Bible History

"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes" (Deuteronomy 6:6-8).

The history of the Bible was intended to be preserved and passed down from generation to generation—as it has been. Learn more below.

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Archaeology in Acts, Part 3: Paul's Later Travels

Luke provides us with a detailed and accurate account of Paul’s apostolic missions during the first decades of the Church
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Noah's Ark: Was It Possible?

Atheists, agnostics, unbelievers and liberal scholars have all scoffed at the biblical account of Noah's ark and the Flood. But their criticisms rest on some mistaken assumptions.
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Was There Enough Water?

Some critics of a universal flood have claimed that sufficient water simply wasn't available to cover the mountains as the Bible describes.
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Was Noah's Flood Universal?

Was the Flood of Genesis universal, covering all the earth? Or was it merely a regional inundation engulfing only a small area ? This question has troubled many readers of the Genesis story. How can we discover the truth?
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A colossal testimony to God

For many decades Noah witnessed to the world by building his huge ship away from the water.
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Did the Noachian Flood Cause Global Catastrophe?

When the geologic strata and the fossil record are interpreted in light of what the Bible reveals, it becomes plain that many of the layered sedimentary rocks were in fact deposited in rapid succession rather than over eons of time...
An ossuary, a burial box for bones.
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Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence?

Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.
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The Bible vs. Modern Scholarship

A Good News Interview with Bryant Wood, Ph.D.
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The Exodus Controversy

Did the Exodus really happen? Did God deliver the ancient Israelites from Egyptian slavery as the Bible describes? Contrary views have generated much publicity, but the facts of the Bible's side of the argument are seldom told.
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An Ancient Inscription Proves King David Was Real

For many years some critics have asserted that many biblical figures, including King David, are nothing more than myth.
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The Bible: Myth or History

Many people will tell you that the Bible is only a collection of fables, but they're not telling you the whole story. Can you believe the Bible? The implications are enormous.
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Can You Believe the Bible?

Let's see how William Ramsey searched for the answer to this vital question.
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Western Thinking About Middle East Misses Key Factor

Say "Middle East" to people in other parts of the world, and they will think in terms of countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, etc. Recent events have forced the average Westerner to become...
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Christmas Before Christ? The Surprising Story

Most people know the Bible doesn't mention—much less sanctify—Christmas. Does it make any difference as long as it's intended to honor God and bring families together?
an expanse of choppy water
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Dealing With Objections to the Flood

How could Noah have fit all those animals into the ark?
Noah's ark floating across an expanse of water as it rains
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Lessons From the Flood of Noah

The Flood in the days of Noah was one of the greatest events in the history of the world.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ—The Early Years

For years critics of the Bible viewed the historical accounts of the Gospels as little more than a fraud. However, a wealth of archaeological discoveries paints a picture that confirms many of the details surrounding Christ's birth.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Intertestamental Period—Daniel's Prophecies Come to Pass

As the period covered by the Old Testament drew to a close, Daniel wrote a series of prophecies about events that would soon transform the Middle East. Read how his astounding prophecies were fulfilled in remarkable detail.
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Judah's return to Jerusalem

Decades after the Jews went into captivity in Babylon, King Cyrus of Persia made a decree (ca. 538 B.C.) that the Jews in Babylon could return to Jerusalem.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Kingdom of Judah—Exile and Restoration

In this issue we pick up the story with conditions and circumstances that allowed the descendants of the Kingdom of Judah to return to their homeland.
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