“The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity” (Lamentations 4:22) The punishment of our iniquity is accomplished. Remember that sin must be punished. Any theology which offers the pardon of sin without a punishment, ignores the major part of the character of God. […]
New to Blue Letter Bible?
Over the last few years, the number of daily Blue Letter Bible users has increased substantially. We praise God for this! We also know that this means many of you might have a question or two about how to dig deeper into God’s Word using our advanced study tools. Here are a few tutorials to get you […]
Introducing: New Audio Content from Pastor Bill Acton
Blue Letter Bible has received a highly-treasured collection of insightful and memorable sermons from Pastor Bill Acton. This 93-year-old preacher has the remarkable legacy of being a faithful minister, church planter, and disciple-maker for more than 65 years. Pastor Bill credits his love of Charles Spurgeon’s writings, as well as his personal friendship with Dr. […]
Growing Deep and Wide in the Grace of God
Over the past few years, we have seen a huge increase in conversation and interest in the gospel. This should be celebrated and encouraged to continue. Yet what is often missing from this conversation is the need for steady and slow growth in grace over the long haul. While talking about the grace of God […]
The Image of God and the Keys to Creation
While on a recent trip to Baltimore, I checked “go to a baseball game at Camden Yards” off of my bucket list. This ballpark, the home of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles, is one of the most iconic stadiums in America. One of its unique features is a bronze statue of Baltimore native and baseball […]
Spurgeon: God Devised the Plan of Salvation
In the belly of a great fish, Jonah learned this great little bit of theology: “Salvation is of the Lord.” (Jonah 2:9) On this verse, Charles Spurgeon expounds: The plan of salvation is entirely of God. No human intellect and no created intelligence assisted God in the planning of salvation. He contrived the way, even […]
Is Jesus Enough in Our Suffering?
Editor’s note: Yesterday, we added a new audio resource to BLB: 270 sermons from Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile. In today’s blog post, BLB staffer Andy shares about how one of these sermons personally ministered to him. I was recently blessed with the opportunity to review a much-recommended audio sermon by Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile entitled, When […]
Introducing: New Audio Content from Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile
The Blue Letter Bible audio commentaries get around 20,000 listens per day. The reason we offer this great listening tool is that BLB users are constantly looking for more ways to study the Bible on the go. We are encouraged by that! And so, the audio commentaries are just one way we hope to help. […]
Jeremiah Burroughs: “Your mercies are more than your afflictions”
“I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance […]
Spurgeon: Stand Before the Blazing Throne
In Proverbs 1, the voice of Wisdom cries out: “…whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.” (Proverbs 1:33) On this verse, Charles Spurgeon writes: Attempt to multiply [your own heinous sin] by the multitude of the redeemed, “a number which no man can number,” and you will […]