*GOT QUESTIONS READING PLAN
The Bible
The Bible | |
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Bible Basics The Bible is God's word, given to us. It explains Who He is, who we are, and what His plan is to save us. It makes sense that we would want to understand His message. Read more... |
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Bible Interpretation The Bible is an ancient text about the all-powerful God written at least 2000 years ago by people from another culture. How can we correctly interpret what the Bible is trying to tell us? Read more... |
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Bible Relevance People from thousands of years ago, thousands of miles away, wrote down what their God spoke to them. What does that have to do with us, here and now? Is the Bible still relevant? Read more... |
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Bible Study We read novels, watch movies, and skim blogs, but we study the Bible. God's Word isn't easy, but the more effort we put into it, the more we'll get out of it. Read more... |
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Bible Specifics From unclear passages to cultural traditions to denominational preferences, there are some things about the Bible that need clarification. Got Questions delves into the murky depths of Bible specifics. Read more... |
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Bible Theology The words the Bible says about itself seem circular until we realize the source. It only makes sense that God's Word would include validation of that Word. What the Bible says about Bible theology. Read more... |
Apologetics | |
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Bible Inerrancy If the Bible is the Word of God, does that only apply to the original text? How can we depend on the inerrancy of a book written thousands of years ago, translated into hundreds of languages? Read more... |
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Bible Literary Forms The Bible is not just God's Word to His creation, it's also a work of literary art. And the type of literary form has a great influence on how we should interpret the passage. Read more... |
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The History of the Bible The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years, ending nearly 2000 years ago. For 1700 years, the Bible has been written, compiled, and debated, which has made it as accurate as possible. Read more... |
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The Literary Apologetics of the Bible Beyond the spiritual and historical proofs that defend the Bible, scholars also use secular literary methods. Some defend the Bible as an accurate historical text; others disprove anti-biblical theories. Read more... |
Translations | |
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Translating the Bible Translating the Bible is a long, arduous process - when it's done right. When it's done wrong, it's heretical. Discover why we have so many Bible translations and where they came from. Read more... |
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Major Bible Translations There are several different English versions of the Bible. From the ultra-literal Amplified to the kinder, gentler NIV, Got Questions looks at which are best and which are best left off your shelf. Read more... |
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Paraphrase Bible Translations From the childhood favorite Living Bible to the more modern Message, Bible paraphrases aren't new. Should we use them? And if so, how and when? Read more... |
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Specialty Bible Translations The Bible has all the words of God that we need. But some publishers see a need for commentary or emphasis directed to specific audiences like environmentalists, early readers and more. Read more... |
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Older Bible Translations Before the NIV, the NASB, and even the KJV, there was the Geneva, the Tyndale, and the Latin Vulgate. What were the first Bibles and where did they come from? Read more... |
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False Teaching and False Bibles Many don't like what the Bible has to say and alter it. Others read things into the Bible that aren't there. Got Questions investigates false teaching about the Bible and false Scriptures. Read more... |
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The Bible and Judaism The Christian Bible starts with the Jewish Bible — the Old Testament. But that's not where the Jewish Bible stops. Studies on the Tanakh as well as the Septuagint and the Talmud. Read more... |
Non-Biblical Books | |
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The Apocrypha, Part 1 The books of the Bible were closely tested before they were accepted as the true Word of God. Other books may give insight, but that doesn't mean they are Scripture. Read more... |
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The Apocrypha, Part 2 Baruch, Manasseh, Susanna, the Maccabees. What does the Apocrypha have to do with the Bible? Should we read the Apocrypha? Read more... |
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"Lost Books" of the Old Testament Fragments, quotes, and other evidences suggest the Old Testament may be missing some text. What are these books, and why didn't God give them to us as Scripture? Read more... |
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"Lost Books" of the New Testament After the apostles, the church fathers dispersed their own writings. Unfortunately, false writings crept in as well. Some are interesting reads, while others are outright heresy. Read more... |
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The Gnostic Gospels Early Christians lived in the context of Greek culture and used Greek philosophy to explain their beliefs. But when Greek philosophy started defining Christian beliefs, things went horribly wrong. Read more... |
Old Testament Survey | |
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The Old Testament The Old Testament tells the story of God's work with the nation of Israel. But it also gives the foundation for the arrival of Christ. Why Christians need the OT. Read more... |
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The Books of Moses The books of Moses tell the story of creation and the formation of Israel. And set the stage for the revelation that we cannot save ourselves and need Christ. Read more... |
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The Books of History, Part 1 God chose Israel as the people who would introduce Jesus to the world. The History Books of the Bible show how that road was not as smooth as it should have been. Read more... |
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The Books of History, Part 2 If the first of the history books was about the rise of Israel, the second half is about their fall. Rejecting God has consequences, and the Jews paid it. Read more... |
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The Books of Poetry The Bible contains many different types of literature. The poetry of Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes may be the most moving. Read more... |
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The Major Prophets Prophets were messengers of God, chosen by God to reveal His plans and His judgment. Prophets had to be devout, sacrificial, and very durable. Read more... |
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The Books of the Minor Prophets, Part 1 The "minor" prophets left shorter writings, but their dedication was no less than their "major" compatriots. And we can still learn quite a bit from them. Read more... |
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The Books of the Minor Prophets, Part 2 The books of the minor prophets are probably the least read and least understood of the Bible. They also mark the last messages of God to the Jews until the arrival of Jesus. Read more... |
New Testament Survey | |
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The New Testament The New Testament tells the story of God's plan to redeem mankind. The arrival of Jesus and His sacrifice for the world is the greatest story ever told. Read more... |
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The Background of the Gospels The Bible gives us four different accounts of the life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Why so many? How God used different writers to reach different audiences. Read more... |
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The Gospels God left us four different accounts of Jesus' life on earth. This reflects different audiences and different emphases, as well as the importance of the story. Read more... |
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The Pauline Epistles Part 1 Jesus left a solid core of teaching when He ascended, but it took others to pass on that information to the Gentiles. The Pauline Epistles give us those teachings as well. Read more... |
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The Pauline Epistles, Part 2 The books of the minor prophets are probably the least read and least understood of the Bible. They also mark the last messages of God to the Jews until the arrival of Jesus. Read more... |
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New Testament Letters Paul wasn't the only writer to pass on wisdom through letters. From Luke's account of the early church to Peter's letter on leadership, New Testament letters apply to us, as well. Read more... |
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Books of John John was the longest-lived of the apostles and wrote a great variety of books. His books cover everything from obedience to hospitality to the end times. Read more... |
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