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The Biblical Practice of Religion Might Save USA Christianity: An Interview with Zach Hoag


The trending sentiment of "spiritual but not religious" suggests the demise of religion. What if we've gotten religion all wrong? What if the rooted biblical practice of religion is just what we need to revive us? Does the downtrend of Christianity in America have to be the end? Or can it be the first step back toward the flourishing faith God intends for us? After all, isn't this the essence of the Christian story: death paves the way for resurrection? Bible Gateway interviewed Zach Hoag about his book, The Light is Winning: Why Religion Just Might Bring Us Back to Life (Zondervan, 2017).

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The Money Challenge: An Interview with Art Rainer


Did God create us to be secure, self-protective hoarders? Or to become the conduit through which his generosity flows? What does the Bible say about money, generosity, and the purpose of financial well-being? Bible Gateway interviewed Art Rainer about his book, The Money Challenge: 30 Days of Discovering God's Design for You and Your Money (B&H Books, 2017).

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12 Bible Verses for World Refugee Day


According to The UN Refugee Agency, around the world nearly 20 people are forcibly displaced every minute as a result of conflict or persecution. What does the Bible say about helping defenseless and vulnerable people in need?

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Fact: The Saying “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Isn’t in the Bible


One-in-8 Americans believes it is. But it isn't! In truth, the Bible says and teaches the exact opposite! So if it’s not in the Bible, where’d it come from? And what does the Bible say instead?

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Did You Know? How to Compare Different Bibles Side-by-Side on Bible Gateway


Ever wanted to compare how two or more different Bibles translate the same passage? Bible Gateway makes it easy! Watch this video introducing this useful feature—and then follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to do this yourself for free on Bible Gateway.


Celebrate James I’s Birthday by Reading the King James Bible


June 19 was the 451st birthday of King James I! James’ long rule was marked by many noteworthy historical events and literary developments, but perhaps the most important was the Bible translation that he sponsored: the Bible we know today as the King James Version (also known as the King James Bible or KJV).

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Is the ESV Literal and the NIV Gender Neutral?


Bible scholar Bill Mounce says, "Most people say there are two Bible translation camps: formal equivalent and functional equivalent (or dynamic equivalent). The longer I am in translation work, the more I see how simplistic this division is. There actually are five methods on translation with three sub-categories for the handling of gender language...."

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NIV Revolution Bible and NIV True Images Bible Updated for a New Teen Generation


For 15 years, the bestselling NIV True Images Bible and NIV Revolution Bible have been trusted resources guiding teen girls and guys towards a closer relationship with God. Now they're packed with challenging insights and smart biblical advice about today’s contemporary cultural issues.



Africa Study Bible Launches with Global Events


The Africa Study Bible (Oasis International/Tyndale House, 2017), the first study Bible developed by Africans with over 2,600 notes written by 350 contributors from 50 countries, will be released with ceremonial events in Nigeria in Abuja June 29 and Lagos July 1. These follow similar celebrations in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; and Chicago, USA.


Spotlight: New American Standard Bible (NASB)


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