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Is it true that our nation is reaping the seeds sown?

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it true that our nation is reaping the seeds sown? – S.R.

A: The Word of God says, “They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind” (Hosea 8:7, KJV). The immutable law of “sowing and reaping” has held sway. Our world is now the unhappy residence of a harvest of moral ...Read more

What was the name of the treaty that Joshua made with the Gibeonites?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) The Sinai Covenant
B) The Covenant of Abraham
C) The Covenant of the Rainbow
D) The Gibeonite Treaty

What is the famous passage in First Timothy that warns about the dangers of false teachers and the love of money?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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 is the famous story in Daniel that describes the writing on the wall?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Daniel 2:1-23
B) Daniel 4:1-37
C) Daniel 5:1-31
D) Daniel 6:1-28

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Miami Catholics wrestle with faith, politics amid pope-Trump feud

Religion / Religious News /

MIAMI — Weeks before the clash between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump began, the pope called on all Catholics and people of good will to contact their political leaders to demand an end to the war in Iran. The plea came days after Trump threatened to destroy the entire Iranian civilization — an attack the pope described as “truly ...Read more

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Doesn’t the Bible encourage us to lift up those within the household of faith?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Does the Bible instruct Christians to accept other religious beliefs? What does the Bible say about this, and doesn’t the Bible encourage us to lift up those within the household of faith? – R.C.

A: The Bible says that our obligation to each other as believers in Christ is to exemplify the ...Read more

What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that describes love as the greatest spiritual gift?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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 is the beginning of wisdom, according to Proverbs 9:10?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Fear of the Lord
B) Humility
C) Wealth
D) Education

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Why is the same mankind unable to accept the wonders of God?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a med student and learning about chemical changes, particularly on how molecular transformations drive human physiology and pharmacology. To observe what God has allowed mankind to do in the realm of science and medicine, nothing comes close to the wonder of what God has done to change a ...Read more

What was the name of the priest who raised Samuel in the temple?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Eli
B) Phinehas
C) Hophni
D) Ichabod

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The God Squad: What’s in a name?

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Q: Our bible study group has discussed this for a long time without getting a satisfying answer, so now we turn to you. In Genesis, God renames Jacob as Israel. But there are numerous verses where he continues to be called Jacob; there are instances where both names are used in the same verse. This continues into Exodus. Other people are ...Read more

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Are we facing an epidemic of information overload?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The hearings about the destruction that social media platforms are causing are frightening. The resources children and teens have at their fingertips in this crazy, technology-driven world are alarming. Dangerous information is constantly threatening our youth, but it seems that there should be some...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Luke?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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 famous passage in Nahum that describes the joy of Judah at the destruction of Nineveh?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Nahum 1:1-10
B) Nahum 1:11-15
C) Nahum 2:1-10
D) Nahum 3:1-19

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Jury delivers $16 million verdict against Oakland Diocese in bellwether sex abuse case

Religion / Religious News /

A jury in Alameda County, California, on Wednesday delivered a $16 million verdict against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, in a key lawsuit that could have far-reaching consequences for hundreds of people claiming decades of abuse by the church’s priests.

The jury ordered the payout to a former Union City altar boy — now a 61-year-...Read more

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Is discouragement a sin?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is discouragement a sin? If so, I’m consumed! I was full of life 25 years ago. I made a lot of mistakes, but I was at least invigorated with life. Now, my work and relationships are in the tank, and I’ve gone from positive thinking to dread; it has affected my mood and my faith. – C.D.

A: The...Read more

What is the famous passage in Second Thessalonians that warns against associating with believers who are idle and disorderly?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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 passage in Luke that contains the story of Jesus' transfiguration?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Luke 4:14-30
B) Luke 10:25-37
C) Luke 15:11-32
D) Luke 9:28-36

 

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