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Difference Between Old and New Testament: With Simple Charts
Have you ever wondered why the Christian Bible has two sections? How are the Old and New Testaments related? The Bible is a big book, so finding the answer might not be obvious at first and can take some time to discover. Knowing how the Old and New Testaments relate to each other can help…
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7 Tips to Help When You’re Struggling to Read the Bible
Even if you know the benefits of regular Bible reading and the difference it can make in your life, the Bible can be hard to read. You might find that it’s hard to understand or that it’s boring. You might even feel guilty thinking that you shouldn’t feel this way about God’s Word. Let’s look…
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Should You Read the Bible in Order? Here are the Best Options
Do you read the Bible like most books, in order from beginning to end? Or are there other recommended ways to read it? This is a common question because the Bible is a long book. It can seem confusing and even intimidating at first to know where to start. Everyone who wants to start reading…
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21 Encouraging Bible Verses for Strength, Comfort & Perseverance
Where do you turn when you’re tired, worried, or need comfort? When you’re overwhelmed and feel like giving up? You can depend on God’s truth and His Word to encourage, inspire, and bring a fresh perspective. You can move beyond any challenges you might face with these encouraging Bible verses. Here are 21 different sets…
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How to Use a Study Bible: A Helpful Illustrated Guide
A Study Bible is a great resource to help take you deeper into your study of the Bible. It combines all the most used resources in one-volume. I remember the excitement of getting my first Study Bible more than 30 years ago. But, it can also be a bit confusing and even intimidating at first…
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Best Study Bible for New Believers
Study Bibles are a great resource to go deeper in studying God’s Word. I got my first study Bible more than 30 years ago, but I still remember the day like it was yesterday. It’s really exciting to be able to start studying the Bible for yourself. Whether you’re looking for one for yourself or…
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11 Ways to Study the Bible: Methods, Techniques & Tips
How to Study the Bible: Choose One of These Methods Are you ready to start studying the Bible for yourself? Are you looking for different methods to study the Bible and enrich your reading of Scripture? Here are 11 different ways to effectively study God’s Word. You can choose the one that fits your season of…
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How to Get to Heaven According to the Bible: It’s NOT by Being Good
It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and not think about what happens when this life is over. But sometimes, things can happen that make you pause to ask the important questions. As a pastor, and a police chaplain in the past, people have asked me these questions – some of…
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The Main Message of the Bible: Its Central Theme & Purpose
The Bible is a big book, a collection of 66 books written by around 40 different authors over a period of 1600 years. Is there a unifying theme in the Bible? In this article, I’ll share an overview of the Bible so that the main message of the Bible will be easier to see. What…
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How to Read and Understand the Bible for Beginners (Essential Guide)
The Bible is like an epic tale. It has its own setting, characters, plot, and twists along the way. It takes time to get familiar with it all, but it’s more than worthwhile when you do. Here are the essentials you need to get started to better understand the Scriptures. How to Understand the Bible…