“Of making many books there is no end, and much study is weariness of the flesh” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Solomon here makes two important observations: 1. The writing of books is a continual process, and 2. Diligent study requires effort. I recently read that over 129 million different books have been published. Indeed, “of making many […]
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A so-called “pastor” from Florida finally followed through with his promise to burn a Quran. The “Quran” is the alleged “Holy Book” of Islam. It is the Muslim “Bible.” The results of this burning were totally predictable. Almost 40 people have been killed in retaliation. Some of them were even beheaded. Those killed were residents
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This may seem strange, but some religious people see no real connection between the Bible and salvation. To them, spirituality can be achieved apart from Bible teaching. They classify Bible teaching (doctrine) as a mere option for those Christians that are more “academically minded.” There are some obvious flaws in this reasoning: The Bible is a body of instruction to
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These lessons were presented on the radio, June 20 & 27, 2010. We Can Understand the Bible (Part 1) We Can Understand the Bible (Part 2) To listen, simply click on the link and the file should start playing automatically. To download the file to your computer, right-click (PC) or control-click (Mac) and select the
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Many today are seeking God’s guidance and direction, but are unsure where to look. The Scriptures plainly teach us that God speaks to us today through His Son, Jesus. The Hebrew writer began his letter by affirming this fact. “God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and
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These lessons were presented on the radio, August 10 & 17, 2008. Proper Use of the Old Testament (Part 1) Proper Use of the Old Testament (Part 2) To listen, simply click on the link and the file should start playing automatically. To download the file to your computer, right-click (PC) or control-click (Mac) and
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The Bible records a great number of miracles that were witnessed by thousands of people throughout the known world. These miracles physically benefited the thousands of people who were affected by them. The dead were raised, the crippled, sick and diseased were healed, the blind, deaf and mute were cured, and the demon-possessed were freed. Miracles
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Many say we cannot understand the Bible. Though if we could, they certainly believe that we cannot understand the Bible alike. This statement is often used to justify the countless doctrines and denominations we see in the religious world. But is the assertion true that we cannot understand the Bible? Or can we even say we
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“What is truth?” This is the question Pilate asked of Jesus when He was brought to him (Jn. 18:38). Throughout the ages, people have searched for and inquired about the truth. Truth is that which is right, that which can be believed and accepted. The Bible helps define truth for us. Jesus told His disciples,
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Paul told Timothy, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15). The instruction to accurately handle the word implies the need to study and learn the word of God. (The King James Version actually uses the
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