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Bible Basics The Bible is a collection of 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over a period of approximately 1500 years. It is the number-one best-selling book of all time, has been translated into over 2,000 languages, and has never been out of print. What is the Bible? The Bible is a record of […]

The Promised Land in the New Testament The “promised land” is a term used in the Bible to refer to the land which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Promised Land was first mentioned in Genesis 15:7-21, when God made a covenant with Abraham, saying that his descendants would one day possess the […]

The light in Genesis 13 The light in Genesis 13 is different from the light in Genesis 114. The light in Genesis 13 is the light of God’s creation. It is the light that fills the void and darkness. The light in Genesis 114 is the light of God’s Word. It is the light that […]

Christening A christening is a ceremony in which an infant or young child is given their name. The ceremony usually takes place in a church and is officiated by a priest or minister. A baptism is a similar ceremony in which an infant or young child is welcomed into the Christian faith. Definition of Christening […]

The Meaning of the Term The phrase “priesthood of all believers,” sometimes called the “universal priesthood,” refers to the biblical teaching that all Christians are, in a sense, priests. This doctrine is based on a number of biblical passages, including 1 Peter 2:9, which states that “you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a […]

who is Jesus christ There is no middle name recorded for Jesus in the biblical manuscripts, nor was there a need for one since He was clearly identified simply as “Jesus” or “Jesus of Nazareth.” In Luke 1:31, the angel Gabriel told Mary to name her child Jesus, “for he will save his people from […]

What the Bible Says About Gossip The Bible has a lot to say about gossip. In fact, the word “gossip” appears in the Bible over 50 times. And it’s not always in a positive light. So what does the Bible say about gossip? The definition of gossip according to the Bible Gossip is best described […]

Edification in the Bible The word “edification” is found in the Bible, specifically in Ephesians 4:29. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” In other words, edification is […]

The Bible Jesus dies on the cross Jesus was crucified on the cross and died a painful death. His body was taken down from the cross and placed in a tomb. Mary and Joseph were distraught over the death of their son. They mourned his death for many days. Jesus is resurrected Mary and Joseph […]

Theology In order to understand what God requires of us, we must first understand who God is. God is the creator of the universe and everything in it. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good. He is the standard of goodness, and he requires us to live up to that standard. Who is God? Some Christians […]