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War in the Bible: an Examination of Biblical Conflict and Violence
The Bible doesn’t flinch at portraying the world’s violence, especially during wartime. And while there is no such thing as a kind and gentle war, you might be surprised to learn t...
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The Story of Codex Alexandrinus
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Who wrote the book of Romans?
The book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul. There's been almost no debate about this in the scholarly world over the years. Though t...
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What is Zion?
As you read through the book of Psalms, you'll see the word Zion showing up quite a bit.
And one of the questions I often get is, what is Z...
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The Story of Codex Sinaiticus
Codex Sinaiticus is a manuscript from St. Catherine's Monastery at the base of Mount Sinai in Egypt. This was a manuscript produced in the 4...
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The Intermediate State: What the Bible Tells Us
What happens after you die? In this post, we investigate the intermediate state—the state and the fate of each individual immediately after ...
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Who wrote 1 Peter?
The first word of 1 Peter is the author’s name, Petros, and he identifies himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ.
There is little question ...
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3 Reasons Christians Cannot Commit the Unforgivable Sin
There is a point in the synoptic gospels where some scribes from Jerusalem alleged that Jesus cast out demons by the prince of demons, Beelz...
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Who “Is” or “Becomes” your Neighbor? (Luke 10:36) — Mondays with Mounce
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Changes in tenses are important to note. Even if it is subtle, there is always a reason. Take the para...
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Apologetics eBook Sale: Share Your Christian Faith Thoughtfully and Powerfully
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The meaning of Romans 8:28: "God works for the good of those who love him"
Romans 8:28 is one of the best known verses in Romans and probably one of the best known verses in the whole Bible.
Here is what it says: “...
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What James Says about Taming the Tongue
With our tongues, we can speak truth or we can speak lies. We can build people up or we can tear them down. Sometimes we say the wrong thing...
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Who Is the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53?
“The Suffering Servant” is a famous passage from Isaiah 53, which Christians claim is a messianic prophecy about Jesus. In the Gospel of Luk...
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Did Martin Luther Really Want James Taken Out of the Bible?
Martin Luther, the celebrated catalyst of the Protestant Reformation, famously took issue with the book of James. He didn’t think it express...
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Why Christians Should Be Involved in Creation Care
Today’s post is adapted from Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World. In addition to the book, you can also take the online ...
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Why you can trust the New Testament even though there are so many textual variants
There isn’t one, single, original, preserved copy of the New Testament. So how can you trust the text of the New Testament when all the earl...
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