The Bible in Context

A closer look at the Gospel and letter written by the apostle John reveals some of the changes taking place in the late-first-century church.

Most believers recognize the value of prayer—speaking to God. But what about the other half of communicating with the Creator—listening to Him?

Despite his perpetually youthful appearance, Cupid is no neophyte. History shows that this veteran Valentine has been plying his trade since ancient times.

The story of humanity is in large part the story of animosity and violence. What is it about people that leads them to treat one another as adversaries?

Environmentalism is the subject of heated debate all over the globe. But where do we end up when we set aside political and commercial questions?

Is the scientific method the best way to establish evidence for God? How can we know whether God exists?

John, the last surviving apostle, lived a long and challenging life. David Hulme looks at some of John’s early experiences as a follower of Jesus Christ.

Few can deny the impact the controversial figure John Calvin has made on the modern Protestant movement.

Who was the real Mary, and why the great disparity of beliefs about her? Which version is the correct one, or does it matter?

The idea that the apostle Peter lived and died in Rome took on a life of its own after his death. Vision retraces Peter’s legendary rise to power.

It is generally thought that the various New Testament writers were divided in what they believed and taught. Do their writings bear this out?

The apostle Peter wrote a second letter to the early Church just before his death. Like other New Testament writings, its message is timeless.

The apostle Peter’s life is a study in how much a person can change. His writings offer advice as applicable today as when he wrote them.

What is “the gospel”? Most probably think of it as a message emanating from the New Testament, but in fact it goes back much farther.

The apostle Peter figures prominently in the New Testament, but today he is often portrayed as being theologically at odds with his colleague Paul.

What can we know about James, the first-century writer of one of the general epistles? And what value does his letter have in the 21^st century?

The belief systems that claim the Bible as their basis have significantly divergent views on the subject of forgiveness. So just what does the Bible say?

Vision examines the evidence for the teaching that the apostle Peter spent time in the capital of the Roman Empire and founded the church there.

As the apostle Paul’s life draws to a close, he continues to demonstrate his sincere concern for those under his care and for those who will carry on his ministry.

Christianity has long claimed Constantine as one of its own. Yet even toward the end of his reign the emperor was open to new philosophical ideas.