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The Other “Messiahs”
Jesus was not the only messianic figure to appear in ancient Palestine. The Jewish people of the first century were waiting for a messiah who would rise up to free them from Roman rule – and a...
Why We Shouldn’t Judge Those Who Suffer (Including Ourselves)
The Bible clearly teaches that sin causes suffering (Deuteronomy 11:26-28; etc.), but does that mean all suffering is caused by sin – as some claim? Even sincere people who...
A New and Expanded (and Still Free) Edition of One of Our Most Popular E-Books!
Lessons from the Life of Jesus: Practical Insights from the Gospels has always been one of the most popular downloads on this site and is now even better! The new, expanded, third edition...
The Bible – in Color!
You need only compare a color TV with a black and white TV, or an old black and white movie with a more recent color film, to know how much color can add to our visual experience. Now the same...
When Action Must Come Before Understanding
There are some areas of life where understanding needs to precede action. When we visit a doctor or other medical professional, for example, we want them to understand what the situation is and what...
The Oldest Inscription of the Name of God
Earlier this Spring, the Associates for Biblical Research, an American archaeological research group, announced the discovery of a curse text discovered on a small, folded lead tablet that...
A New (Free!) Edition of Spotlight on the Psalms!
A new, revised, and expanded edition of one of our more popular downloads – Spotlight on the Psalms: A Closer Look at One of the Bible's Best-Loved Books – by R. Herbert, is now available for free...
At His Right and Left Hand
“Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. ‘Teacher,’ they said … ‘Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory’ ”(Mark 10:35-37). People will go...
The Priest, the Plot, and the Parable
Sometimes a little biblical detective work can open new windows into our understanding of the stories of the New Testament. The Priest The Gospel of John tells us that when Jesus was betrayed: “.…...
New Free E-Book: Which Bible Should I Use?
It's often said that the best Bible is the one you will read. But given that basic truth, some Bible translations are better than others. Some translations make studying easier and more enjoyable,...
A Perfect Human Being?
“In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil” (Job 1:1).“…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans...
Spiritual Posture: The Right Way to “Walk, Stand, and Sit”
“Posture: Noun. A. The position of the body in movement or at rest. B. A mental or spiritual attitude.” Ever hear the expression “watch your posture!”? Health care...
