When did the events in the Bible take place? This reading guide gives a historical and chronological perspective to your daily Bible reading. Prehistory Creation Genesis 1.1—2.25 Adam and Eve in the Garden and the First Sin Genesis 3.1-24 Cain and Abel and the Murder Genesis 4.1-16 Noah and… Read More
When the Jewish community gathered in annual rituals to confess their faith in God, they did not formulate abstract creeds and doctrines. They told stories–stories about what God has done. Storytelling does not play a very significant role in modern life in the United States. Mostly we tell stories… Read More
When was the CEV translated? Who is the target audience of the NLT? Learn about some of the most popular Bible translations. There are too many Bible translations available in English today (more than 100!) to describe them all here, but below are descriptions to help orient you to some… Read More
Paul spent years living and working in Corinth, so 1 Corinthians is a letter written to close friends. In the letter, Paul answers questions, gives advice and reminds the Corinthians of his friendship. What makes 1 Corinthians unique? Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth provides a clear idea… Read More
In his account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, Matthew shows his audience that Jesus was the Messiah, the fulfillment Old Testament Scriptures. What makes Matthew special? The Gospel According to Matthew is probably best known for what is known as the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7),… Read More
The gospel is a message of good news. Mark writes his Gospel to inform the world of the good news that Jesus brings salvation and forgiveness of sins. What makes Mark unique? There are several characteristics that make the Gospel of Mark unique. Too often, these special characteristics are… Read More
Experience the third Gospel with this Bible study guide, complete with questions, thought starters and Scripture references. View the online guide today. What makes Luke unique? Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that includes The Acts of the Apostles. This is clear from the introductions… Read More
Written as a sequel to the Gospel of Luke, the book of Acts contains the account of Jesus’ resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the history of the early church. What makes Acts special? Acts, the longest book of the New Testament, is the second volume of… Read More
Paul wrote this book as a letter to the young church in Rome. In the letter, he explains the relationship of the Old Testament Law with the grace that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. What makes Romans unique? New Testament scholar James Edwards describes Romans as “the… Read More
In this book, Paul defends himself against false accusations spread about him in Corinth. He also writes about the importance of forgiveness, new life in Christ and generous giving. What makes 2 Corinthians unique? This letter gives insights into Paul’s personal relationship with the Corinthian Christians, especially how he… Read More
