You’ve probably studied a book of the Bible chapter by chap­ter, or even verse by verse. You may have heard preaching about the need for “book, chapter, and verse” as authority for what we do. And doubtless you’ve learned to cite Scripture by book, chap­ter, and verse (e.g., John 3:16; Ephesians 6:1; etc.). We do these things, naturally, because each book of the Bible is divided into chapters and verses. But it wasn’t always so.

The Bible’s inspired authors didn’t use chapter divisions or verse numbering. While many Bible books are arranged…

Jonathan Horn's book, Washington's End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle, uses Washington's own words: "There was so much he could not control: the feuding 'interests' and 'jealousies' forcing the federal city 'to pass through a fiery trial'; the hundreds of newspapers, including those belonging to 'infamous scribblers' smearing pages with libels and lies intended to 'destroy all confidence' in the government; the political parties fueling 'ill-founded jealousies and false alarms' pitting 'one part' of the people 'against another'; the countries of Europe unleashing upon the world 'a more…

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In the Hebrew bible, the book we know as “Psalms” was called SEFER TEHILLIM, which means “the book of praises.”  Anyone who has read the book of Psalms knows how appropriate that name is.  The 150 individual psalms abound with praise and adoration to Jehovah.  The idea of praise directed to God is of course not limited to the book of Psalms.  Throughout the Bible we read of praise being ascribed to Him.

Suppose someone should ask you, “Why Should I Praise God?” What would you tell them?

We praise God because it's commanded?

Some might say, “Because God has commanded it.” While that is…

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“In” But Not “Of”

Modern critics have questioned whether Athens was truly a democracy. At its zenith, Athens only granted citizenship to 50,000 adult males out of a population of 250,000. Women, children, slaves, and resident aliens were excluded from the right-to- vote. The resident aliens were called metoikoi (literally, "with house"). It was translated: "those who live with us." A metic could not own land, speak in court, or marry a citizen. By 431 B.C., there were…

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Ukraine Credibility Crisis The unimaginable horrors and unspeakable atrocities recently perpetrated upon the Ukrainian people by Putin’s forces, defy not only the imagination,but the ability to even begin to comprehend. Stories coming out of Ukraine regarding the brutal abuse, gang … Read More →

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Inspired Words Choice When the Bible speaks of inspiration it includes both testaments—both are inspired. It includes all sixty-six books of the Bible. It includes every chapter, every verse, every sentence, every phrase and every word. It all is inspired … Read More →

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Paul’s Uplifted Eyes This is the third, and final, article dealing with uplifted eyes. The apostles had “eye-dropsy” and could not see the souls of the Samaritans. Even after they saw their souls, it was years before they could see … Read More →

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    The gospel is salvation from sin through Jesus Christ. This is the theme of the Bible. Each book contributes to this message. It’s amazing what the gospel of Christ can do. The gospel has the power to transform even the most wretched of people. The book of Acts specifically teaches us how sinners can have their sins washed away. The conversion of Saul illustrates this for us. While Saul was carrying out his own plan, little did he know that on his way to Damascus his life would forever be changed.

    Saul was born in Tarsus. He was educated…