Just yesterday a friend and I were sitting outside a restaurant, hanging out and catching up on life. A half hour into our conversation, a young man walked right by us and gave me a long glare, staring at the Bible in front of us. A few minutes later, he walked by again with the […]
Spurgeon: The “Newness” of Resurrection Life
The following is adapted from a sermon by Charles Spurgeon, titled “Christ’s Resurrection and Our Newness of Life” “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans […]
Biblical Doctrine: The Lifeblood of the Christian life
One of the greatest concerns that I have about modern evangelicalism is a tendency to be theological without being explicitly grounded in sound biblical doctrine. The word “doctrine” comes from the Greek word “”didaskolos” and means “teaching.” Doctrine helps Christians know who God is, what He has done, what the Trinity is, the deity of […]
BLB was NOT affected by Heartbleed.
What is Heartbleed? The Internet was recently rocked by a widespread security vulnerability known as Heartbleed. By God’s grace and provision Blue Letter Bible was not affected. Heartbleed is a flaw in the way many websites transfer sensitive information over the Internet including usernames, passwords, and even credit card information. The Heartbleed flaw could potentially […]
Resurrection Sunday: He is risen!
In recognition of Passion Week, we have posted the Scriptural narrative from Christ’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to His death and resurrection, all throughout the week. For a full list of Scriptures, or for more Passion Week resources, visit our website. Resurrection Sunday Mark 16:1-8, When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, […]
Passion Week: Good Friday
In recognition of Passion Week, we are posting the Scriptural narrative from Christ’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to His death and resurrection, all throughout the week. For a full list of Scriptures, or for more Passion Week resources, visit our website.
Passion Week: Maundy Thursday
In recognition of Passion Week, we will post the Scriptural narrative from Christ’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to His death and resurrection, all throughout the week. For a full list of Scriptures, or for more Passion Week resources, visit our website. What is “Maundy Thursday”? Also known as “Holy Thursday” by some, this day is […]
Finding the Story of the Cross in Noah’s Ark
When we speak of redemptive historical themes, we’re calling to mind the idea that one way of interpreting the biblical text is to remember that God wants to tell us the story of the Son. That throughout history, when God has revealed Himself through His Word, His intention has been to bring light to the […]
Passion Week: Tuesday
In recognition of Passion Week, we will post the Scriptural narrative from Christ’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to His death and resurrection, all throughout the week. For a full list of Scriptures, or for more Passion Week resources, visit our website.
Passion Week: Palm Sunday, Monday
In recognition of Passion Week, we will post the Scriptural narrative from Christ’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to His death and resurrection, all throughout the week. For a full list of Scriptures, or for more Passion Week resources, visit our website. Palm Sunday Christ enters Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-44).