3 Fresh Ideas for Improving Your Bible Reading in 2017

3 Fresh Ideas for Improving Your Bible Reading in 2017

George H. Guthrie
Methods, Reading the Bible

I am still blown away by the idea that the God of the universe wants to communicate with us on a daily basis and that he has chose to do so in this miraculous book we call the Bible. Historically—both the history it contains and the history of its shaping and transmission in the community of faith—it is astounding. Literarily it is magnificently crafted. Narratively it is riveting, and poetically it is breath-taking. Theologically it is deeply grounding, and practically it is life-altering. 

Let’s Get Ready to Read the Bible Through in 2017!: 5 Steps

Let’s Get Ready to Read the Bible Through in 2017!: 5 Steps

George H. Guthrie
Delight in the Word, Methods, Motivation, Prayer, Reading the Bible

Over the past twenty-five years, studies have demonstrated conclusively the correlation between reading the Bible on a daily basis and personal spiritual health. In fact, according to such studies, no other practice of the Christian life serves as such an accurate predictor of whether a person is thriving spiritually. God’s Word nourishes us, encourages us, leads us, teaches us, equips, and corrects us (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Tim. 3:16). It offers us words to pray, a language for intimate community with other believers, and a Story for understanding our place in the universe.

"Strange" Emotions: 5 Very Biblical Longings Embodied in Superhero Movies

"Strange" Emotions: 5 Very Biblical Longings Embodied in Superhero Movies

George H. Guthrie
Contemporary Significance, Biblical Theology

Last week my son and I finally made it to a showing of Doctor Strange. We are superhero movie fans, and this block-buster did not disappoint. We had a great dad-and-son outing. 

In recent years, it seems the world needs to be saved all over again every few months, and Marvel Studios and DC Entertainment are more than happy to take our money as we witness yet another deliverance.

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