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Isn’t the Bible a book of condemnation?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: People are always talking about going to Bible studies, but they don’t seem to learn anything. They just claim that God loves everybody. Isn’t the Bible a book of condemnation? – B.C.

A: The love of God can be entirely rejected. God will not force Himself upon anyone against their will. A ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Romans?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) Justification by faith and the righteousness of God
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

What is the main theme of the Book of Nahum?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) God's judgment on Nineveh

Lent Concept Metal Letterpress Type. Dreamstime/TCA

The God Squad: Lent is alive!

Religion / God Squad /

Q: Dear Rabbi Gellman, I just finished reading your article "What do you give up for Lent? As a Catholic person, my husband and I raised our children in the Catholic faith. And as we were raised we taught our children to "give up something for Lent. It was always candy and chocolate – they could break their fast on Sunday and have sweets. ...Read more

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How can I find a church that can help me understand the craziness of this world?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Just when we think the world is getting better, a new way to rebel is organized and carried out with no one to stop it. It seems people are reverting to the beginning of time, when the human race was rather barbaric. How can I find a church that can help me understand the craziness of this world? �...Read more

What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that teaches about the resurrection of believers?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
B) 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
C) 1 Corinthians 15:1-58
D) 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

What is the famous passage in Haggai that exhorts the people to rebuild the temple?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Haggai 1:1-6
B) Haggai 1:7-11
C) Haggai 2:1-9
D) Haggai 2:10-19

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Why can’t people just accept that Jesus was a good man and a wonderful example?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do some Christians say that Jesus had to be resurrected in order for Him to be Christ? Why can’t people just accept that Jesus was a good man and a wonderful example? This is what our world needs: more good people who can just love others and accept people as they are. – J.E.

A: Some ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zephaniah that describes the Lord rejoicing over his people with singing?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zephaniah 1:1-7
B) Zephaniah 1:8-13
C) Zephaniah 2:1-3
D) Zephaniah 3:14-17

What is the opening line of Ecclesiastes?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
B) "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
C) "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
D) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

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Scamming the faithful: Pastors warn congregants about AI deepfakes

Religion / Religious News /

MIAMI – When a man named Sergio messaged Pastor Jennifer LeClaire insisting she had promised him a personal phone call and prophetic counseling, she assumed it was a misunderstanding.

Though he was an avid follower of the South Florida pastor’s morning prayer broadcast on Facebook, LeClaire didn’t know him.

Sergio told LeClaire that he ...Read more

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Isn’t prayer designed for the person who knows God and truly wants to be changed by Him?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When I hear so much talk about prayer by people, it seems a rather new phenomenon and is becoming a cultural norm, but it doesn’t really seem to change people’s attitudes. Isn’t prayer designed for the person who knows God and truly wants to be changed by Him? – P.P.

A: The practice of ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Revelation that portrays the vision of the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells with His people?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Revelation 1:1-8
B) Revelation 4:1-11
C) Revelation 12:1-17
D) Revelation 21:1-8

What is the famous passage in Isaiah that describes the call of Isaiah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Isaiah 6:1-8
B) Isaiah 12:1-6
C) Isaiah 25:1-9
D) Isaiah 40:27-31

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Does the Bible speak to giving glory to vile tongues?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: As a life strategist, I seek to encourage my clients to clean up their speech, but it is getting harder because vile language has infiltrated everything, including media coverage. What was once condemned by the FCC is now celebrated. We are living in a society that’s changing the meaning of words ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Ephesians that describes believers being saved by grace through faith?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Ephesians 1:3-14
B) Ephesians 2:1-10
C) Ephesians 3:14-21
D) Ephesians 4:1-16

What was the name of the tribe of Israel that David belonged to?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Benjamin
B) Judah
C) Levi
D) Simeon

What is the famous passage in Micah that describes the birthplace of the Messiah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Micah 2:1-13
B) Micah 3:1-12
C) Micah 4:1-13
D) Micah 5:1-15

What is the famous passage in Jeremiah that describes the fate of Judah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jeremiah 4:1-4
B) Jeremiah 7:1-15
C) Jeremiah 29:1-10
D) Jeremiah 52:1-11

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If people do good unto others, shouldn’t God overlook the bad things they might do?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: If people do good unto others, shouldn’t God overlook the bad things they might do? – O.B.

A: “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits” (Proverbs 16:2, NKJV). There is a mystery about sin, but in the Bible, you will find the answers to the questions ...Read more

 

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