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Forgiveness is not earned but freely given

As Christians we are commanded to forgive. In fact, if someone slaps us on the right cheek, we are to turn to them the other cheek also. The question is, however, are we selective with who we decide to forgive? … Continue reading

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God Created the Heavens and the Earth

Paul summarizes the essence of Christianity in Acts 17:16-32 as he speaks before the meeting of the Areopagus. He begins by introducing the fact that God created the heavens and the earth, which is foundational to our Christian faith. This … Continue reading

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Please don’t study the Bible

It seems almost unbiblical to ask Christians not to study the Bible, and yet a careful reading of the text supports the request. As a teacher of the Bible, one of my first instructions to students is to find the … Continue reading

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