Bible History

"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes" (Deuteronomy 6:6-8).

The history of the Bible was intended to be preserved and passed down from generation to generation—as it has been. Learn more below.

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The End-Time Middle East

We can see turmoil in the history, as well as in the future, of the Middle East. Events in this region are destined to effect the lives on everyone on earth.
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The Acts of the Apostles and the Work of the Church

God's church is the means by which He is now preparing this world for Christ's return. He's preparing the future teachers and the future leaders of His kingdom. God is laying a foundation for the world for tomorrow through each…
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The Sabbath in History and in Prophecy

God is eternal. He has a plan. The Sabbath teaches us from week to week. It looks back to the creation of this earth, but also forward to a new creation, and it gives us an overall timeline of the…
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Paul's Prison Epistles -Short on Complaints and Long on Praise

Some of the most encouraging words in the Bible, are written by a man who was incarcerated for years. Take a detailed look at the mindset and the environment of Paul to better appreciate his "Prison Epistles".
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Do We Have Valid Testimony to the Life of Christ?

The story of Jesus Christ and His early followers is found in the New Testament. But has this source been faithfully passed on to us? And can we believe what is written? What does the evidence tell us?
2nd century biblical text fragment from Egypt
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Earliest New Testament Manuscript Fragment Discovered?

Christianity Today reported in 2012 about findings announced by Dallas Theological Seminary professor Daniel Wallace regarding a very intriguing manuscript.The article was titled “Earliest Manuscript of Gospel of Mark Reportedly Found” (Stoyan Zaimov, Feb. 20). This manuscript of the Gospel...
A person wearing sandals walking about dusty steps.
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Did Jesus Christ Really Exist?

Was Jesus Christ real? What does the evidence say? In spite of what you may have heard, we have compelling historical documentation of His existence. And you need to understand not only that He came, but also why He came!
A young man reading a Bible while sitting on a dock.
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Bible "Cliff Notes"

The time between the Old Testament and New Testament gives insight into the life and times of Jesus Christ and the New Testament Church.
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The Modern State of Israel in History and Prophecy

Even though we hear about the Temple being set up and the sacrifices being given again. A visit to the area will give you the scope of what it will take.
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Christ's Birth

Due to the time of the year, in this sermon Gary Smith asks and answers the question, "What relationship, if any, do the customs of Christmas that we have heard about all our lives have to do with the detailed…