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What is the famous passage in Second Thessalonians that encourages believers to stand firm in the teachings they received, whether by letter or by word?
A) 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
B) 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
C) 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
D) 2 Thessalonians 4:1-12
What is the famous story in Daniel that describes the writing on the wall?
A) Daniel 2:1-23
B) Daniel 4:1-37
C) Daniel 5:1-31
D) Daniel 6:1-28
What was the name of the treaty that Joshua made with the Gibeonites?
A) The Sinai Covenant
B) The Covenant of Abraham
C) The Covenant of the Rainbow
D) The Gibeonite Treaty
Is it really possible to “forgive and forget?”
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m enraged because of what some people have said about me at work — unkind and untrue accusations. Is it really possible to “forgive and forget?” Even as a Christian, I don’t think I’m able to do that. – F.F.
A: What is impossible with people is possible with God. He can give us a ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that describes love as the greatest spiritual gift?
A) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
B) 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
C) 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
D) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
What was the name of the man who spoke to Job out of the whirlwind?
A) Elihu
B) Bildad
C) Zophar
D) God
Is there an overview of the Bible that will help us study together?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My parents gave me the most beautiful Bible for Christmas. They became Christians after I came into their home through the foster care system. A couple who cared for me a short while before helped place me in this home after they led my adoptive parents to the Lord. Inscribed is the most beautiful ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Timothy that warns about the dangers of false teachers and the love of money?
A) 1 Timothy 4:1-16
B) 1 Timothy 5:1-25
C) 1 Timothy 6:1-21
D) 1 Timothy 7:1-20
What was the name of the priest who raised Samuel in the temple?
A) Eli
B) Phinehas
C) Hophni
D) Ichabod
Muslim women push Chicago community to join green Ramadan: 'We are the caretakers of the Earth'
CHICAGO — On a recent Sunday evening, a group of Muslim women huddled around a hot beverage dispenser. They watched as one woman mixed cardamom tea, anise seed, cinnamon, ginger and different kinds of milk.
It would be easier to offer hot water and tea bags, Sam Bawamia said as she stirred the warm beverage. But she had recently read that tea...Read more
The God Squad: Ramadan Mubarak
Spring is by far the most spiritually significant time of the year. All the major faiths of East and West religions celebrate their holiest days during the springtime — usually near the first full moon after the vernal equinox. I always put aside your wonderful questions until I can do some justice to the springtime holy days. I have talked ...Read more
How can we flee from the devil if we don’t recognize him?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Many people are unaware of the power Satan has. Does he put all of his effort in keeping others from God’s salvation? Or does the devil go after people of faith and, if so, how do we combat him? The Bible says that we should flee from the devil, but how can we if we don’t recognize him? – R.S....Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Luke?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The compassionate Savior and the inclusivity of salvation
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the beginning of wisdom, according to Proverbs 9:10?
A) Fear of the Lord
B) Humility
C) Wealth
D) Education
Religious workers face US immigration backlog
TAMPA, Fla. — For over four years, Andrés Arenas has been serving as a spiritual leader and musical director at Iglesia Vida Nueva, a Pentecostal church in West Tampa, where the congregation mainly consists of families from Latin America.
In 2019, Arenas came from Bucaramanga, in north-central Colombia, accompanied by his wife, to support ...Read more
'Muslim-ish': For less observant Muslims, Ramadan remains a cherished ritual
PHILADELPHIA -- Candlelight flickered across Maham Rizvi’s face as she adorned a chestnut-brown coffee table with different mementos: "A River Dies of Thirst," the collection of writings by the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish; "Moon and Sun," a poetry book by the Sufi Muslim poet Rumi; a bowl of colorful Turkish soft candies surrounded by ...Read more
When people use the phrase “this may be your Gethsemane,” what does that mean?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When people use the phrase “this may be your Gethsemane,” what does that mean? – H.L.
A: The garden of Gethsemane is at the base of the Mount of Olives outside the gates of Jerusalem. The word Gethsemane means “oil press.” When olives are harvested, they are squeezed under an ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Luke that contains the story of Jesus' transfiguration?
A) Luke 4:14-30
B) Luke 10:25-37
C) Luke 15:11-32
D) Luke 9:28-36
What was the name of the city of refuge on the east side of the Jordan River?
A) Hebron
B) Bezer
C) Golan
D) Kedesh
What’s the most concise way to be an effective witness?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I was asked by a co-worker what the Gospel of Jesus is. I couldn’t explain it clearly. What’s the most concise way to be an effective witness? I want to be faithful in speaking God’s truth. – R.W.
A: The Bible says, “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was ...Read more
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