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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “bible”

• “Word to Life” – November 20, 2009

  
  CSVF Blog — Authority: 116
  Click below to hear this week’s edition of “Word to Life.” Joining me on the program today to discuss the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King were Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P., parochial vicar of the Church of St. Joseph in New York City, and Fr. Sean Connor, pastor of St. Ann’s Church in ...
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• Life is like a Javanilla shake

  
  Homeschool Journal Dot Net — Authority: 153
  And not just because I happened to have one last free day. No, the parallels of shake to life are interestingly similar. Take the Javanilla shake, it is comprised of a sweet chunk of ice cream and some bitter coffee. This concoction is swirled around until the two create a beautiful harmony of coffee-cream taste. ...
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• Can Such Faith Save Him? (James 2:13-19)

  
  Saint James' Kids — Authority: 126
  Nineteenth-century French daredevil Jean Francois Gravelet Blondin (aka "Blondin the Great"), crossing a body of water on a tightrope 14What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, ...
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• Conference - Listen On-line

  
  More Books and Things... — Authority: 434
  Want to listen to an INTERESTING CONFERENCE this weekend? Go here:westmanbibleconference.ca
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• Just1Word

  
  webdev2.0 — Authority: 138
  For millions of people, the Bible is their secret to connecting with God. If you’ve never experienced this, then at Just1Word you’ll have the chance. just1word.com
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• Oaths, Lies and Social Responsibility

  
  Acton Institute PowerBlog — Authority: 527
  The other day I was tracking down a quotation I heard repeated at a local gathering and came across an interesting book published in 1834. On the title page of the “Googled” Oaths; Their Origin, Nature and History someone had scribbled “full of information… a superior work.” The introductory paragraph ...
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• CafePress Is No Longer Officially Okay with Praying for Obamas Death [Indecision]

  
  Gawker — Authority: 869
  CafePress has reversed itself for the second time and discontinued once and for all the sale of "Pray For Obama: Psalm 109:8" merchandise, which is Christian code for "pray for Obama to get killed by...
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• Scientology is a criminal organisation rife with beatings, abortion, and fraud, claims Australian Senator

  
  Catch The Fire Ministries — Authority: 468
  Dear family & friends in Christ,   We thank our Most High God, the Lord Jesus Christ, for the Light and Truth of His Word increasingly revealing the hidden works of spiritual darkness in our nation!    “Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will ...
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• The Virgin Mary, Government, and Bible Prophecy

  
  Presenttruth.com — Authority: 136
  What do these three have to do with one another? It is very interesting to see the prominence that ‘Mary’ has received and is recieving as of late from the folks over at the Vatican. When anyone other than Christ recieves our worship…we have a problem. Check out this latest story regarding Mary. Full Story
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• Foursquare celebrates 80 years, hosts Kingdom Force

  
  Art Institute — Authority: 163
  Kingdom Force, a Christian ministry group from Elim Bible Institute, will be featured at the Newton Foursquare Church during its regular morning worship service beginning at 9:45 a.m.
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• Chris Castaldos book, "Holy Ground"

  
  By Every Word... — Authority: 129
  I am very glad to recommend Chris Castaldo’s book, “ Holy Ground – Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic, ” by participating in his blog tour. Chris serves as Pastor of Outreach and Church Planting at College Church in Wheaton, IL. One of the things I most appreciate about the book was learning from ...
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• “Exegesis is an act of sustained humility” by Eugene Peterson

  
  Tolle Lege — Authority: 130
  “Exegesis does not mean mastering the text, it means submitting to it as it is given to us. Exegesis doesn’t take charge of the text and impose superior knowledge on it; it enters the world of the text and lets the text ‘read’ us. Exegesis is an act of sustained humility.” –Eugene Peterson,  Eat This ...
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• Interview with Paul Washer on the background of his “Shocking Sermon.”

  
  Defending. Contending. — Authority: 505
  For those familiar with Paul Washer’s “Shocking Sermon” (featured on DefCon here ), you will want to check out the following eleven-minute interview piece in which Paul Washer explains the circumstances preceding his delivery of that sermon to 5,000 youth. You can watch the interview below, or download the ...
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• “Exegesis is an act of love” by Eugene Peterson

  
  Tolle Lege — Authority: 130
  “Too many Bible readers assume that exegesis is what you do after you have learned Greek and Hebrew. That’s simply not true. Exegesis is nothing more than a careful and loving reading of the text in our mother tongue. Greek and Hebrew are well worth learning, but if you haven’t had the privilege, settle for ...
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• Quotes (650)

  
  Defending. Contending. — Authority: 505
  Richard Baxter said, “Don’t pretend to love your people if you favor their sins.” Any pastor who says, “We don’t deal with sin here” doesn’t love his people, and it’s questionable whether he loves his God. Anybody who loves God loves what God loves, and what God loves is holiness and God loves His ...
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• “Eat this book” by Eugene Peterson

  
  Tolle Lege — Authority: 130
  “We are fond of saying that the Bible has all the answers. And that is certainly correct. The text of the Bible sets us in a reality that is congruent with who we are as created beings in God’s image and what we are destined for in the purposes of Christ. But the Bible also has all the questions, many of them that ...
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• The Birth of Christ – #3 – The Wise Men (Children’s Church Lesson)

  
  Ministry-to-Children.com — Authority: 502
  Use this free lesson in your children’s church to teach children the biblical story of Christmas. This is the final lesson in a 3 part series about the birth of Christ. It could be modified to use in Sunday School or any children’s ministry setting. Be sure to modify it to best fit your ministry situation. Your ...
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• The Birth of Christ – #3 – The Wise Men (Preschool Bible Lesson)

  
  Ministry-to-Children.com — Authority: 502
  This is the final preschool lesson in a 3-part series on The Birth of Christ.  It is designed to teach preschooler about the Christmas Story based on the details of the Wise Mens’ visit to see the Jesus. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a ...
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• Is Mary an Eternal Virgin?

  
  Perfect Argument — Authority: 154
  Not only is it taught that Mary is an eternal virgin, but some would have you believe she is a co-redeemer with Jesus. Believe it or not, some believe that Joseph and Marys mother are also eternal virgins! Oh yes, Mary was a virgin until she gave birth. It says that Joseph took Mary as wife and knew her not until ...
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• Free Vacation Bible School Curriculum: The Armor of God

  
  Ministry-to-Children.com — Authority: 502
  Download and print off this free Vacation Bible School curriculum to use in your ministry. Bible Boot Camp “The Armor of God” is a VBS theme based on Ephesians 6:11-18. The links below contain all the lesson plans, craft ideas, and directions you need. Just download the following three PDF files to get started. ...
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