Redefined in Christ

“Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. […]

The Tabernacle

“…he will fill an incense burner with burning coals from the altar that stands before the Lord. Then he will take two handfuls of fragrant powdered incense and will carry the burner and the incense behind the inner curtain.” Leviticus 16:12, NLT Holy Land Tour article from the Swindoll Study Bible The Tabernacle had barriers that […]

So Many Questions

“‘But Lord,’ Gideon replied, ‘how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!’ The Lord said to him, ‘I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.’ Gideon replied, “’f you […]

Meet the New Filament Bible Collection

The remarkable new Filament Bible Collection features comfortable reading Bibles in an easy-to-carry size. But there is so much more: mind-blowing study, devotional and video materials at your fingertips through the Filament Bible app. It’s the future of Bibles: Learn more without carrying more. We’ll stop talking so you can see it for yourself. Learn […]

Anger and Vengeance in the Psalms

Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless! Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, ‘God will never call us to account.’ But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend […]

By Faith

“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can […]

What Does the Bible Say About Friendship?

From the HelpFinder Bible How many friends do you have? Who are they? If you are typical, your friends range from casual acquaintances to those you would die for. Sometimes we are closer to our friends than our own brothers or sisters. Friends share affection, companionship, confidences, consideration, devotion, esteem, faithfulness, fellowship, harmony, helpfulness, loyalty, […]

Hands-On Bible Activity: God’s My Home Base

“The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.”—NAHUM 1:7 Activity from the Hands-On Bible You know how when you play Hide and Seek, there’s one place where you’re safe? Home base is your safe place, your refuge. (See? You learned a new word—a refuge […]

Suffering in Christian Perspective

“So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you. ” 1 Peter 4:19, NLT Article from the NLT Study Bible First Peter is focused almost exclusively on Christian suffering, especially unjust […]

What is the Cove of the Sower?

Holy Land Tour Feature from the Swindoll Study Bible Scripture, Science, and geography converge at the Cove of the Sower, also called the Bay of Parables. As its name suggests, this small cove beside the Sea of Galilee is possibly the location where Jesus told the parables in Matthew 13. B. Cobbey Crisler’s study of […]