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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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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, … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE