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The Bible has three major compositions. The word canon is used to identify the collection of sacred books that comprise the Bible. The canon of the Protestant Bible totals 66 books—39 Old Testament (OT) and 27 New Testament (NT); the Catholic Bible numbers 73 books (46 OT, 27 NT), and Greek and Russian Orthodox, 79 The post Why Are Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Bibles Different? appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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French artist Gustave Doré (1832–1883) created 241 wood-engravings for a deluxe edition (Grande) of the 1843 French translation of the Vulgate Bible, popularly known as the Bible de Tours. La Grande Bible de Tours was simultaneously published in two volumes in 1866 by Mame in Tours, France and by Cassell & Company in the United The post Gustave Doré Engravings of Jesus: Last Supper, Crucifixion, and Resurrection appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither,like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. The post Psalm 37:1-27 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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Read this week’s Bible Gateway Weekly Brief newsletter ? Bible Gateway Weekly Brief ? Newsletter signup ? Support Bible Gateway—Find the Resources You Need At: ? FaithGateway Store ? Christianbook.com Order Resources in Bulk At: ? ChurchSource ? ? See Bible News Roundup weekly posts Get biblically wise and spiritually fit. Become a member of The post Weekly Brief – Week of April 10, 2022 appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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“For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:4-6 Dear Ministry Partners, I love these promises! We all need ...
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By Christopher Reese A puzzling paradox about the Bible in America is that it’s consistently the bestselling book and 77 percent of Americans own a Bible, but more than half of adults in the USA (56%) have no meaningful relationship with the Bible. In fact, Bible usage among 67 percent of American adults ranges from The post Don’t Merely Read the Bible—Engage With the Bible! appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Cor 15:20 The post The Feast of First Fruits appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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This is the two-hundred-fourth 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, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. “Early on the first day The post How to Live the Bible — A Prayer for Easter, Resurrection Day appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. The post Psalm 34 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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When you read the Gospels, do you struggle to understand what Jesus really meant when he taught counter-cultural life lessons and penetrating parables? So did bestselling author Andrew Klavan until he had a profound encounter with Jesus and discovered a fresh understanding of the Gospels by reading the words of Jesus through the life and The post Encountering Jesus Through the Works of English Poets: An Interview with Andrew Klavan appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...