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Is Christianity a pernicious force in the world? Would we be better off without it? Even a cursory look at the history of Christians reveals severe transgressions: violence, bigotry, genocide, war, inquisition, oppression, imperialism, racism, […]

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. —2 Corinthians 5:8 Is this dying? Why, this is bliss . . . Earth is […]

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This is the one-hundred-seventy-first lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, […]

A new study Bible that emphasizes in its reference commentary notes the central themes of grace and truth throughout Scripture is now published by Zondervan. The NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible (Zondervan, 2021) is […]

This is the one-hundred-seventieth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, […]

The centuries-old practice of illuminating scriptural pages with artwork and calligraphy is taking on new meaning. Modern printed Bibles are now available with wide margins and extra pages specifically for the purpose of offering people […]

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This is the one-hundred-sixty-ninth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, […]

Americans born between 1997 and 2012—characterized as Gen Z—are still deciding what to do with the Bible while exhibiting openness to Scripture, according to American Bible Society’s (@americanbible) 11th annual State of the Bible report. […]