mounce (@billmounce) about his book, Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible (Zondervan, 2021). Why is this book needed […]
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One of the most astounding yet possibly confusing acts we can do is enjoy a real, conversational relationship with God, the very creator and sustainer of life itself. How should we be hearing his voice? How can we listen to God more clearly amid the clatter and clamor of daily living? What does the Bible […]
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Are you tired? Stressed? Overworked? Anxious? Are you told you can do it all, but your stamina says you can’t? What does the Bible mean when it says, “I can do all things through Christ”? How should you embrace your God-given limits? Bible Gateway interviewed Sean McGever (@seanmcgever) about his book, The Good News of […]
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You know the Bible to be instructive, historical, poetic. Have you also considered it to be an incredible love letter? That every book of the Bible reflects God’s love for its readers? Bible Gateway interviewed Jennifer Rothschild (@jennrothschild) about her book, 66 Ways God Loves You: Experiencing God’s Love for You in Every Book of […]
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What would you say to the statement that God’s purpose for your life is for you to struggle well? That it’s about driving the evil dictator out of your heart and establishing the true King so you can overcome the deceptive strategies of sin aimed specifically at your weaknesses that bend your behaviors to broken […]
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King David prayed for protection from his enemies. Jesus prayed for all believers. The early church prayed for courage. The most powerful prayers of Scripture have one thing in common: they reflect the promises of God in his Word. How does praying biblical prayers of confession, thanksgiving, praise, intercession, petition, and communion equip you to […]
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