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Why Is Resurrection So Important?

For many, Easter is a time of rejoicing and celebrating. And well it should be. Our Savior rose from the grave on the third day, just as He predicted, thereby defeating death and providing hope of new life for all … Continue reading

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34 Bible Reading Questions Answered

Do you have questions about how to read the Bible? See below for 34 of them. You’ll find answers to all these questions in the new book, Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions. (“Pastor John” is … Continue reading

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The Father of the English Bible

If you are an avid reader, do you ever treat yourself to a new book? With the gift-giving season upon us, here’s a suggestion for a particular genre you might like: Christian biography. Several years ago I started reading biographies … Continue reading

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38 Free Christian Books

We are blessed to live in the age of technology. God has provided a plethora of online resources, literally at our fingertips, to help us hear Him speak through His Word. Good Bible teaching from godly Bible teachers is a … Continue reading

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The Most Important Thing about You

I like to read books about God. If the most important commandment is to love God, it makes sense to spend time learning about the One we are to love. The Bible is at the top of my list of … Continue reading

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How to Handle Difficult Bible Verses

Overall, do you find the Bible hard or easy to understand? Or both perhaps? Do you ever read a verse or a passage or even a whole book and think, “What does that mean?” If so, this post is for … Continue reading

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50 Reasons Why Jesus Died

If you have a passion to learn about God so you can love Him and serve Him all the days of your life, there is an abundance of resources available online, all at no cost. This is one of the … Continue reading

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How A Book about The Book Can Make All The Difference

I’m reflecting on how God has provided gifted Bible teachers to help me understand the Bible. One of those teachers – Gordon Fee – died last month. He co-wrote (with Douglas Stuart) two books that have had a tremendous impact … Continue reading

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How to Learn Contentment through Comparison

I rarely read a book other than the Bible more than once. Here’s one that I’m now reading for the fourth time: The Art of Divine Contentment, by Thomas Watson, a 17th-century Puritan pastor and author. Four times . . … Continue reading

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What Makes the Bible So Unique?

There is no other book like the Bible. According to 1 Timothy 3:16 (ESV), “All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” Only the Word of God … Continue reading

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