How will people sit with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom (Matthew 8:11)?
What is the Kingdom in this verse? Jesus referenced the kingdom earlier in Matthew 6:10, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is done in heaven.” Jesus was teaching an earthly salvation (for mankind) as well as a heavenly salvation (for His followers who make a covenant by
March 30, 2019
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Where did Jesus go when he died?
Jesus didn’t go anywhere when he died. He was dead in the tomb.​ We read in Isaiah’s prophecy that Jesus “poured out His soul unto death,” that His soul was made “an offering for sin.” (Isaiah 53:12, 10.) Then again we read, “Thou wilt not leave my soul in Sheol [meaning the grave
March 9, 2019
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Mary’s Special Role in God’s Plan
By saying just one word, “Mary,” our Lord brought about the comfort which Mary sought... We are entering a season leading to the time of Passover, a time to remember our Lord and the meaning of his death. Many Christians begin a study of Jesus
March 8, 2019
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Finding Christian Inspiration
As dedicated Christians, we desire to be zealous, but sometimes we just don’t know how to go about it. Hebrews 10:24 gives us some instruction: “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.” (KJV) Followers of Christ Our modern usage of the word
March 1, 2019
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All nations are blessed through Abraham. Are the Gentiles named as a blessed people? Are the Israelites?
What is the Abrahamic Promise? Genesis 22:17-18,  God said, “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore…and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”​ Who were
February 26, 2019
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Why was the temple destroyed by the Romans?
The Romans vengefully destroyed the temple in 70 AD to put down three rebellious Jewish factions. They burned it perhaps accidentally.  But the fire melted much of the gold in the temple which then seeped between the stones. Hence, to retrieve the gold, the soldiers pulled apart all the stones,
February 25, 2019
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Please explain Mary’s song of God’s faithfulness in Luke 1:46-55.
Imagine all the emotions going through Mary’s heart and mind after being told by the angel Gabriel that she would be carrying and giving birth to God’s son!  Then realize that, instead of worrying about being unmarried and the resulting stigma, she praised God, proving that He had made a good
February 22, 2019
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Is God causing His creation (us) to die or is Satan?
When God created Adam and Eve, they were perfect. God declared that their creation was “very good”. (Genesis 1:27, 31.) They were placed in the Garden of Eden where the living conditions were perfect and everything necessary to sustain their lives was provided. God had warned Adam not to eat
February 21, 2019
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The Hope and Resurrection of the Dead
The apostle Paul describes the resurrection of the dead as a key element of our faith. Do you understand the importance of an understanding of the resurrection for your
February 20, 2019
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What Does Tomorrow Hold?
The effect of man’s lifestyle can be seen throughout history. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). The actions of our ancestors have made our day what it is and because of what we each do today, tomorrow will be the result.
What is love and who are we to love?
“God is love,” 1 John 4:8. Also, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,” (John 3:16). He gave the most precious gift He had, his son. Love has an element of sacrifice, putting the interest of others first. “It is more blessed to give than receive,” Act 20:35.
January 21, 2019
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Repairing the World
At the beginning of the seventh day God rested from his work and left the dominion of earth in the control of Adam and his family. Since that time, mankind has NOT done a “very good” job of taking care of this planet and its inhabitants. The world is in desperate need of repair, and
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