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Poll: 89% of Americans Say They Believe in God

About nine in 10 Americans believe in God; a decline from previous decades. Roughly 10% say they do not believe in God.

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Noah’s Ark Attraction Now Open in Kentucky

A life-size version of Noah’s Ark—the largest freestanding, timber-frame structure in the world—has opened in Northern Kentucky. Built by Answers in Genesis according to the biblical dimensions in Genesis 6, it stands seven stories high and 510 feet long.

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A Prayer for Wisdom Amid Violence

Violent events have occurred in the last several weeks that are difficult to comprehend, and which confound efforts to respond wisely and biblically: the Orlando nightclub shooting, repeated acts of terror in the Middle East and elsewhere, and most recently, terrifying violence involving police in the United States. As you process your own reactions to these events, please join pastor Mel Lawrenz in this prayer for God’s wisdom.

Bible Reference Books: An Interview with Martin Manser

Reference books that focus on Scripture provide an overview of the Bible, help you find passages in the Bible, and assist you in understanding the content, context, culture, and other elements in the Bible by providing commentaries and definitions, as well as historical and archaeological information. Bible Gateway interviewed Bible reference editor Martin Manser about the many books and projects he's worked on, including the free Bible Gateway reference work: Dictionary of Bible Themes.

The 100 Crucial Bible Passages to Know

Read two passages a week from this list for 50 weeks and in a year you’ll see the “big picture” of the Bible.

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Tyndale to Release Beyond Suffering Bible

A new Bible whose study notes and articles emphasize the biblical perspective of overcoming life's anguish, hardship, affliction, and distress will be published this Fall. The new Beyond Suffering Bible will release from Joni and Friends and Tyndale House Publishers in October.

How “Happy” Is Christianity? Exploring Moods in Christian Music and the Bible

Is the message of Christianity more upbeat than it is negative?

A Visual Walk Through Genesis: An Interview with Stephen M. Miller

The book of Genesis offers helpful answers to the biggest questions in life. But readers often get tripped up by the ancient writing style. Bible Gateway interviewed Stephen M. Miller about his book, A Visual Walk Through Genesis: Exploring the Story of How It All Began (Harvest House Publishers, 2016), which presents viewpoints from a wide range of Christian Bible experts, along with colorful graphics and a touch of dry humor.

Spotlight: How Does Scripture Engagement Compare to Bible Study?

This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of several practices explained in our Scripture Engagement section.
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Why You Shouldn’t “Preach the Gospel at All Times and Use Words When Necessary”

No matter how much we try to live in a way that reveals the presence of Jesus, words are still needed. At some point along the way, everyone needs to hear and comprehend the content of the gospel.

ChurchSource Pastor to Pastor: How to Make the Most of Your Christian Tradition

In his book What Christians Ought To Believe (Zondervan, 2016), Michael F. Bird says: "A creed is not simply a checklist of things I’m supposed to believe, but a synopsis of the entire sweep of redemptive history that narrates a sequence including God, creation, redemption, and consummation."

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