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Category: Faith

What Is the Kingdom of God?

By Le Ann Trees / February 23, 2024

Jesus spoke about the kingdom of God numerous times during his earthly ministry. What is the kingdom of God, and what is its significance for Christians in this world? Here is a short explanation.

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Who Are the “Two Witnesses” of Revelation 11?

By Zach Keele / February 21, 2024

“‘And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth’” (Rev. 11:3). Who are the “two witnesses” of Revelation 11?

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Should Images of God Be Allowed in the Church?

By Daniel Rowlands / February 20, 2024

The second commandment (Exod. 20:4-6) expressly forbids the use of images of God in worship. How should we view images of God used in teaching, such as pictures of Jesus?

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How Is Jesus Your Perfect Prophet, Priest, and King?

By Ayrian Yasar / February 19, 2024

The imperfect prophets, priests, and kings of the Old Testament pointed forward to Jesus. How is Jesus the perfect Prophet, the perfect Priest, and the perfect King on behalf of all who trust in him alone for salvation?

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He Will Come to Judge the Living and the Dead — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 7

By Campbell Markham / February 16, 2024

Christians long for Jesus to return. Article 7 of the Apostles’ Creed states: “From there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.” What does this mean?

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2 Ways Boaz Points Us to Christ as Our Kinsman Redeemer

By Nick Batzig / February 13, 2024

In the book of Ruth, what are the two things Boaz has to do to be Ruth’s redeemer and how does Boaz point us to Jesus?

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Should Christians Fast or Feast?

By David VanDrunen / February 9, 2024

In Matthew 9:14, the disciples of John the Baptist asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” Should Christians fast today?

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Organic Christian Living in the Local Church

By Nick Batzig / February 8, 2024

A mechanistic church mindset is a counterfeit to an organic church mindset. How should Christians approach programs and extracurricular activities as they seek to nurture organic love and service in the body of Christ?

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5 Reasons Why Sin Is a “Big Deal” from Genesis 3

By Campbell Markham / February 5, 2024

“Sin” is an uncomfortable word. It reeks of condemnation, judgmentalism. We don’t like to hear it; we feel a bit embarrassed saying it. What is sin, this thing that makes us so uneasy?

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