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How Do Christians Resolve Conflict?

To watch other Voice of the Martyrs videos, visit the Voice of the Martyrs Video Page!   Matthew 18:15-20 How do human beings deal with conflict? From the way we act, you might conclude that human beings don’t actually deal with … Continue reading

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Why Does Jesus Say, ‘Get behind Me Satan?

To watch other Voice of the Martyrs videos, visit the Voice of the Martyrs Video Page!   Matthew 16:17-27 Jesus blesses Peter in Matthew 16:18 saying, “I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my … Continue reading

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How the Context of a Scripture Offers a Panoramic View Of God’s Character: An Excerpt from Living in the Underground Church

Most of us would agree that to understand a passage of scripture we must understand its context. In fact, this is why many people do not read the Bible very much or very deeply on their own: They think they … Continue reading

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