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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The Bible and Archaeology: The Downfall of Judah—Exile to Babylon

We continue with an examination of the last years of Judah as a kingdom.
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Reflections on Europe

To better see where Europe is headed, consider its past.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Early Kings of Judah—Miraculous Deliverance

In the last two editions of The Good News, we covered the history of the kings of Israel after the northern 10 tribes broke ties with the kingdom of Judah, comprised of two tribes in the south. We now turn...
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Genesis 1 and the Days of Creation

Did you know that no piece of ancient history is more scientifically grounded than the book of Genesis, including its description of the 24-hour days of creation? The evidence is astonishingly clear!
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Genesis 1: History or Myth?

To excuse the account of creation in Genesis 1, some attempt to explain it away as poetry rather than literal history. They call it "the hymn to creation," although this explanation is not supported in Scripture.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Later Kings of Israel—A Kingdom's Downfall

The previous issue presented archaeological evidence that confirms and clarifies the biblical record of the early kings of the northern 10 tribes of Israel after the death of Solomon. We continue the story with the later kings and downfall of...
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Early Kings of Israel - A Kingdom Divided

This series in The Good News will continue covering archaeological discoveries relating to the later kings of the house of Israel. It is astonishing how much evidence supporting the biblical record has been uncovered by the spade of diligent archaeologists.
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Seeds of Separation

For numerous reasons the roots of Israel's disunity go as far back as Egypt. God knew from the beginning that good intentions don't always produce good actions.
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Throw Off the Weight

Let's determine to throw off all that hinders us. Let's resolve to allow God to show us the spiritual necessities.
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The Bible and Archaeology: King Solomon's Reign - Israel's Golden Years

What has archaeology revealed about King Solomon's reign in the 10th century B.C.? Remarkably, there is much evidence to corroborate the biblical account.
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Profiles of Faith: David - A Man After God's Heart

Most men do one thing well and call it enough. King David did many things well and was usually ready and eager to do more.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Battle at the Pool of Gibeon

In 1956 another remarkable discovery was made that provides additional evidence of the authenticity of the biblical accounts of David's days.
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The Bible and Archaeology: King David's Reign—A Nation United

Secular historians once questioned the historicity of King David. However, recent archaeological discoveries confirm the evidence for his existence and reign.
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Back to (All) the Bible

More and more scholars are re-examining the widely-held disregard for God's law.
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Scholars Take Up Paul's Cause

A new willingness is evident among scholars to admit that the traditional characterization of Paul as a rebel against the law is deeply flawed.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The First Mention of Israel

An archaeological find from the 19th century clearly establishes Israel as a nation inhabiting Palestine in the 13th century BC.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Archaeology and the Book of Judges

During this period of more than 300 years, God periodically raised up judges to rescue and rule over Israel as the Israelites struggled with indigenous peoples over control of the land.
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Famous Battles at Megiddo

Many battles have taken place in Megiddo, the place where the armies will gather in the end times.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Archaeology and the Book of Joshua—The Conquest

The Bible records the story of ancient Israel's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. Did it really happen as the Scriptures record? We continue our look at archaeological finds that shed light on the Bible.
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Behind the Headlines... Israel: Small but Significant

"This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the center of the nations, with countries all around her"- (Ezekiel 5:5, New Revised Standard Version).
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