"For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold … READ MORE
The Canonicity of Scripture
Many people wonder who decided which books should be placed in the Bible. The simple answer is that God decided which books should be in the canon. He was the final determiner. J.I. Packer writes: The church no more gave us the New Testament canon … READ MORE
The Uniqueness of Scripture
The Bible does indeed have a unique makeup. 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 Fifteen Hundred Years In The Making From … READ MORE
The Blessing of Unity
The secret of the blessing the early Christians enjoyed, and the power they were for good, may be summed up in one word-"Unity." This is seen in connection with those trite and telling words, "One accord," which occur again and again in the Acts. … READ MORE
Sowing Circle House (Myanmar): A Celebration of God’s Work
Yesterday, we introduced you to our parent ministry Sowing Circle and mentioned that "one of the most effective methods to spread the Word is to work together with other ministries in evangelizing, teaching the Scriptures and ministering in the name … READ MORE
Who Runs the Blue Letter Bible Website?
Have you ever wondered who runs the Blue Letter Bible website? We are a small ministry called Sowing Circle. Sowing Circle exists—by God's grace—as a ministry dedicated to sowing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that one of the most effective … READ MORE
Jesus: "Before Abraham was, I am."
Jesus assured the Jews: "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am." This was a high claim to make. Let's consider the full counsel of Scripture as it pertains to this particular statement. Jesus is the Lord God prophesied to come. "A … READ MORE
The Two Adams: Contrasted
Sin is the legacy that our first parents have left the human race. Thomas Boston says: "God made Adam captain of the ship, in which were all our goods, and he ran us on to the rocks and made shipwreck of us." Romans 5 reminds us that there are two … READ MORE
Why Is It Important to Consider the Claims of the Bible?
The following is adapted from Don Stewart's FAQs at the Blue Letter Bible. The Bible is not humanity's thoughts about God; it is God revealing His truth to humanity. Because it claims to be the sole revelation of God to the human race, and because … READ MORE
Bought with a Price – Part 3 (Spurgeon)
This is the third part in a three-part series. Go here for part one and here for part two. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So … READ MORE