bible

The Bible is a collection of sacred writings of the Christian religion. Despite its ancient origins (the first five books are estimated to have been written around 1450 BC), the Bible is today the best-selling book of all time, and one that is both honored and challenged in the blogosphere. 

To see the range, compare videos Bible in a Minute, an entertaining rap that has gotten more than a million views on YouTube, to the disparaging Top Ten Reasons the Bible is Repulsive, one of a series of provocative videos by a professed atheist. 

Both secular and religious perspectives often turn to the Bible for support in current hot-button issues, such as abortion, homosexuality, and even personal finances.

Some bloggers feel the Bible has slipped from its central place in churches, while many pastors are using the Internet as a tool to conduct online Bible studies.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “bible”

• in Politics
  Cain Standing On Head When Someone Spoke?
  Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. For we know that no one can serve both God and Money.
  by stephengfm / on Nov 13, 2011
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  Jerry Sandusky: The Perversion of Jesus Christ's Second Mile
  If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
  by stephengfm / on Nov 12, 2011
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  Was Joe Paterno Wronged When He Was Fired?
  No, because Joe Paterno does not love anyone but Joe Paterno.
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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “bible”

 

• Faith, Peace, and Joy

  
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  Faith can do what nothing else can; it gives us joy and peace. Faith is the key which opens the gates of heaven. How can there be an objection to this means of salvation which is established by the mercy and the wisdom of God? Charles H. Spurgeon writes: For by grace you have been [...]
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• Tongue control

  
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  A seminary classmate of mine told of a teenage adventure he had with a buddy one summer afternoon.  They were prowling through the attic when they came upon a box filled with the leftovers of his father’s military career.  Towards the bottom of the box, they found two hand grenades — pins still in place and ...
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• 10 Fun Bible Facts for Kids and Sunday School

  
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  I love sharing with children in Sunday school some of the fun facts about the Bible. Many children do not understand that the Bible is the actual word of God that He inspired men to write. Sharing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Psalm 26, 40, 58, 61, 62, & 64: We NEED to Worship God

  
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  Psalm 64:10 Amplified Bible (AMP) 10 The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall be glad in the Lord and shall trust and take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart shall glory and offer praise. Did you ever think about why God commands us to worship Him? Is it because He has a huge ego that needs fed? Does ...
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• Love our Enemies @dotsters

  
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  Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; ...
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• Bemidbar: Before the Divine Presence

  
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  By Ariel Ben Avraham . The Torah makes evident that the Creator guides and directs our steps when we choose to embrace His ways and attributes. It is also evident that He also directs all His Creation, and we realize this when we look at this world and the Universe. As we have said before, [...]
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• Self-Righteousness

  
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  This parable is a picture of many professing Christians today. You cannot search your heart too thoroughly for self-righteousness. Beware falling for the devil’s tricks that would have you thinking this parable applies to others but not to you. J. C. Ryle writes: He also told this parable to some who trusted in ...
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• A Bible Translation Paradigm: Part 2 of 3

  
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  Review In my previous post , I outlined both the Goal and Purpose of Bible translation. In part 2 and 3, I will offer some concrete examples of how translators can make the original text comprehensible to modern readers without losing the essential historical context. Key Translation Features 1. References ...
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• Genesis 36, vs. 9-15 with Betty

  
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  9 This is the account of the family line of Esau the father of the Edomites in the hill country of Seir. 10 These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz, the son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel, the son of Esau’s wife Basemath. 11 The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam ... Continue reading Genesis ...
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• Post Script Miracles

  
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  This has not been my day. You know those days when you’re just “off”? My husband says he didn’t notice it, but my dog did. He moped around me, followed me everywhere and manipulated me with doleful eyes. Maybe he was trying to make me feel better, but it didn’t work. On top of feeling “off” now I feel ...
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• Mentoring Handbook Introduction

  
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  Introduction Before we get into the actual “study” part of this Mentoring Handbook, I feel there is one critical point to understand about the ex-Mormon before you begin. When I left Mormonism after thirty years, it didn’t take me long to realize that every single thing I knew in life was a lie. Everything from ...
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• Exposing Myths About Christianity: A Guide to Answering 145 Viral Lies and Legends

  
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  Book Review Exposing Myths About Christianity: A Guide to Answering 145 Viral Lies and Legends by Jeffrey Burton Russell, available for pre-order now, shipping on June 4. The word these days is that Christianity is immoral, unwise, dangerous, deceptive, pro-slavery, anti-women, anti-science, locked in the ...
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• The Long Awaited Event…

  
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  Luke 21:27-28   And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.  And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Filed under: Baptist , Bible , Christianity , Education , Faith , Family ...
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• Reflections on Old Testament Law and History #5

  
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  A final contrast is found in the centre of 1 Samuel, where three relationships with David are described. Jonathan ‘made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself’ (1 Sam. 18:3). Michal ‘was in love with David’ (1 Sam. 18:20) and was given to him in the covenant of marriage (1 Sam. 18:27), but later ...
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• A nice new edition of Megillat Ruth - free to download in PDF format

  
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  From our collaborator Reuven Brauner, heres a new edition of Megillat Ruth, called Hadgashas Haneemar, a reformatting of the traditional layout of the Tanach that highlights all dialogue and "spoken" words, whether human or Divine, graphically separated from the remaining portions of the Biblical narrative. The ...
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• World Power – Today’s devotional

  
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  A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie’s Place! . . . . Add one finally-working MacBook Pro to one fast power source and you’ve got me–and millions like me–connected to an amazing world called the Internet. E-mail flies into our homes and offices from around the world; Web pages find ...
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• Mormon Dilemma 264

  
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  Exaltation Companion to Your Study of the New Testament: The Four Gospels: pg 85; “Exaltation is a synonym for eternal life. Exaltation comes only to those who inherit the highest degree within the celestial kingdom. It is the power to have eternal increase after the resurrection; it consists in the continuation of ...
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• Tip of the Day, May 25

  
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  May 25 – Ro. 14:17; “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost”. _____ The Church would have their members believe that thekingdomofGodhas been around since the beginning of time.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  They have systematically ...
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• Franklin Graham: There is ‘No Compromise’ on Abortion, Gay Marriage

  
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  Christian Post on Friday, May 18, 2012 In an article published in the May issue of Decision Magazine , evangelist Franklin Graham says there is no room for compromise in the upcoming presidential election, especially on the topics of abortion and same-sex marriage.” I realize our nation needs constructive, wise ...
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• Exactly How Christian Films Have Become Viewed All Over Again

  
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    It’s correct that not everyone visits the actual holy bible and yet they still are Christians. It could be a result of the insufficient curiosity or perhaps insufficient inspiration to read. Morals and also Values are increasingly being disclosed over the different books and verses in the bible. It may well ...
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