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Dollywood Employee Finds Burned Bible Page After Tennessee Wildfires

 

The day after wildfires tore through Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Isaac McCord was picking up debris from the Dollywood park grounds when he discovered a torn and burned page from the Bible on which was printed verses from the book of Joel: "O Lord to thee will I cry: for the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath burned all the trees of the field. The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness."


The Bible Has Now Been Trans­lated Into More Than 3,200 Lan­guages

 

While at least 1.5 bil­lion peo­ple still don’t have the full Bible avail­able in their first lan­guage, more than 684 mil­lion of these have the New Tes­ta­ment; oth­ers have por­tions or at least some level of trans­la­tion or prepara­tory work begun. And there’s known ac­tive trans­la­tion and/or lin­guis­tic de­vel­op­ment hap­pen­ing in 2,400 lan­guages across more than 165 countries.

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The Theology of Work Bible Commentary Added to Bible Gateway’s Free Online Study Library

 

The Theology of Work Bible Commentary is a comprehensive exploration of the theme of work throughout Scripture, looking at what each book of the Bible has to teach us about what we should be doing, and how we should be doing it. It addresses practical questions, such as, how do I know what God is calling me to do with my life? and what if I’m unemployed? The Theology of Work Bible Commentary is completely free and easy to access while you read the Bible online.

Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, Joseph, the Accidental Executive: An Interview with Al Erisman.


 

An Interview with the Editors of The CEB Women’s Bible

 

Through book introductions, devotional reflections, articles, and character profiles, The CEB Women's Bible (Common English Bible, 2016) focuses on stories of women—named and unnamed—in Scripture to help readers become more aware of issues related to gender and justice. According to the Bible's preface, "As we notice women in Scripture who had until now been invisible to us, we train our hearts to notice all of God’s people today. And as we seek guidance for our lives, examine our choices, and pour out our yearnings before God, this Bible invites us to ask what it means for us to be faithful in our time." Bible Gateway interviewed the editors about The CEB Women's Bible.

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Does the Bible Really Say That…?: An Interview with Mark Woods

 

Are we missing some of the richness and depth of our faith because we don’t like to ask the questions we ought to ask? Are there different ways of thinking about old truths that might challenge and inspire us? Are there, even, old truths that turn out not to be true after all? Bible Gateway interviewed Mark Woods about his book, Does the Bible Really Say That...?: Challenging Our Assumptions in the Light of the Scripture (Monarch Books, 2016).


The “Christmas Joy” Free Email Devotional Is For You!

 

Peace. Joy. Angels. Manger. Shepherds. Recapture the power and depth of those words. Explore each of the important concepts of the Advent and Christmas story in Christmas Joy, a daily email Christmas devotional written by pastor Mel Lawrenz.

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Alegría de Navidad: un Devocional para la Navidad, Disponible en Español

 

¿Cómo experimentamos el gozo de la Navidad? El pastor Mel Lawrenz, autor de la popular serie de libros «Cómo entender la Biblia» (disponible solo en inglés) e Influencia Espiritual (disponible en español), nos presenta Alegría de Navidad, un devocional para cada día de la temporada navideña.

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How to Boost Your Bible Study with The Reformation Study Bible for Free on Bible Gateway

 

Next year will mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church. 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, available completely free online at Bible Gateway. Here's how to use it...


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Evangelism: The Romans Road to Salvation

 

For your quick reference, here's the Romans Road to Salvation: a selection of 11 Bible verses from the book of Romans that present the plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

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Bible Spotlight: Amplified Bible

 

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The 3 Actors of Ephesians—And Why They Matter to the Story of God

 

In this excerpt from The Story of God Bible Commentary: Ephesians, Mark D. Roberts says, “The story of God in Ephesians will change your life if you let it. It will open your eyes to seeing God, your life, the church, and indeed the entire universe in a whole new way.”


ChurchSource Pastor to Pastor: Enemies Are An Unexpected Source of Character Growth

 

In his book The Christian Leader: Rehabilitating Our Addiction to Secular Leadership (Zondervan, 2016), Bill Hull says: "What a gift [enemies] were to me. Because of their criticism, I got on my knees and prayed, Lord, I am not afraid of any change you want to make in my life."


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