More about the Word of God

What the Old Testament Tabernacle can tell us about our minds

Can a long description of an ancient religious structure have any relevance to our lives today?

How can we trust the Bible?

Does it matter that the Bible doesn't always align with current scientific thought? What about the apparent contradictions?

Reading the Bible: how to know if you’re doing it right

Are there different truths for different people?

What does the Bible mean by “The dead know nothing”?

Does the Bible contradict all the afterlife evidence found in near-death experiences?

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins

Explore the meaning of this sometimes confusing parable.

Number of the beast: the spiritual meaning of 666

The most infamous number in the Bible is 666, the number of the beast. But what does it mean?

Prophecies of the apocalypse

Is the end of the world coming? Does God only save 144,000, as the book of Revelation seems to imply?

Why don’t we spend more time reading God’s Word?

I don't take time to read the Bible much, and even when I do, I don't get much out of it. What can I do?

Is the Bible a true story?

Rev. Amos Glenn responds to questions about Divine revelation, the Bible, and how God leads us to happiness.

The Bible’s deeper meaning

The Bible can sometimes make for a confusing read. Should readers be looking for a deeper meaning hidden in the Old and New Testaments?

Biblical contradictions

The Bible contains some of the most profound truths ever recorded. Yet its words can seem confusing. How do we make sense of these mismatches?

Seeking answers: The Bible? Jesus? The Trinity?

God and the Bible do not have to be mysterious. Explore questions regarding the nature of God and how He communicates with us.

Abraham and Isaac (Bible study)

The story of Abraham being ordered to kill his son Isaac is a confusing one. It seems unlike a loving God. Rev. John Odhner explores…

3 truths to lean on

Whether you are in a state of doubt and despair or one of confidence in the Lord's identity and His presence in your life, explore…

Seeing a loving God in the stories of the Old Testament

A reader of the Old Testament can get a view of God as violent, angry, condemning, and vengeful. But study of the whole Bible shows…

Real challenges: reconciling scripture and experience

When reading the Bible, it seems portions don't always match up with what we've seen and encountered in our own lives. Here's another way to…

Contradictions in the Bible? (seeking answers)

It can be frustrating and disconcerting to notice contradictions in the Bible. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. explores these questions many wrestle with about trusting in…

Word of God – the New Church perspective

What does the New Church believe about the Bible?

Finding new meaning in the Bible

Is the Bible still relevant?

Can we believe the Bible?

We can trust the Lord’s Word to reveal deep truths that will bring us closer to the Lord and closer to one another, but we…

Bible stories unlocked

Did a flood cover the earth?

Messages in popular Bible stories

Meditate on the Word

Lectio Divina is an ancient Christian practice which can enliven our study of the Word.