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Who Was Ruling the Universe When Jesus Died?

The following excerpt is taken from the bookNo God but One: Allah or Jesus? By Nabeel Qureshi No God but One: Allah or Jesus — Nabeel Qureshi Learning Arabic In the summer of 2012, I spent eight weeks in Oakland, California, studying Arabic through Middlebury College. I had just graduated from…

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Look Inside: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many behind-the-scenes details are you missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of Scripture. That’s what the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every page is full of expert insight into…

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Look Inside: Reese Chronological Study Bible

The KJV Reese Chronological Study Bible is an awesome resource if you want to read the Bible from literal beginning to end. Along with the Bible text, this resource comes with: geographical and archeological notes that help verify Scripture accountscultural and historical notes that shed light on biblical contextsexplanations of…

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Look Inside: NIV Beautiful Word Bible

The NIV Beautiful Word Bible features 500 familiar verses, chosen from every book of the Bible. Artists illustrated verses from beloved stories, prophecies, and promises in full color to enhance your devotional experience in God’s Word. Perhaps, it can even inspire you to take up your pen and create your own…

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Bible Study Tips

Difference Between a Concordance & Cross Reference

Let’s be honest, sometimes it’s intimidating to ask what something is when it seems like we should already know. Maybe you’ve heard of a theological term or Bible study method before, but that doesn’t mean you know what it actually is and it can be embarrassing to ask. Well, we’re…

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Look Inside: Visual Theology

Visual Theology by Tim Challies and artist Josh Byers applies a unique blend of writing and infographics. It’s definitely a new way of displaying the Bible’s deepest truths. No wonder it quickly made the list of Amazon’s Top 20 Bestselling Books! And did you know that Olive Tree is the…

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We Pray When…

If you want to know about the current state of your faith, start with your prayer life. If I only pray at meal times and before my kids go to sleep at night what does that say about my faith or my relationship with God? It may just mean that…

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A Conversation with Kent Hughes

R. Kent Hughes was in pastoral ministry for 41 years. He spent the last 27 as Senior Pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. He earned his B.A. from Whittier College, an M.Div. from Talbot Seminary and a D.Min. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Kent is the author of numerous…

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What’s the Best Bible Translation?

I’ll be upfront with you. I’m not actually going to tell you what Bible translation I think is the best. I won’t even tell you which one I prefer. It may or may not have colorful illustrations that make Jesus look like a California surfer. Kidding. I tend to agree…

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He Is Risen

Fully God and fully man. For over 30 years Jesus lived as a man. Yet, in the few years leading up to his death on a cross, it became clear that he was no ordinary man. What man could do these type of things? End a storm with his wordsMultiply…

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