Today is Ascension Day, marking the 40th day after Resurrection Day. This historic event is recorded in three passages of Scripture: Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-12. Here are a few thoughts from John Walvoord on the Ascension: In the general theology of the historic church, the ascension of Christ has not been given much […]
Latest iOS BLB App Update Adds Audio Features
You can get version 2.10 of the Blue Letter Bible App for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) in the iTunes App Store. In this update, you’ll find a few improvements and some exciting new editions: BIG UPDATE: You can now listen to the Bible within the app! We’ve added a new audio/media player to the […]
The Saint’s Faith
The following is taken from Charles H. Spurgeon’s classic devotional Morning and Evening, available at the Blue Letter Bible. “These all died in faith.” — Hebrews 11:13 Behold the epitaph of all those blessed saints who fell asleep before the coming of our Lord! It matters nothing how else they died, whether of old age, […]
12 Things to Pray for When You Study the Bible
Here are 12 things you can pray for when you study the Bible: That you would become more zealous for God. (Titus 2:14) That you would see Christ and hunger for Him. (John 6:35) That the Word would store itself in your heart (Psalm 119:11) That you would delight in God. (Psalm 37:4) That you […]
Seven Towers That the Christian Can Rest In
Today’s blog post is the introduction to a short book by Alicia Blackwood. It was penned in the late 1800s. This resource is brand new to the Blue Letter Bible. Is there a weary heart that does not sigh for comfort, and to whom words of hope and joy are not welcome? But whence shall […]
Answered Prayer Promised in Jesus’ Name
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. “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask […]
The Life of the Branch: Abiding in Christ
The following is adapted from the works of Andrew Murray. Find more commentaries and studies from Andrew Murray at the Blue Letter Bible. “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” —John 15:4 The […]
The Humility of Prayer
The following is adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s devotional Morning and Evening, available at the BLB alongside many other free devotional studies. “Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.” —Lamentations 3:41 PRAYER TEACHES US The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which is a very salutary lesson for such proud beings as […]
The First and Second Coming of Jesus
Over the last few months, biblical language expert Justin Alfred walked us through many Scriptures and looked at a few lessons in history to answer the question, “How should we think about the second coming of Jesus?” In case you missed it, here is the outline of the series: Part 1 – They Shall Not […]
Spiritual Warfare and Growing in the Grace of God
Spiritual warfare is vitally important in the world of spiritual growth. With the increase of new age thinking, atheism, Satanism, and a growing interest in the occult worldwide, the need for Christians to understand what spiritual warfare is has never been greater. Moreover, spiritual warfare is becoming an increasingly confusing topic to study as Christians […]