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The Theological Message of Ephesians

Ephesians is probably one of the best books in the Bible for explaining the eternal purpose of God. We may even describe it as a summary of God’s eternal purpose. Let’s look at how the NIV Study Bible summarizes the theological message of Ephesians. This will help us get a…

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The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

The account in Mark’s gospel of the binding of the strong man and the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is a fascinating exchange between Jesus, the religious leaders, the crowds, and his mother and brothers. In his characteristic style, Mark introduces one component of the story (3:20–21) before interrupting it…

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Malachi
Old Testament

Quick Dive into Malachi

When you think of Old Testament books, Malachi probably doesn’t make the top five. Yet, this minor prophet book touches on important subjects, like divorce. Since it’s lesser-known book, we’ve pulled introductory material, notes, and articles from the revised NIV Study Bible. Join us for a quick dive into the…

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NIV Study Bible Excerpt: Understanding God the Father
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Understanding God the Father

It can be hard (or to be honest, impossible!) to wrap your mind around the Trinity. So let’s take one quick, clear look at who God the Father is with an NIV Study Bible excerpt. God the Father is Our Father For those who are led by the Spirit of…

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Acts Introduction
New Testament

An Introduction to Acts

Wanting to know more about Acts? Learn who wrote Acts, when it was written, where, why, and all sorts of interesting information. This entire post is taken directly from the NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition, a fantastic resource for any reader of God’s Word. WHO WROTE ACTS? Although the…

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Bible Study Tips

Study the NIV Better in 3 Ways

You have the NIV, and you read it faithfully. But what’s the next step in your Bible study? Here are three ways you can study the NIV better. #1: NIV STUDY BIBLE NOTES A study Bible is an easy to use and very powerful tool in guiding you in your…

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