Here are seven universal problems that only Jesus can solve: 1. Separation from God. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of […]
What Does It Mean to “Come” to Jesus?
The following is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many requests from God’s word for us to ‘come’ to Him. (Click here for previous posts) “Come […]
The Giver of the Royal Invitation: “Come Unto Me.”
The following is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many requests from God’s word for us to ‘come’ to Him. When Jesus said to the disciples “Come […]
New Content Now Available
We are pleased to announce that the following new content is available: “The Gospel of Grace” by Pastor Bill Foote is a twenty-part study through Scripture bringing us to rememberance of what has been accomplished for our salvation in Christ Jesus, our Redeemer. The Women’s Resources page has added Margaret Ashmore’s an audio study on “The Abundant Life,” which instills Biblical clarity […]
Four Reasons the Ascension Matters [Ascension Day]
Today is Ascension Day, marking the 40th day after Resurrection Day. This historic event is recorded in three passages of Scripture: Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-12. Here are a few thoughts from John Walvoord on the Ascension: In the general theology of the historic church, the ascension of Christ has not been given much […]
Latest iOS BLB App Update Adds Audio Features
You can get version 2.10 of the Blue Letter Bible App for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) in the iTunes App Store. In this update, you’ll find a few improvements and some exciting new editions: BIG UPDATE: You can now listen to the Bible within the app! We’ve added a new audio/media player to the […]
The Saint’s Faith
The following is taken from Charles H. Spurgeon’s classic devotional Morning and Evening, available at the Blue Letter Bible. “These all died in faith.” — Hebrews 11:13 Behold the epitaph of all those blessed saints who fell asleep before the coming of our Lord! It matters nothing how else they died, whether of old age, […]
12 Things to Pray for When You Study the Bible
Here are 12 things you can pray for when you study the Bible: That you would become more zealous for God. (Titus 2:14) That you would see Christ and hunger for Him. (John 6:35) That the Word would store itself in your heart (Psalm 119:11) That you would delight in God. (Psalm 37:4) That you […]
Seven Towers That the Christian Can Rest In
Today’s blog post is the introduction to a short book by Alicia Blackwood. It was penned in the late 1800s. This resource is brand new to the Blue Letter Bible. Is there a weary heart that does not sigh for comfort, and to whom words of hope and joy are not welcome? But whence shall […]
Answered Prayer Promised in Jesus’ Name
The following is taken from Bob Hoekstra’s Day By Day By Grace devotional. Have you picked your reading plan or daily devotional for the year? Find out which are available at the BLB. “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask […]