This study is adapted from the book by Don Stewart entitled What Everyone Needs To Know About The Bible, which is part of The Basic Bible Study Series published by Dart Press, Orange, California. Used by permission of the author. What is the Canon of Scripture? One of the terms used in describing the books that belong in […]
The Incomparable Uniqueness of Scripture
From the BLB FAQs. Have a question? See if we’ve listed it! The Bible has a unique makeup, indeed. It is one of a kind, like no other book that has ever been written. There is nothing like it and it has no equal. This can be seen in a number of ways. 1. It Was […]
Jesus, the Bible, and You
Throughout history, the church has rarely seen an attack on the inerrancy, inspiration and authority of the Bible of the magnitude that we find in modern debates—debates which really only gained academic credibility in the last two centuries and popular consensus within the last generation. And make no mistake, the attack against inerrancy is inextricably […]
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What does it mean to say that the Bible is "inspired"?
From the BLB FAQs. Have a question? See if we’ve listed it. Today, when we use the word “inspire” or “inspiration,” it has the idea of something challenging to the human heart. We speak of a person giving an “inspiring performance” or someone looking for “inspiration” to begin a new project. Yet when we talk […]
They Shall Not Escape
Guest post by Justin Alfred 1 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3 While they are saying, ‘Peace and […]
Rejoice, you poor in spirit!
The following is taken from the Blue Letter Bible Promise of the Day, updated every day of the year. Have you picked your reading plan or daily devotional for the year? Find out which are available at the BLB. “O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will […]
Under Grace, Not Law
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. “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” (Romans 6:14) Sin dominates all of our […]
God's acceptance of Christ is thine acceptance
The following is taken from Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotional. Have you picked your reading plan or daily devotional for the year? Find out which are available at the BLB. “I will give thee for a covenant of the people.” Isaiah 49:8 Jesus Christ is Himself the sum and substance of the covenant, and as […]
Start the new year with a devotional or reading plan!
So here we are at the dawn of a new year. You may have resolved to read or study the Bible more regularly this year. Or perhaps you intend to supplement your daily Bible reading with a devotional. If so, you may want to consider one of our free online Daily Devotionals or Bible Reading Plans: […]