Now to him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you without blemish before the presence of his glory with rejoicing, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and for ever. Amen. (Jude 24,25) This doxology […]
God's Word on God's Word – Part 5
We find the Bible assuming itself to be the Word of God in the special terms that it uses to describe itself. In this blog series’ fifth installment, we consider a few more of these terms: “Moses and the Prophets”, “The Oracles of God”, and “’Covenant’ (Testament).” 10. Moses And The Prophets The Old Testament […]
God's Word on God's Word – Part 4
We find the Bible assuming itself to be the Word of God in the special terms that it uses to describe itself. In this blog series’ third installment, we consider a couple more of these terms: “the Law”, “the Law and the Prophets”, and “the Law and the Prophets and the Psalms.” 7. The Law […]
Jesus "Gave Himself For…"
We have a God who gives, and He gives the greatest gift of all—namely, Himself. There are seven places in the New Testament where the words “Gave Himself for,” are distinctly associated with Christ’s substitutionary work. In each case the Greek preposition, “Huper,” translated “for,” occurs. “Huper” means to act on behalf of another,as acting in […]
Jesus, the Wisdom of God
“Everyone who hears these words of mine…” In the Book of Proverbs, wisdom is often personified as a woman who stands alongside the Lord (Proverbs 1:20-33). She claims that those who heed her call will live in safety (Prov 1:33). Centuries Later, Jesus echoed these same words, taking them straight from wisdom and putting them […]
FAQ: The Believer's Relationship to the Mosaic Covenant
At the Blue Letter Bible, we consistently receive questions on tithing, on which, if any, of the often “strange” Levitical laws (e.g., Do not weave two kinds of fabric together) apply to the believer today, on when to celebrate Old Testament feast days, et cetera. These are all questions borne out of an inadequate understanding of the […]
God's Word on God's Word – part 3
We find the Bible assuming itself to be the Word of God in the special terms that it uses to describe itself. In this blog series’ third installment, we consider a couple more of these terms: “Book (Scripture) of Truth” and “Books”. 5.The Book (Scripture) Of Truth In Daniel, we find the written Word called […]
The Past and Present Walk of the One Who Now Believes in Christ
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Paul tells the Corinthian church that every Christian is made anew—a “new creation”. The old is gone and the new is come. What is this old nature that has passed away? […]
Three Reasons You Should Order Books from the BLB Bookstore
Did you know there is a Blue Letter Bible bookstore? Well, there is! Here are three reasons you might want to consider ordering your next book or Bible from the BLB Bookstore: 1. A great selection The BLB Bookstore offers a great selection of books, Bibles, music, and accessories. We offer only the most helpful […]
God's Word on God's Word – Part 2
We find the Bible assuming itself to be the Word of God in the special terms that it uses to describe itself. In this blog series’ second installment, we consider three of these terms: the “Holy Scriptures”, the “Word of God”, and the “Word of the Lord”. 2. The Holy Scriptures Twice we find the […]