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War in the Bible: an Examination of Biblical Conflict and Violence
The Bible doesn’t flinch at portraying the world’s violence, especially during wartime. And while there is no such thing as a kind and gentle war, you might be surprised to learn t...
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How to Identify and Excavate an Archaeological Site - An Excerpt from the Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology
The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology is a reference resource for anyone interested in archaeology and its relevance to biblical, t...
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The Seven Churches of Revelation: Why They Matter and What We Can Learn
The book of Revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. Each of the seven letters is a prophetic word from Jesus, through the Spi...
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15 Things You Need to Know About the Eternal Generation of the Son
Although the doctrine of eternal generation has been affirmed by theologians since the fourth century, it has fallen on hard times. A new bo...
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“For what is exalted among people is an abomination before God” (Luke 16:15) - Mondays with Mounce
Note: you can watch the blog on my YouTube channel.
Before I get into the Greek, I think it is helpful for us to stop and ask ourselves if w...
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What Is the Mark of the Beast?
This post is adapted from material found in Craig Keener’s Revelation online course.
The book of Revelation speaks of several beasts. Perha...
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eBook Sale: Apologetics, Sexuality, Leadership & Spiritual Disciplines
New and popular eBooks are on sale, starting at $1.99 in this eBook sale on apologetics, sexuality, leadership and spiritual disciplines.
Th...
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An Introduction to the Aramaic Alphabet
Most Bible readers wouldn’t be surprised to hear that most of the Old Testament is written in Hebrew, but it might surprise them to find out...
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An Introduction to the Biblical Greek Alphabet
Is understanding Greek essential for having a clearer, more exact, and more persuasive presentation of God’s saving message?
If you’re unsu...
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An Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet
One of the difficulties of studying the Old Testament is that it represents a culture that’s completely foreign to us: both in terms of its ...
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2017 Year in Review: The Most Popular Online Courses
Zondervan Academic Online Courses has become one of the best ways to learn about the Bible online. As we’re reviewing and reflecting on our ...
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What Is the Tabernacle?
During the 40 years that the Israelites wandered in the desert under Moses’ leadership, God was with them. God gave clear instructions to th...
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6 Surprising Things You Need to Know about Matthew’s Christmas Story
There are two versions of the Christmas story: the one reflected in Christmas carols and pageants; the other version most forget—Matthew’s C...
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What Role Does the Holy Spirit Play in Bible Study?
As the supernatural source of Scripture’s inspiration, it would seem that the Holy Spirit would play an important role in how we read and in...
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Is the “Trinity” in the Bible?
In recent years, we’ve seen a resurgence of arguments against Christian theology using the doctrine of the Trinity as a proof.
Critics arg...
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What Does the Old Testament Say about the Trinity?
In the New Testament, Christians are given a new lens through which they see God. He is still the one true God we discover in the Jewish She...
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Angels in the Bible: What Do We Actually Know About Them?
For centuries, artists have portrayed angels as beautiful humans with wings and glowing light, complete with halos, harps, and flowing white...
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