NEW Book, FREE PDF download–The Good News of Salvation in Jesus Why you need it and how to make it yours

2026-10-06 by bible805

A free book explaining the good news of Salvation in Jesus, Click to download.

The Good News of Salvation in Jesus
Why you need it and how to make it yours
By Yvon Prehn

We could all use some good news. In a world filled with uncertainty, disappointment, and unanswered questions, the good news of salvation in Jesus offers lasting hope: forgiveness, a restored relationship with God, purpose for today, and eternal life with Him.

But what does that mean? Why do we need salvation? What did Jesus do for us? How do we respond—and what happens after we become a Christian?

In this short, approachable book, Bible805 founder and Bible teacher Yvon Prehn walks readers through these important questions with clear explanations, everyday illustrations, and teaching from the Bible. Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time, have attended church but still feel unsure about salvation, or want to explain your faith to someone else, this book provides a welcoming place to begin. [Read more…]

Revive your interest in the Bible—fascinating facts about prophecy, God and time, & and why the Bible is like your favorite novel

2026-09-07 by bible805

Revive your interest in the Bible This lesson challenges us to see the Bible not as a scattered collection of loosely related writings, but as one coherent story with God as its primary Author. Its structure follows the movement of a great story—from creation and humanity’s rebellion, through God’s preparation for redemption, to the climax of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and finally to Christ’s return and the New Heaven and New Earth. The lesson also explores how true history, predictive prophecy, and progressive revelation support the unity of the Bible. Because God is outside of time, He can reveal His plan across centuries while working through many human writers. The lesson concludes by asking where each of us fits in God’s great story and urges us to know the Bible well, obey it, and faithfully live the part God has given us.

Following are the podcast, video, and lesson handouts.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy:https://bible805academy.com/b/Bz5bw

8-21-2026 Newsletter, weekly updates from Bible805, The Bible, Human or Divine? Three Reasons we know God really is the author of the Bible

2026-08-20 by bible805

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8-21-2026 Newsletter, weekly updates from Bible805

The Bible, Human or Divine? Three Reasons we know God really is the author of the Bible

This lesson covers a lot—how true history is the foundation for our trust in God’s authorship of the Bible, how it validates both predictive prophecy and progressive revelation, the place of freewill in God’s sovereign plan, and finally how there is One voice in the Bible.

As I was putting all these topics together I was in awe of how beautifully our God has arranged His Word and how the more we study it, the more our trust in it can grow.

I was also overwhelmed with the implications of how the topics fit together—particularly how important it is to see the entire historical span of history and how predictive prophecy fits into it. The lesson includes a newly created infographic of prophecy, the Biblical writers, and world history—I hope you’ll find it as exciting as I did to see how God works through it all.

I hope it makes sense—this is a topic I want to explore more deeply and I’ll share the results with it. Until then, check out the lesson—it will give you some ideas that you may not have considered as you grow in your trust in the Bible and that our God is truly the author of it. [Read more…]

Bible805 Newsletter for 8-14-2026 – Bible805 Lesson: The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, part one—and why it matters tremendously, now and forever

2026-08-14 by bible805

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8-14-2026 Newsletter, weekly updates from Bible805

The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, part one—and why it matters tremendously, now and forever

You’ve probably not considered the question of whether the Bible is like a collection of short stories or a novel—it’s most likely not something you stay up at night thinking about, but, how you answer it is foundational to your understanding of the Bible, AND more importantly, in many ways how you respond to it.

If on the one hand, we believe the Bible is the creation of human authors, like a collection of short stories, though we feel it might have some inspiring and morally valid advice, it is our choice as a fellow human reader to pick and choose what we follow.

If on the other hand, we truly believe the Bible is ONE Story, with the structure of a Novel instead of a collection of short stories, written by God Himself, our Creator and the One to whom we will one day give account—our obedience and understanding of it isn’t optional.

This lesson will help you begin to understand the importance of looking at the Bible as a Novel and the lesson next week will continue the topic. One of the most fascinating parts of the lesson is where I go over the classic structure of a novel and show you how the Christian Bible overall is a perfect example of it—do check out the lesson in whatever format below works for you—your view of the Bible won’t ever be the same.

Bible805 Lesson: The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, part one—and why it matters tremendously, now and forever

Bible805 Podcast https://bible-805.captivate.fm/episode/the-bible-as-novel-or-short-story-collection-part-one/

Video https://youtu.be/PWYl0GtSM6o?si=90TaIfHRjOMfseIT

Website Links and Notes https://wp.me/pazrJD-1×9

Teaching Resources on Bible805 Academy (all the source material if you want to teach the lesson) https://bible805academy.com/b/PdkJm

FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC

The difference between whether you think the Bible is like a Novel or Short-Story collection is illustrated in this infographic. Take time to consider each area as each one is incredibly significant to how you relate to and study God’s Word.

Hobo Soul Podcasts this week

Ten minutes of inspiration and challenges, every Tuesday and Thursday morning, available on ALL Podcast channels. Created to help you walk more closely with Jesus on your journey of life–make them part of your week and be encouraged.

Encore Episode Get Your Gear in Place!
https://hobo-soul-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/encore-episode-get-your-gear-in-place/

Encore Episode
https://hobo-soul-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/encore-episode-youll-never-be-abandoned/

Ministry Miscellany Podcast and blog

A FREE Resource site of printable Bible verses and sayings – www.Bible805images.com

There are many ways to share God’s Word and to interest people in what He has to say. The Bible805 ministry does have a resource site of free, downloadable images including all the verses that were used in the lesson on Life after Death.

For an introduction to the site, why and how I created it is the topic of the Podcast this week. A copy of the text is available on the Bible805.com website and the links to both follow.

For the Podcast, to listen: https://ministry-miscellany.captivate.fm/episode/a-free-resource-site-of-printable-bible-verses-and-sayings-bible805images-com/

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Additional Resources

FREE INFOGRAPHICS BOOK

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EVEN if you are a subscriber, you can also have a copy of the book, just click the following link to go to the Bible 805 website where you can download it: https://wp.me/pazrJD-1vs

Shorts of the week, click the images for 60 seconds of inspiration

The YouTube shorts on the Bible805 channel are all excerpted content from the podcasts and lessons. Check them out for short teachings and inspiration. The lesson they are from is usually noted at the end of the short. The email newsletter has direct links to the shorts, to get to them, go to the Bible805 YouTube Channel, www.YouTube.com/Bible805.

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The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, Part One, why it matters tremendously now and forever

2026-08-12 by bible805

Infographic on the Bible as Novel, not a collection of short Stories — Understanding that the Bible is like a NOVEL, not a collection of short stories, has a tremendous impact on our faith. Click on the image to download a PDF of it.

Understanding whether the Bible is a like a cohesive novel or a collection of short stories is crucial to how we engage with it and respond to its teachings. This lesson explores the implications of viewing the Bible as one unified story versus a scattered anthology of human writings. We unpack how these differing perspectives influence our interpretations and applications of biblical teachings in our lives. I’ll share insights on the historical context of these views, touching on the Enlightenment’s impact and the rise of human reason in biblical scholarship. We’ll also explore the structural elements of storytelling as outlined by Gustav Freytag, comparing them to the narrative of the Bible, ultimately revealing why seeing it as a single narrative authored by God carries profound significance for our faith and understanding of God’s purpose.

Following are the podcast, video, and lesson handouts.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/PdkJm

Lesson handouts of notes, questions, infographics associated with the lesson — Click on the image to download the PDF of notes, questions, and related infographics for this lesson

Who is Jesus, Really? Answers from history, other religions, and the Bible

2026-07-29 by bible805

This lesson examines the question, ‘Who is Jesus?’ by comparing the historical record, the teachings of other religions, and the testimony of the Bible. It emphasizes that Jesus is one of the best-attested figures of the ancient world, reviews historical sources inside and outside the Bible, contrasts Christianity’s understanding of Jesus with other worldviews, and challenges each person to decide who Jesus is and to live consistently with that answer.

Following is the podcast, video, and lesson handouts.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/YueN5