Tag Archives: scripture engagement
Americans who consistently read and apply the Bible report greater levels of hope and resilience, according to American Bible Society’s 12th annual State of the Bible report. The study shows that those who interact on a regular basis with the God of the Bible see their lives change for the better. Overall scores of Human […]
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By Christopher Reese One of the most exciting things about being born again as a follower of Christ is learning what your spiritual gift(s) is, and then putting it or them to use. In this article, we’ll explore what spiritual gifts are, the various kinds of gifts, and how you can discover yours. Next, we’ll […]
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By Christopher Reese A puzzling paradox about the Bible in America is that it’s consistently the bestselling book and 77 percent of Americans own a Bible, but more than half of adults in the USA (56%) have no meaningful relationship with the Bible. In fact, Bible usage among 67 percent of American adults ranges from […]
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Deep engagement with the Bible can dramatically improve your general health, according to the State of the Bible (SOTB) research by the American Bible Society (ABS). People with higher levels of Scripture engagement have better well-being scores compared to those who are less engaged with the Bible. Sign up to get the The Abide Bible […]
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By Jodie Berndt When I read John’s Gospel and got to chapter 15, I didn’t really think it was intended for me. I mean, I know that all of God’s Word was written for all of his people, but this particular passage—one where Jesus tells us 11 times in only ten verses to “remain” in […]
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By Clark Christian There are gifts for a season and gifts that last! Giving gifts each year can become less about meaning and more about checking off a to-do list. Because of this, items bought and wrapped for family or friends can be unused, forgotten, or regifted shortly after the New Year. This year give […]
Having a deep, meaningful, engaging relationship with God is what we were created for. We know it in our souls. But the everyday noise surrounding us competes for our attention and it can be challenging to determine how to live out the Christian life on a practical basis. Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Steven Bird, co-executive […]
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You probably have been told you should read the Bible. It’s an important book. It’s been influential for centuries. And it’s the number-one bestseller year after year. But has anyone taught you how to read the Bible to achieve maximum spiritual growth in your life (not merely knowledge of biblical people and events)? Engaging Scripture […]
Do you read the Bible to grow spiritually? Do you read the Bible in order to know God better? J. I. Packer, in his book, Knowing God (InterVarsity Press, 1993), writes that having a relationship with God is our primary purpose. “What were we made for? To know God. What aim should we have in […]
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Last week, we shared a video about “timelining” Scripture—the practice of organizing the diverse stories of the Bible into a larger narrative to make it easier to see how they all fit together. Did you have a chance to try it out? If not, take a few minutes to watch the video to see how […]
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