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When the books of the Bible were originally written there were no such things as chapters or verses. Each book was written without any breaks from the beginning to the end. They Have Been Divided For Convenience The chapter and verse divisions were … READ MORE
Shortly after God saved me, I was encouraged to join a Bible study at the church I attended. The leader of this Bible study was a thorough student of God's word. A former drug addict and thief, God saved him as He read a Bible for the first time. … READ MORE
"The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost" (1 Timothy 1:15) Paul had just described his ordination in 1 Timothy 1:12. He then went on to speak of … READ MORE
There is nothing in the world that is worth knowing more than God Himself and His mercy toward sinners. The following is taken from the Blue Letter Bible website. Did you know that God has offered forgiveness for your sins and assurance of eternal … READ MORE
Psalm 23:2: “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.” He makes me lie down... continually One of the fascinating things about the Hebrew language is the explicit meaning of its verbs in picturing for us God’s … READ MORE
A few weeks ago, we did a series on what the Bible says of itself—that it is the Word of God. Today we consider the questions: How do we know the Bible is what is claims to be - the Word of God? The Bible claims to be God's communication to … READ MORE
THE resurrection of Christ is the heart of Christianity, which makes it pulsate with the life of God; it is the keystone to the arch of truth, which holds all the faith of the Gospel together; it is the foundation of the Church; it is … READ MORE
What's so good about Good Friday? Good Friday is celebrated by Christians worldwide. It commemorates the single, most important event in history: when the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ hung on a cross to bear the wrath of God in the stead of those who … READ MORE
The Gospels record that during the six hours Jesus was hanging on the cross He made seven different statements. These statements are of tremendous significance not only because they are the last words of Jesus before His death, but also … READ MORE
Introduction Many people today can quote Psalm 23 verbatim, having learned it as a child in Sunday School, or perhaps Vacation Bible School, or maybe even from their parents. But how many of us truly understand the deeper, spiritual truths contained … READ MORE