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Isn’t this the purpose of a Bible study?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am part of a televised Bible study and there are many things I question. Since I’m not a Bible scholar, I often defer to the one “teaching” the Bible. But often the instructors don’t back up their claims with Scripture. Isn’t that the purpose of a Bible study? Specifically here at ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Mark that contains Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ?
A) Mark 2:1-12
B) Mark 4:35-41
C) Mark 6:30-44
D) Mark 8:27-38
What was the name of the queen who tried to kill all the prophets of the Lord?
A) Athaliah
B) Jezebel
C) Vashti
D) Esther
Are religious people more generous than non-religious people? What new study finds
People of faith are not more generous than non-religious people — except in one case, a new study found.
A study by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden found that religious people are more generous than non-religious people when they know the recipients’ religious beliefs — otherwise there is no difference.
The research ...Read more
The God Squad: What the God winks teach us
Q: I have always enjoyed your God wink stories so I decided to share mine. When my daughter was very little, maybe 4, while in her room one morning she said out of the blue, “That’s when the angels come and get me and take me.”
I was a little concerned thinking, is this a sign from above letting me know she may be taken from ...Read more
Is reading the only way to get God to walk with me?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: How can I have a desire to read the Bible? It’s hard for me to keep my mind on what I’m reading. Reading is not something I’m good at. Is this the only way to get God to walk with me? – R.B.
A: When a person is saved, it’s of utmost importance to have a desire to be nourished from God’s...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Peter that encourages believers to submit to authorities and live as free people?
A) 1 Peter 1:1-12
B) 1 Peter 2:1-12
C) 1 Peter 3:1-12
D) 1 Peter 4:1-12
What is the famous passage in Philippians that exhorts believers to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus?
A) Philippians 1:1-11
B) Philippians 2:1-11
C) Philippians 3:1-11
D) Philippians 4:4-9
Gay, Jewish and Orthodox. How one group is working to open minds in Florida
MIAMI — Daniel Gammerman, a lifelong Orthodox Jew, began noticing some changes at his South Florida synagogue.
Gammerman, who is originally from Brazil but spent most of his adult life in Miami, was no longer being asked by his Rabbi to lead prayers or read the Torah during services — things he had enjoyed doing regularly. One day, his ...Read more
Who is God’s Son, Jesus? Is he coequal with God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Who is God’s Son, Jesus? Is he coequal with God? – G.S.
A: Jesus is not “a” son of God but “the” Son of God. He is the eternal Son of God – the second Person of the Holy Trinity, God manifested in the flesh.
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ had no beginning. He was never created. ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Second Corinthians that speaks of believers being a new creation in Christ?
A) 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
B) 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
C) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
D) 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
What was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law's hometown?
A) Bethlehem
B) Hebron
C) Nazareth
D) Jerusalem
How can a Christmas tree be connected to the Bible?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I went to a tree decorating party and the hosts had selected Bible verses about various aspects of a tree. I had never heard anything like this. I never connected anything about a Christmas tree to the Bible. But one of the verses was about Jesus being a branch. I didn’t exactly grasp the ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Peter that calls believers to rejoice in their suffering and entrust themselves to God, who judges justly?
A) 1 Peter 1:1-12
B) 1 Peter 2:1-12
C) 1 Peter 3:1-12
D) 1 Peter 4:1-12
What is the famous passage in Romans that assures believers of God's unshakable love and security in Christ?
A) Romans 1:1-17
B) Romans 3:9-20
C) Romans 5:1-11
D) Romans 8:31-39
How can a church determine someone’s heart?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My mother told me that I am a Christian so there is no need to do anything else, just live to be kind to others and act as a Christian should. The church I am going to says otherwise and that I’m confused. I’ve been a member of the church a long time and was even baptized at this church; now I ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Jonah that describes God's mercy?
A) Jonah 1:1-17
B) Jonah 2:1-10
C) Jonah 3:1-10
D) Jonah 4:1-11
What is the famous passage in Jeremiah that describes the potter and the clay?
A) Jeremiah 2:13
B) Jeremiah 18:1-12
C) Jeremiah 29:11-14
D) Jeremiah 33:1-3
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the First Corinthians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What was the name of the king who ruled over the Persian Empire during the events of the Book of Esther?
A) Cyrus
B) Darius
C) Artaxerxes
D) Xerxes
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