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Bible Facts and Lists

Learn more about the Bible and Bible topics through these Bible facts and lists. Each Bible list includes Scripture references to back up the facts.

Hebrews 11 - Heroes of Faith

Take a tour through the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith, the New Testament Bible chapter honoring some of the most remarkable examples of faithful men and women from the Old Testament.

Bible Feasts Calendar 2010-2014

This Bible feasts calendar covers the dates of Jewish holidays and feasts from 2010-2014. Compare Gregorian calendar dates with the Jewish...

Biblical Names of God

Studying the names of God is one of the most uplifting Bible adventures a Christian can explore. This list presents the biblical names of God and...

20 Bible Facts About God

Do you want to know more about God? These 20 Bible facts about God will give you insight into the nature and character of God.

44 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled

The books of the Old Testament contain many passages about the Messiah--all prophecies Jesus Christ fulfilled. Some Bible scholars suggest there are as many as 300 prophetic Scriptures that were completed by Jesus. Here are 44 messianic prophecies Jesus clearly fulfilled in his life, along with supporting references from the Old and New Testament.

37 Miracles of Jesus

The miracles of Jesus touched and transformed countless lives. Only a small portion of those miracles are recorded in the Gospels, but the Apostle John confirms that many more took place during Jesus' earthly ministry. These miracles of Jesus were all divine acts of God's love and power, leading people to the Savior and opening hearts to the...

The Genealogy of Jesus

There are two records in the Bible of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Matthew's account traces the line of descent from Abraham to Jesus, while...

66 Books of the Bible

In this study on the division of the books of the Bible, we'll analyze the 66 books considered authoritative in Protestant Christian churches as well as explain why the books of the Apocrypha are excluded.

Facts About the Bible

The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters written by more than 40 authors in three languages during a period of approximately 1,500 years. Discover the origins of the best selling book of all time.

History of the Bible Timeline

This timeline traces the history of the Bible down through the ages. Learn how God's Word has been painstakingly preserved, and at times even suppressed, during its long and arduous journey from creation to current day English translations.

Seven Last Words of Jesus

Jesus Christ spoke seven last words or statements during his final hours on the cross. These phrases are held dear by followers of Christ because...

Facts of the Crucifixion

Crucifixion was not only one of the most disgraceful forms of death, but also one of the most dreaded and painful methods of execution in the ancient world. Take some time to consider the sacrifice Jesus made for you and me on the cross.

Different Forms of Crucifixions

Detailed descriptions of crucifixions are few, perhaps because secular historians could not bear to describe the gruesome events of this horrible...

The Ten Commandments - A Modern Day Paraphrase

The Ten Commandments or the Tablets of the Law are the laws that God gave to the people of Israel through Moses after leading them out of Egypt. In essence, they are a summary of the hundreds of laws found in the Old Testament Law and are recorded in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. They offer basic rules of behavior for spiritual and...

Foods of the Bible

Have you always wanted to prepare a biblical feast strictly from the foods of the Bible? Perhaps you'd just like to learn more about the different foods mentioned in the Bible. This "grocery list" includes spices, fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, fowl, meats and other foods and drinks of the Bible. Scripture references are provided for each of the Bible foods.

Complete List of Bible Animals

Although the names of Bible animals vary from one translation to another and sometimes these creatures are difficult to identify, God's Word showcases numerous members of the animal kingdom.

Bible Pet Names

The Bible is a great source for finding pet names. This collection of male and female pet names suggests several ideas from the Bible and why they might make a good name for your pet. I've also included the original language of the word, where it can be found in the Bible, and its meaning.

Spiritual Gifts

While there are different kinds of gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4), generally speaking, spiritual gifts are God-given graces (special abilities,...

The Full Armor Of God

Learn about each piece of the Full Armor Of God in this illustrated, step by step study of Ephesians 6:10-18.

4 Types of Love in the Bible

Explore four different types of love in the Bible and look up Scriptures that speak of divine love, brotherly love, family love and romantic love in the Bible. Discover what love really means, and how you can follow Jesus Christ's command to "love one another."

Christian Baby Names

Are you searching for the perfect Christian name for your baby? This collection of Christian baby names brings together names or words found in the Bible, or names derived from biblical names and words, including the language origin of the name, location of the word in the Bible, and the meaning of the name.

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