From the pen of F.E. Marsh, whose works are coming soon to the BLB. Here are just a few things we are to do with the word of God: 1. Receive the Word with meekness, and thus be saved—by grace—from all wickedness. “…receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls” (James […]
How We Should Think About the Second Coming of Jesus
Guest post by Justin Alfred Previous posts in this series: Part 1 – They Shall Not Escape Last week, we discussed what happens to those who die without Christ. When it comes to the return of Christ—including the Rapture, the Great Tribulation, His Millennial Reign, the Great White Throne Judgment—what is it that we as […]
The Canon of Scripture (part 2)
To read part 1, click here. Should Other Early Writings Be Included in the Bible? There are some very early works in the history of the church that add to our information about Jesus. These books written between A.D. 80 and A.D. 180, were composed by “apostolic fathers.” Although they were not inspired, as the […]
The Canon of Scripture (part 2)
To read part 1, click here. Should Other Early Writings Be Included in the Bible? There are some very early works in the history of the church that add to our information about Jesus. These books written between A.D. 80 and A.D. 180, were composed by “apostolic fathers.” Although they were not inspired, as the […]
The Canon of Scripture
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 […]