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By John Bevere How many times is Fear mentioned in the Bible? Depending on the translation you search, the NIV Bible tells us—about 350 times—and “fear not” is in almost 175 verses in the KJV […]

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of English Bible translations we have today. It’s not uncommon to wonder why we have so many. Why do all these translations exist? Do they serve different […]

By Craig Groeschel My first car — an old Buick Century — was the “Sport Coupe” model. It said so right under the spoiler. Or it had before the accident. The guy who’d fixed it […]

We are happy to announce that the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) is now available to read, search and use for your Bible study on BibleGateway.com. We received a steady stream of requests for this translation […]

As we celebrate Black History Month, here’s something you may not have been aware of: the Bible should be our starting point for conversations about race and God’s vision for unity among all people in […]

A leap of Faith. Faith is at the core of our belief in the Son of God. It is something we all strive for and struggle with, depending on what happens in our lives. When […]

By Andy Stanley Editor’s Note: Being a parent is a daunting responsibility. How do parents know when they’re getting it “right” with their children? Is it possible for parents to know the right way to […]

By Brant Hansen Why isn’t righteous anger ever listed among the things that a Spirit-filled life will bring us? If it’s righteous, why is it not akin to the “fruit of the Spirit,” like love, […]

By Tanya Rad Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. —Romans 12:15 ESV I was going through the worst breakup of my life. Sleepless nights, not eating, random crying outbursts at work. […]

By Myron L. Rolle, MD, MSc A few days before the end of 2019, my wife Latoya came to Boston to celebrate New Year’s. She still had to finish her dental residency in Birmingham, forcing […]