What is archaeology and what does it have to do with the Bible? Find out here. Archaeology studies past human cultures by examining the physical objects they have left behind. It includes excavating (digging) to recover objects that have been buried for long periods of time. Often, cities were built… Read More

Since the Bible wasn’t written in Spanish, English, Mandarin or any other modern language, it had to be translated for us to read. Read this article to find out why translation was necessary. Translation is the process of communicating a message into a language that is different from… Read More

How does the New Testament differ from and build on the Old Testament? Learn more about the language, background and use of the New Testament. Jesus and his disciples spoke Aramaic and used the Hebrew version of the Jewish Scriptures, but the apostle Paul and many other early Christians… Read More

What is true blessing and happiness? Is it fame and fortune, a lucrative job or a healthy family? Or is it a life lived in obedience to God? Check out what the Bible has to say. Many people today think of being blessed as having possessions or money, and… Read More

Idol worship was a major problem for Israelites in the Old Testament. When they adopted the gods of their Canaanite neighbors, they abandoned the Lord. The Canaanites worshiped many gods and goddesses who, together, formed a council. El (“god”), the father of the other gods and humanity, was head… Read More

What will happen at the end of the present times? This question has occupied thought for years. Find out what the Bible says about the end times. Many biblical writers concerned themselves with thoughts about how the present world would come to an end and about how God would… Read More

What happens after death? Check out how the understanding of life after death unfolds throughout the Old and New Testaments. In ancient times, the people of Israel based their hope for life after death through the lives of their descendants. It was considered a tragedy when a man died… Read More

Faith is a gift God gives us. Nurture it and it will bring richness and fulfillment to your life. In the Bible, faith often means trust in God, but it can also refer to a set of beliefs or religious ideas. The Hebrew word sometimes translated as “faith “… Read More

Fire is an important symbol in the Bible. Read about four important ways that the image of fire contributes to the message of God’s Word. Fire is important in the Bible in at least four different ways: (1) Fire is one sign that God is present. Examples of this… Read More

Although God demonstrated the full extent of his love through Jesus’ death, he was engaged in the act of salvation throughout the Old Testament. Read more about God’s salvation here. In the Bible the term “salvation” refers to what God has done and is still doing to free humans… Read More