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Born in his family's Italian castle at Roccasecca in 1225, Thomas Aquinas grew up to be a known as an unattractive and heavyset man who suffered from dropsy (edema) and had one eye that was unmistakably larger than the other. He was not the most … READ MORE
On a Monday afternoon in 1861, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, London's famed "Prince of Preachers", delivered his first sermon in the Metropolitan Tabernacle. That momentous day, Spurgeon saw fit to preach on the centrality of Christ in all of … READ MORE
A friend sent me this video earlier today. It is AWESOME. And encouraging... In it, the Kimyal People of Papua, Indonesia, celebrate the arrival of the New Testament in their own language. Consider how zealous these folks are for God's Word. … READ MORE
Corrie ten Boom (1892 – 1983) was a Dutch Christian Holocaust survivor famous for helping many Jews escape the Nazis during World War II. In this video interview, ten Boom shares the story of God's grace and miraculous provision while she and her … READ MORE
Last week, we highlighted the life of church father Athanasius with a brief biography. As one reader pointed out, Athanasius is the man that was used by God to produce what is today known as the Athanasian Creed. On Blue Letter Bible's FAQ page, … READ MORE
Charles Haddon Spurgeon: Christ’s second coming was never intended to take the place of Christ’s crucifixion, and yet there have been some, I fear, who, in their zeal for the very great and important truth of the coming glory, have suffered the … READ MORE
27-year old Nick Vujicic is an international evangelist who was born without limbs. Regardless of his disability, Vujicic has committed his life to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the nations. Watch this 2008 interview with Greg … READ MORE
What is theology? It is often defined as the study of God. Simply, the object of theology is God. Thomas Aquinas once said, “Theology is taught by God, teaches God, and leads unto God.” His words are important. If we think of theology as merely … READ MORE
Do you need a short link to a Bible verse? With links to lexicons, concordances, conservative Christian commentaries, and searchable Bible dictionaries, there are an abundance of helpful resources available at Blue Letter Bible. Would you like to … READ MORE
"When I really enjoy God, I feel my desires of him the more insatiable" David Brainerd (1718-1747), the early American missionary to American Indians, recorded the following in his journal: Thursday, Nov. 4. (At Lebanon) Saw much of my nothingness … READ MORE