Weekly Brief is your 1-minute smart and fast report to keep you informed of important Bible-related trends, statistics, articles, and pivotal happenings on the Web and at Bible Gateway. Forward to your friends and share with your followers to encourage them to subscribe.
|
|
|
Browse exclusive discounts on the best Christian books, Bibles, studies, and more! If you haven't already, be sure to sign up to get the weekly deals email message.
Also check every day for the Deal of the Day in the Bible Gateway Store.
|
| |
A message from the Henry County School District in Georgia sent to school staff said, “You are hereby directed to remove all items which contain religious symbols, such as crosses, printed bibles, angels, bible verses, printed prayers, and biblical quotations from the common areas, hallways, classrooms, and office of East Lake Elementary School.”
|
|
|
The majority of American adults (66%) believe people can be physically healed supernaturally by God. When it comes to those who strongly disagree, Millennials are more likely to be skeptical—one-quarter (25%) strongly disagree, twice the amount of Elders (13%).
See books on the subject of miracles in the Bible Gateway Store.
|
|
|
Fields of Faith is a student led event. Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together.
Browse the Bibles section in the Bible Gateway Store.
|
| |
|
See more Bible-related articles in this week's Bible News Roundup.
See previous editions of Bible News Roundup and Weekly Brief.
|
| |
| |
|
Does your faith need a rehab? Are you going through the motions of religion, but sense that there’s something missing? We’ve just launched a brand-new free email devotional to help you take that critical step from shallow religion to deep, meaningful faith. It’s a one-week DIY devotional called Seven Days to a Deeper Faith by Brandon Hatmaker, host and guest judge for HGTV and DIY Network.
|
|
| |
|
Optimal physical health requires optimal nutrition. The same is true spiritually speaking. Without sufficient and regular biblical nutrition, our inner life begins to suffer the consequences. We become shallow and selfish, more demanding and less gentle, and quick to react impatiently, rashly, and angrily. These are telltale signs of inner malnutrition. Bible Gateway interviewed Charles R. Swindoll about his book, Searching the Scriptures: Find the Nourishment Your Soul Needs (Tyndale House Publishers, 2016). [Browse the more than 70 books by Charles Swindoll in the Bible Gateway Store]
|
|
| |
|
God wants not only to save us from sin's destruction; he’s also determined to transform us, restore us, and use us—rehab us—to reveal the coming of his kingdom right here, right now. Brandon Hatmaker, a host and guest judge for HGTV and DIY Network, knows what it takes to rehab a home. As a pastor, he has an even greater understanding of what it takes to rehab an everyday anemic spiritual life. In his new book he explores eight essentials of Christianity—the gospel, identity, Scripture, discipleship, kingdom, mission, community, and justice. Bible Gateway interviewed Brandon Hatmaker about his book, A Mile Wide: Trading a Shallow Religion for a Deeper Faith (Thomas Nelson, 2016).
|
|
|
We all invest a significant part of our lives in working—and how we approach all of that time in work matters to God. Combining doctrine, Scripture application, and real-life experiences, the NIV Faith and Work Bible (Zondervan, 2016) is designed to help readers answer the question “How does my faith relate to my work?”
|
|
|
The third annual “Bring Your Bible to School Day” was held Oct. 6. This student-led event is a simple way for children and teens to celebrate religious freedom and to share the hope and inspiration they receive from reading their Bibles.
See resources about Prayer in the Bible Gateway Store.
|
|
|
Bible Gateway Plus is the powerful new tool that will deepen your understanding of Scripture. It puts dozens of the very best Bible study resources (like the NIV Study Bible) at your fingertips. You'll be equipped to explore, defend, and teach God's Word like never before. And when you sign up for the free 30-day trial, you'll receive our Big Picture Bible Checklist: the printable checklist of key Bible verses that give you the "big picture" of the Bible. Learn more and
sign up for your FREE 30-day trial today!
|
| |
| |
|
2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. If you’re looking to incorporate the spirit of the Reformation into your Bible reading and study, one of the best modern resources at your disposal is the Reformation Study Bible, which collects thousands of Bible study notes and insights from more than 50 distinguished Bible scholars. And did you know that the Reformation Study Bible is available completely FREE online at Bible Gateway?
Browse the multiple editions of the Reformation Study Bible in the Bible Gateway Store.
|
|
|
Hurricane Matthew has wrecked parts of Haiti and now bears down on the US. Big storms are ominous. They arrest our attention. They remind us how small and powerless we are. In the Bible the storm is a symbol of many different things....
|
|
|
During 2016, your pastors and pastoral families have worked hard in sacrificial dedication to bless your congregation with effective ministry. October is a time to give back to them during Pastor (or Clergy or Ministry) Appreciation Month, in addition to the affirmation and prayer support you've given the entire year. Send an Ecard from DaySpring through its #ReturnTheBlessing program. And select from any number of gifts for pastors in the Bible Gateway Store.
|
|
|
This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of several practices explained in our Scripture Engagement section.
This week:
|
|
|
Students of Zondervan Academic online theological courses are providing feedback. One students says, “The courses offer a real education with practical and useful information. I am highly impressed with the online resources and the textbook and workbook. I am learning a lot and from authors who know what they are talking about and have lots of experience teaching students.... I would highly recommend this to others and have already done so. If you are looking for quality information and a supportive learning environment then this is your best investment.” Classes include the subjects of Ancient Languages, Biblical Studies, Church History, Ministry, and Apologetics.
|
|
|
In Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions (Zondervan, 2008), Gregory Koukl says, "Three skills—knowledge, an accurately informed mind; wisdom, an artful method; and character, an attractive manner—play a part in every effective involvement with a nonbeliever." Read his 10-point list of qualities for being an ambassador for Jesus Christ.
|
|
|
Reading the Bible in multiple languages and multiple versions is always just a click away online at Bible Gateway and in print from the Bible Gateway Store, where you'll save money while supporting the ministry of Bible Gateway when making a purchase.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
