The BLB website reaches 1 million users each month. That is a huge encouragement to our small team! We love hearing about the fruits of our labor and seeing how God is using this ministry to bless millions. We often hear encouraging stories about how God is using the BLB to impact the lives of […]
Reformation Resources and Interview
The preservation of the gospel of Christ is always worth celebrating, now as in any era. In 1517, one such notable defense was carried out by Martin Luther as he strove to return the church to purity of faith in the midst of growing corruption. His challenge to draw the church from the interference of […]
How Are You Using the BLB?
We’re going to try something new at the blog today. The Blue Letter Bible hosts a range of study material designed to aid your research into the meaning and purpose of the scriptures. From text commentaries to audio sermons to charts, outlines, images, and maps—our goal has always been to offer you fresh avenues to […]
The Strength of the Lord
The following has been adapted from the devotionals of F.E. Marsh, a new resource coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible! The Lord gives at least a sevenfold strengthening to His people as they trust Him. The strength of His grace to empower. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect […]
God's Sufficiency Is for Godly Living
The following is adapted from Bob Hoestra’s class Living By God’s Sufficiency, available free at the Blue Letter Bible Institute (www.blbi.org). Previous posts in this series: Series Introduction The New Covenant: What Is It? The New Covenant Promised to Israel Eventually The New Covenant for the Church Today The New Covenant Provided by the Blood […]
The New Covenant Provided by the Blood of Christ
The following is adapted from Bob Hoestra’s class Living By God’s Sufficiency, available free at the Blue Letter Bible Institute (www.blbi.org). Previous posts in this series: Series Introduction The New Covenant: What Is It? The New Covenant Promised to Israel Eventually The New Covenant for the Church Today — Here is the third provision of […]
The New Covenant Inaugurated for the Church Today
The following is adapted from Bob Hoestra’s class Living By God’s Sufficiency, available free at the Blue Letter Bible Institute (www.blbi.org). Previous posts in this series: Series Introduction The New Covenant: What Is It? The New Covenant Promised to Israel Eventually —- Though the full fruit of the new covenant still awaits Israel as a […]
"In the Spirit"
The following has been adapted from the devotionals of F.E. Marsh, a new resource coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible! Christians are in the Spirit…. …as Warriors, walking in the Spirit. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) …as Redeemed Ones, continuing in the Spirit. […]
Christian Contentment
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” (Philippians 4:11-12) The […]
The New Covenant Promised to Israel Eventually
The following is adapted from Bob Hoestra’s class Living By God’s Sufficiency, available free at the Blue Letter Bible Institute (www.blbi.org). Previous posts in this series: Series Introduction The New Covenant: What Is It? —– To properly consider the new covenant, we should begin by looking at the promise of it in ages past. In […]