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Bill to Allow Bible Course in Kentucky Schools Moves Forward

The Kentucky Senate Education Committee unanimously passed a bill that would allow Kentucky public schools teach the Bible.

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Gain Something For Lent (Don’t Just Give Something Up)

Shift your perspective during Lent. In this video devotional, Sheri Rose Shepherd suggests that we stop asking “What should I give up?” and instead ask “What can I gain?” The whole purpose of a Lent commitment is to gain a closer relationship with Jesus Christ—and that makes the sacrifice of a habit seem minor in comparison to what you’re receiving in return.

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The Essentials of Christian Thought: An Interview with Roger E. Olson

Christians may disagree on doctrine, politics, church government, and other issues, but what are the biblical core elements that motivate all Christians everywhere to share a unified outlook on God and the world, and that separates Christianity from other religious and secular perspectives? Bible Gateway interviewed Roger E. Olson about his book, The Essentials of Christian Thought: Seeing Reality Through the Biblical Story (Zondervan, 2017).

The Hum of Angels: An Interview with Scot McKnight

Most people believe in angels. But it’s what we believe about them that matters. Have our preconceived notions about angels been shaped by sensationalized popular opinion rather than by true biblical representation? From the Garden of Eden to the book of Revelation, Scripture is filled with hundreds of references to these messengers of God. Bible Gateway interviewed Scot McKnight about his book, The Hum of Angels: Listening for the Messengers of God Around Us (WaterBrook, 2017).

Just Published NIV Faithlife Study Bible Encourages Readers to Stay Curious about God’s Word

No matter where you are on your faith journey, there’s always more to explore in God’s Word. Filled with innovative graphics and rich commentary, the new NIV Faithlife Study Bible (Zondervan, 2017) is visually stunning and delivers helpful insights designed to inform people’s faith. Robust study notes are built on the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek biblical languages.

KJV, NKJV, and NIV Bibles Get Typeface Makeover

Eye fatigue will no longer cut short readers’ time in God’s Word. Thomas Nelson and Zondervan are now publishing their King James Version (KJV), New King James Version (NKJV), and New International Version (NIV) Bibles with exclusive Comfort Print® fonts.

The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: The Good Samaritan Infographic

The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Zondervan, 2016), with notes from Dr. John H. Walton (Wheaton College) in the Old Testament and Dr. Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary) in the New Testament, brings to life the ancient world of Scripture for modern readers. For example, see this Infographic that helps to explain the cultural context of the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10.

Spotlight: 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)

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