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New Testament

God will give you more than you can handle

Every Christian goes through heartache. Whether it is the death of a friend or loved one, disease, persecution, or a number of other things, we all come to a point...

Is the New Jerusalem a Literal City?

The book of Revelation ends with one of the best scenes in all of Scripture: the New Jerusalem. The Great City appears in Revelation 21 and 22. Christians for two...

When did Jesus cleanse the Temple?

There seems to be no end in sight to the allegations that the Bible is full of discrepancies. One of the more famous contradictions appears in the gospels where Jesus...

Peter and the rooster’s crow: A Contradiction?

After Jesus had been arrested, Peter was confronted by people who identified him as a follower of Jesus. When confronted, Peter denied that he even knew who Jesus was. It...

Working all things together for the good of a Christian? (A look at Romans 8:28)

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). This verse is one...

Do the Gospels have an Agenda?

Are the gospels biased? Did the authors have an agenda when writing about Jesus? Since many assume we cannot trust politicians with an agenda, then we cannot trust the gospels...

Can we really ask for anything in Jesus’ name?

Prayer is a very important part of a Christian’s life. Yet there are some misconceptions concerning it. One of these is found in John 14:13-14: “Whatever you ask in my...

Is Money the Root of All Evil?

“For the love of money is the root of all evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10 One of the most sensitive subjects to discuss is money. Many people will do almost anything...

“I Can Do Everything” – A Look at a Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verse (Philippians 4:13)

There are many different passages in Scripture that are commonly misused and misinterpreted. One of these is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”...

Does God Want People to Believe Lies?

Revelation 21:8 tells us that all liars will be thrown in to the lake of fire, yet Scripture records God putting a lying spirit into the mouths of the prophets...