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7 Out of 10 Americans Call Themselves Christians But Only 1 Out of 10 Can Answer Questions About the Bible

New research by George Barna that compares belief with behavior says 112 million Americans self-identify as Christian but, of that number, only 24 million people have a biblical worldview based on integrating their beliefs and behavior into a lifestyle that reflects foundational biblical principles; a category Barna calls Integrated Disciples.

See more Bible-related articles in this week's Bible News Roundup.
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Journey to Easter with Bible Gateway

We've assembled a series of free email devotionals to walk you through the 40 days of Lent. This year, our free devotionals focus on the challenge of living humbly and sacrificially in a confused world. Tell your friends and followers to select from the following....

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Take Control of Your Life with the Boundaries Weekly Devotional

How can you manage your relationships, family life, personal needs, and all of the other pressures and responsibilities you face? Can you set limits and still be a loving person? The Boundaries weekly email devotional is drawn from the popular book series by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Sign up now and we'll send you a free 40-page Boundaries ebook sampler.

The Story of Reality: An Interview with Gregory Koukl

Is biblical Christianity more than merely another private religious view? Is it more than a personal relationship with God or a source of moral teaching? Consider Christianity to be reality itself. Bible Gateway interviewed Gregory Koukl about his book, The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How it Ends, and Everything in Between (Zondervan, 2017).

Living with Biblical Paradox: An Interview with Krish Kandiah

The Christian faith seems rife with paradoxes—an all-powerful God who allows suffering; a God who is distant and yet present at the same time. What if it's in the difficult parts of the Bible that God is most clearly revealed? Bible Gateway interviewed Krish Kandiah about his book, Paradoxology: Why Christianity Was Never Meant to Be Simple (IVP Books, 2017).

New KJV Word Study Bible Helps Unlock the Languages of the Bible

Thomas Nelson's newest study Bible is the KJV Word Study Bible (Thomas Nelson, 2017). It allows you to delve deeper into the original languages of the Bible and to better understand what God had in mind when he inspired the Scriptures.

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