Field Notes
Is Vaping a Sin?
Vaping is not in the Bible. Four scriptural principles answer the question: temple, mastery, glory of God, stumbling block.
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The Seven Deadly Sins (Origin, List, and Why Some Say 10)
Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth - the standard list set by Gregory the Great in 590 AD. Plus the four reasons searches say 10.
Sins in the Bible: The Full List
The five major lists of sins in scripture, quoted in full, plus where every named sin appears in the Bible.
The Ten Commandments (And Why People Sometimes Say 12)
10 commandments from Exodus 20, plus the 2 greatest commandments Jesus named - and why "12 commandments" is not a separate biblical list.
How Many Chapters Are in the Book of Revelation? (Full Chapter Guide)
The Book of Revelation has 22 chapters and 404 verses. The structure, every chapter, the themes, and who wrote it.
How Many Books Are in the Bible? (Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox & More)
The Protestant Bible has 66 books, the Catholic Bible 73, Eastern Orthodox 76–78, and Ethiopian Orthodox 81. Here's why.
How Many Pages Are in the Bible? (KJV, NIV, ESV, Catholic & More)
A standard hardcover Bible has ~1,200 pages. Counts range from ~750 (compact NIV) to 2,752 (ESV Study Bible). Full breakdown by translation and edition.