1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may …
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When the issue of gambling arises, debate can become a battle of conflicting statistics without the Bible coming up much. That’s true even among Christians. For example, Wayne Grudem’s 600-page book on “politics according to the Bible” has only a page and a half devoted to gambling—and those pages don’t have a single specific Scripture …
This dramatic 16th-century painting by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch captures the evil in the hearts of Jesus’ tormentors. Behind Him you see the upturned chin of Simon of Cyrene, who helped Him carry the cross. The two thieves who’ll be crucified beside Him are designated by cords around their chests; the penitent one faces …
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Amidst graduate education at Yale and his first pastorate, a small Presbyterian congregation near modern-day Broad and Wall streets in New York City, the young Jonathan Edwards formulated a series of resolutions to underline his priorities and shape his future. Having committed to reading over the resolutions at least once a week, it is evident that these …
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Though one can find necklaces, pins, and bracelets featuring doves, angels, and fish, the overwhelming theme for Christian jewelry is the cross, configured or nested in a wide array of options. You find them in wood, silver, and jade, constructed of nails, imprinted on dog tags, and mounted sideways on leather wristbands. I never paid …
The doctrine of the Trinity seems to many Christians to be the most obscure and arcane of the Church’s dogmas. In contrast, Christmas is the holiday that more than any other stirs the emotions of followers of Jesus, regardless of denominational affiliation, inspiring them to acts of charity and service to others. What, then, could …
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