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Why Did Jesus Change Simon’s Name to Peter?
Jesus gave Simon a new name, Peter, meaning “rock,” at their first meeting and confirmed it after Peter’s confession of faith. Here’s what Scripture says about why.
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Let Everything That Has Breath | Psalm 150:6
Psalm 150:6 closes the Psalms with the widest possible invitation to praise.
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What Does “By His Stripes We Are Healed” Mean?
What does “by his stripes we are healed” mean? A look at Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24, and the sincere differences among Christians over healing in the atonement.
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Meditate in It Day and Night | Joshua 1:8
Joshua 1:8 calls for continual, ongoing meditation on God’s word, not occasional reference.
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The Bible as a Book: How It Was Written and Compiled
The Bible is a library of 66 books written over 1,500 years by around 40 authors. Here’s how they were written and how they came together into one Bible.
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Honor Your Father and Mother | Exodus 20:12
Exodus 20:12 commends honoring parents, with a promise attached to that honor.
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Notable Quotes From Paul in the Bible
Paul wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else. Here are some of his most quoted words on grace, love, strength, and perseverance, in their biblical context.
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God Meant It for Good | Genesis 50:20
Genesis 50:20 shows Joseph naming real harm honestly while trusting God’s redemptive purpose within it.
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What Is Righteousness in the Bible?
The Bible describes righteousness as both a gift received through faith and a way of living. See what key passages like Romans 3:22 and Matthew 5:6 reveal.
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Blessed Are the Meek | Matthew 5:5
Matthew 5:5 promises inheritance to the meek, not to those who force their way forward.
