• The Center of the Bible | Posted by Mart De Haan on Apr 24 2008

    Years ago, I read that there are 31,173 verses in the Bible, and that the median verse, the verse at the absolute center of the Bible, is Psalm 118:8. The same source went on to say that “from the very middle of the Scripture we are reminded that, “It is better to trust in the [...]

  • Bible Ah-Ha! #10 | Posted by Mart De Haan on Apr 06 2008

    I grew up hearing that one of the strongest reasons for believing in Jesus is that He fulfilled hundreds of predictions in the Jewish Scriptures. Years later I found myself wondering where most of those prophecies were. Sometimes I found clear and compelling predictions. But more often than not, when I checked the sources for [...]

  • Bible Ah-Ha! #9 | Posted by Mart De Haan on Apr 05 2008

    Over time we all come across ideas that change the way we think about ourselves and one another. For me, one of those thoughts is closely connected with 12 Step programs and the Church that we’ve been thinking about together in my last couple of posts. It’s also one of those perspectives that I [...]

  • Bible Ah-Ha! #5 | Posted by Mart De Haan on Mar 15 2008

    Is there one discovery about the Bible that can help us respond to the challenge of dangerous religious groups, encourage the growth of young believers, and throw light on our personal blind sides?
    Over the years I’ve come to believe that the one insight that speaks to all of these areas is that:
    All truth is in [...]

  • Bible Ah-Ha! #4 | Posted by Mart De Haan on Mar 15 2008

    If I had one chance to give one insight that has helped me better understand the Bible, I think I know what it would be. I would not emphasize that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Nor would I use my one opportunity to emphasize the importance of studying grammar, or the differences [...]