Did the Disciples Make up the Gospel?
Opponents of Christianity commonly say that the New Testament resulted from the disciples missing Jesus so much that they made up the resurrection and fabricated a record of His words and deeds. Common acts...
The Same Seed, The Same Plant
The seed is the Word of God (Luke 8:11).
It makes no difference how long that seed has been stored. Even if it was preserved from a crop a thousand years ago, wherever and whenever...
Born in the House of Bread
Christ was born in Bethlehem. The literal meaning for the name Bethlehem is "The House of Bread."
Jesus was not born in the house of royalty, or the house of riches, or the house of...
Keynotes of the Books of the New Testament
Reviewing key words, verses, phrases, and messages from the Gospel accounts refreshes our memory (2 Peter 1:12) and helps us to find key ideas as we read.
The Five Sacrifices of Calvary
The five primary offerings under Moses’ Law are explained in Leviticus 1 - 7, and should be studied in connection with the book of Hebrews. Each is a different pose of Jesus on the cross.
The First Christian in Europe
Jesus forever changed such hateful culture. Whenever His gospel is preached, women are equally invited to receive it (Matthew 11:28–30); everywhere Christianity goes, it elevates women to heights rarely seen in human history (Galatians 3:28); wherever the church is established, women have as important roles to fill as men do (although they differ) (1 Timothy 2:1–15).
Of the thousands converted in that first generation, what made Lydia one of eight included in Acts? What does she teach us?
Facts Every Person Needs to Know About Jesus
Some who consider themselves to be Christians are not really sure just what they believe about Jesus. To follow Jesus is a serious undertaking. To decide to be His disciple requires that one know...
Are We Living in the Last Days?
Yes, we are living in the "last days." It should not be a cause for alarm, however, because we have been living in the last days for almost two thousand years!
27 Things We Are Saved By…
Things to Which Salvation Is Ascribed
Christ’s words (John 6:63).
The Holy Spirit (John 16:8; Titus 3:5).
Faith (Romans 10:10).
Repentance (Luke 13:3; 2 Peter 3:9).
Baptism (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21; Titus 3:5).
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