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A Better Understanding of Biblical Joy

Have you ever wondered how the Bible describes joy? Below are three word studies done on biblical joy found in the Old Testament. We got this information from the NKJV Word Study Bible—a fantastic resource for, you guessed it, word studies. So, start reading! And if you like what you…

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Understanding the Lord’s Prayer

Most of us probably know the Lord’s prayer by heart. It’s okay if you don’t, though. Because honestly, even if you have it memorized, it doesn’t mean you understand it! Walk through this quick unpacking of the most famous prayer in the Bible — the one Jesus teaches us to…

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8 Marks of Authentic Faith

Here is a short, little study on authentic faith, pulled from the Apply the Word Study Bible Notes. First, A Little Scripture Reading “Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. For many bore false witness against Him,…

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Making Space for God

When I was a sophomore in college, I studied abroad in the British Isles for three months in a group led by four professors. We spent most of our time in cities: London to York to Edinburgh to Glasgow to Manchester to London again. Occasionally the subjects we studied—Wordsworth and…

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Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible

Covenant is one of the most important theological ideas in biblical theology. It is reflected in the traditional labels Old and New Testaments, i.e., covenants. The concept exists at significant points in the Bible’s storyline and is the theological glue that binds promise to fulfillment. So the biblical history of…

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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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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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The New, Holy Standard of Love

Supper had been eaten. The cup had been blessed. Fellowship had been shared. Betrayal had been foretold. John 13:33-35 Little children, yet a little while I am with you.You will seek me, and just as I said to the Jews, so now I also say to you,‘Where I am going…

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