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The God Squad: Problems and mysteries
Q: The Bible presents us with a cosmology completely at variance with that accepted by modern science. The Bible tells us that the entire universe was created in six days and that the Earth is the center of the universe with everything in the sky revolving around it. Science tells us that the universe is between 14 and 15 billion years old, ...Read more
Why was Cain’s offering to God unacceptable?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why was Cain’s offering to God unacceptable? Didn’t he give the best of the labor of his hands and isn’t this what God wants from us, to come just as we are and give our best? – M.W.
A: The song “Just as I Am” presents the strongest Biblical basis for the call of Christ. It repeats many...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Second Timothy?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What is the famous passage in Malachi that speaks of the Lord's promise to send a messenger to prepare the way?
A) Malachi 1:1-5
B) Malachi 2:17-3:6
C) Malachi 3:7-12
D) Malachi 4:1-6
Man disguised as rabbi tries to enter Jewish center as 'prank,' Tennessee police say
Wearing a fake beard and unnatural lock curls, a Tennessee man entered a Jewish community center as part of an “internet prank” that ultimately landed him in jail, police said.
As 31-year-old Travis Garland walked into the Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville at about 7:45 p.m. Jan. 13, he was stopped by a front desk staff member who...Read more
Trump demands Bishop Mariann Budde apologize for National Prayer Service sermon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop who criticized his hardline policies on immigration and LGBTQ rights at the National Prayer Service on his first full day back in the White House.
A day after Trump was forced to grimly endure the tough-talking service by Bishop Mariann Budde, the ...Read more
Trump demands bishop Mariann Budde apologize for National Prayer Service sermon
President Donald Trump Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop who criticized his hardline policies on immigration and LGBTQ rights at the National Prayer Service on his first full day back in the White House.
A day after Trump was forced to grimly endure the tough-talking service by Bishop Mariann Budde, the president derided ...Read more
Why can't I live right?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I have tried very hard to live right but it is useless. Every time I have checked all the boxes on the good list, it seems I fall deeper into despair. I wish I had it in me to live the right way but I guess I’m hopeless! – W.H.
A: The devil wants us to think we’re hopeless – without Christ ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Second Timothy that teaches the importance of Scripture and its usefulness for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness?
A) 2 Timothy 1:1-18
B) 2 Timothy 2:1-13
C) 2 Timothy 3:1-17
D) 2 Timothy 4:1-8
What was the name of the governor of Judah who helped Ezra rebuild the temple and the city walls?
A) Zerubbabel
B) Nehemiah
C) Jeshua
D) Ezra
Trump pans National Cathedral bishop's plea for compassion towards immigrants, LGBTQ people
President Donald Trump was angered Tuesday when the bishop of the National Cathedral asked him to have compassion towards “scared” immigrants and LGBTQ people.
The new president sat grimly in the front row of the pews as Rev. Mariann Budde called on him to “have mercy” on undocumented immigrants and sexual minorities who were targeted ...Read more
Why should a Christian have such a dull life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I just returned from a trip to Disney World and it was a happy place to be. When I got home, it was depressing because living an average life is not so happy. I have friends that lead pretty exciting lives and I work hard to keep up with all their ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Galatians?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) Justification by faith and freedom from legalism
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the famous passage in Malachi that speaks of the Lord's promise to bless those who bring tithes and offerings?
A) Malachi 1:1-5
B) Malachi 2:17-3:6
C) Malachi 3:7-12
D) Malachi 4:1-6
Does the Bible say the heart is wicked and evil?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve been told that the Bible has a lot to say about the heart and that it is wicked and evil. This is disturbing, and if true, why is this? – W.E.
A: The Bible speaks very specifically about the human heart. It devises wicked imaginations (see Proverbs 6:18), is “deceitful above all things�...Read more
What is the famous passage in First John that highlights the importance of loving one another and living in the light?
A) 1 John 1:1-10
B) 1 John 2:1-17
C) 1 John 3:11-24
D) 1 John 4:1-21
What was the final outcome of Job's suffering?
A) He was healed and restored to prosperity.
B) He died in his affliction.
C) He cursed God and rejected his faith.
D) None of the above.
What is the famous passage in Revelation that describes the vision of Jesus Christ in His glorified form?
A) Revelation 1:1-8
B) Revelation 4:1-11
C) Revelation 12:1-17
D) Revelation 21:1-8
Who is traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes?
A) Solomon
B) David
C) Isaiah
D) Jeremiah
Is it a parent’s right to leave a word of instruction to their children as part of a will?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it a parent’s right to leave a word of instruction to their children as part of a will? It seems that they had a right to live their life as they saw fit and just because they are leaving something tangible upon their death should not give parents the right to cause children to feel guilty if ...Read more
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