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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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
"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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
"Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he … READ MORE
"And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever." (John 14:16) Who is the Holy Spirit and how exactly does He help us? Sometimes, we refer to the Holy Spirit as some nebulous spirit being that … READ MORE
When members of the body of Christ suffer, the whole body suffers together (1 Cor 12:26). Even if we are geographically removed from those being persecuted, we can still draw near to them spiritually: "Remember the prisoners, as though in prison … READ MORE