Religion

At first glance, the Bible can seem like a daunting read. Many people start with the Old Testament and then stop. If you are interested in the Bible, you may wonder where you should start. Explore...

The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered one of the most important discoveries in history when it comes to religion and religious historical scholarship. The scrolls have been fawned over by historians...

The Bible is a library of books and you can begin almost anywhere. Eventually you’ll want to read every word of the Bible but you don’t have to start with Genesis and read straight through to...

The Bible has convicted and inspired people for almost 2,000 years with its truth, relevance and inherent power. Many Christians today, while claiming to follow the teachings of the Bible and...

The phrase "sons of God," is used throughout the Bible to refer to several beings. Though much confusion has centered around the "sons of God" in recent years, some things are very clear about...

Codex Vaticanus, or Manuscript B, is an ancient Greek manuscript of the Holy Bible. It is named Codex Vaticanus because the work is in codex, or book, form, and it is housed in the Vatican Library...

In the Greek world, parables were comparisons, illustrations, types or figures. In the New Testament, parables often illustrated a truth in a story through a comparison to everyday events.

The word "martyr" has come to mean various things in English, most often suggesting death for a cause. The word's origin in Greek and later development in Christianity provide insight to the...

An increased interest in the ancient context of Scripture has spurred a revival in the Biblical languages. Pastors, teachers and laypeople are becoming more and more interested in learning...

Many Christians are under the impression there is a singular bible that is available to all and is undisputed as the true word of God. Both of these are false assumptions. Not only has the Bible...

If you have been into Bible study at all, you know there are a bazillion different Bible study guides available. Everybody has an opinion. II Peter 1:20 & 21 says “Above all, you must...

The Gospels tell the reader, "Jesus spoke to them many things in parables" (Matthew 13:3). However, for those reading the Bible for the first time, the word "parable" might be new or unfamiliar...

The differences between the Catholic and Protestant bibles took shape in the 4th century AD with a disagreement between two early saints. St. Jerome saw the Hebrew translation of the Old Testament...

Paul had the greatest impact on the first-century Christian church. He transformed in one day from being the greatest threat to Christians to becoming the leader of the known church. Studying...

A book created of many smaller books, each written over the course of many centuries, the Bible can be a confusing work of literature to read. The Bible is often at the center of divisive...

The Biblical view of tithing and firstfruits is of great importance to those people hoping to follow a godly pattern for giving in their lives. Overlapping greatly in sense and practical...

The New Testament is one of the two major sections of the Christian Bible. Shorter than the Old Testament, which includes centuries of Jewish historical writings and teachings, the New Testament...

The Bibles used by members of the Roman Catholic Church and those used by Protestants are, for the most part, very similar. They contain most of the same material presented in a fairly similar...

Bible study can be an arduous chore or it can be an adventure in learning. One tool that can take it from chore to adventure is in the use of a study aid called a concordance. One of the most well...

Just one look through the bible can overwhelm anyone interested in reading or studying it. All those "begats," "thees" and "thous" can be intimidating. Figuring out who is who and why that person...

One of the most complex works of literature ever written is the Christian Bible. This is mostly due to the immensity and diversity of the Old Testament (OT). People devote their entire lives to...

Teens love a challenge and love to compete. They are learning where they are competent and trying on adult roles as they make their way into maturity. Sparring with each other intellectually in...

When a person makes the personal decision to seek God they do so via a combination of attending congregational services, prayer, fasting and Bible study. Studying the Bible on your own can seem...

Reading the Bible is a fundamental part of being Christian. The Bible is split into two main sections. The Old Testament deals with the laws and wisdom of the prophets that existed before the...

"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ," said St. Jerome, a fifth century Bible scholar and doctor of the Catholic Church. Like other Christians, Catholics believe that the Bible is...

Learning the location and order of the books of the Bible can be valuable for Christians of all ages. While memorizing the names of these 66 books in chronological order may seem daunting, there...

At some point in your life you may have invariably picked up the Bible with the intent on reading the whole book. Unless you start with a clear understanding of what you are reading, then you may...

Many people may think they know what a tithe is. But while tithes have become synonymous with religion and the Christian church, tithing hasn't always been about religion.

Society tends to overlook the old ways of the world and place emphasis on newness in technology and personal religious beliefs. The Old Testament of the Bible is often ignored by modern preachers...

The Holy Bible, referred to as the canon, is the central religious text of Catholicism, and its only sacred book. The canon is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and the New...

The word anointing comes from an old French word, enoint. Originally, the French enoint came from the Latin word inunguere. It is a word you will find frequently in the Bible. To anoint someone...

From Genesis to Malachi, for over 6,000 years, the Old Testament of the Holy Bible has been the book of faith for millions of people in the Christian and Jewish religions. After studying the...

Life can be so complicated sometimes. Do you ever wish there was a manual or set of instructions to live by? Well, God had it all written down for us. Yet, so many of us are confused when it comes...

The New Testament was written over a period of years following the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The exact dates are now lost to history. By looking at historical events reflected in the text and...

A close reading of the Bible reveals that many numbers are used in certain patterns, suggesting that they have a special significance. Biblical numerology has become a small specialty within the...

Oftentimes terms used to refer to biblical principles aren't actually found in the Bible. The term "Shekinah Glory" is one of them. However, it is deeply rooted in Old Testament Hebrew life. The...

Teens are reluctant to do anything perceived as being non-essential. So if it is your earnest desire for anybody to encourage your teens to study the Bible, the encourager should embody two...

How many times have you read or heard the Gospels in the New Testament? Many of us were raised on these stories, and some of us can repeat passages by heart. These little stories, centering around...

We look at a lot of the religious feast and festivals of the Old Testament as “Jewish feast” and obsolete festivals. And, pretty much ... they are. As a New Testament Christian I'm not bound by...

Competition is not necessarily a bad thing. According to the Bible, competition is a vital component of success. However, left unchecked, competition can also lead to failure. Perspectives by Old...

While the New Testament says little about whether or not tithing is necessary, much can be inferred by examining the philosophy of giving espoused by Jesus. In Hebrew, the word "'tithe" translates...

The Bible is the inherent Word of God. Christians know that in order to grow in faith they must be in the Word every day. God wants daily conversation with those who have a relationship with Him....

Pace yourself in the New Year and read the entire New Testament in 3 months. Christian or not, the New Testament is an incredible book that has shaped our history. Everyone should be familiar with...

Finding your way around the Bible is easy. Let me show you how to navigate the Bible. This is a very basic introduction to those who are not familiar with its contents.

It's one thing to be familiar with the Bible in knowing what it is, it is another to be able find one's way around in it. Becoming acquainted with its layout and arrangement is an important first...

An Audio Bible could be the tool to really help you reengage in the word of God and understand the Bible Scriptures with a fullness you never have before. An Audio Bible brings with it the gift of...

The New Testament canon are the books that the Christian church at large accepts to be holy scripture, inspired by God. There are a total of 27 books that make up the New Testament, but it took...

Bibles are a collection of religious writings of the Christian and Jewish religions. The composition of bibles depends on the specific religious tradition. The word "Bible" originates from the...

Redemption appears in the Old Testament and New Testament. Since, for Christians, theological concepts are rooted in shared experience with the Hebrew people, redemption, too, is grounded in the...

Many people use the Holy Bible as a guideline of how they should live their lives. However, since the Bible did not come with an instruction manual, many of the things it says are open for...