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Isn't it wrong to bring Heaven down to an earthly level?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It seems the older I get the more I look forward to Heaven, though I cannot begin to imagine eternity in the presence of God. It bothers me when I hear people talk of Heaven as a place where they can enjoy leisure on God’s heavenly golf course, or watching football in the most magnificent stadium....Read more
What is the famous passage in First Thessalonians that assures believers of the resurrection of the dead and the return of Christ?
A) 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
B) 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
C) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
D) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
What is the famous passage in Romans that speaks of the power of God's love demonstrated in Christ's death for sinners?
A) Romans 1:1-17
B) Romans 3:9-20
C) Romans 5:6-11
D) Romans 8:1-11
How can I possibly be at peace when my life is in shambles, and the world is also a mess?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My life is in shambles, and the world is also a mess. How can I possibly be at peace? – S.P.
A: The Bible tells us to seek God first; put Him above everything else. We must learn from our disappointments and failures and ask God to forgive our sins and help us overcome them – and He will send ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Third John that criticizes Diotrephes for his pride and refusal to welcome fellow believers?
A) 3 John 1:1-6
B) 3 John 1:7-13
C) 3 John 1:14-24
D) 3 John 1:25-30
Who is the primary author of the Book of Jeremiah?
A) Jeremiah
B) Isaiah
C) Ezekiel
D) Daniel
Is there no one who can absolutely say there is one God, or what gods are like?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am studying philosophy and specifically about the various gods that govern the world – and that we can actually be a god. The curriculum says that no one can absolutely say there is one God, or what gods are like. I don’t believe this but I’m not sure how to back up my claim. – O.G.
A: ...Read more
What was the name of the king's first queen who was deposed for disobeying him?
A) Vashti
B) Esther
C) Abihail
D) Hadasah
What was the name of the enemy who opposed Nehemiah and tried to stop the rebuilding of the city walls?
A) Sanballat
B) Tobiah
C) Geshem
D) Haman
A peace sign with watermelons was removed near Philly's Germantown Friends School after parents objected. That was just the start of the debate.
PHILADELPHIA — Quaker community members hung a “peace” sign on the campus of Germantown Friends School in the fall. It was a message everyone seemed to agree on.
But outrage ensued in late February after they added a series of cloth watermelons next to the simple five-letter message.
The watermelon imagery — an unofficial symbol of ...Read more
Why did Jesus say that the world would become as in the days of Noah?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why did Jesus say that the world would become as in the days of Noah? I thought God said he would never again flood the earth. Is this a contradiction in the Bible? – G.F.
A: It is man and not the Bible that needs correcting. The sixth chapter of Genesis tells us that people of Noah’s day ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Second John?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The importance of walking in truth and love
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the common theme of the first nine chapters of Proverbs?
A) The Fear of the Lord
B) The Value of Hard Work
C) The Benefits of Wealth
D) The Importance of Family
At U. of C. encampment, Jewish organizers explain significance of their anti-Zionist Shabbat service
After a tense day of protests, counterprotests and increased university police presence on the University of Chicago’s Main Quadrangle, the sun began to fade Friday evening and the Jewish holy day of Sabbath began.
Within the encampment established by the University of Chicago United for Palestine coalition, about 50 Jewish students and ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Romans that encourages believers to live transformed lives and present their bodies as living sacrifices to God?
A) Romans 1:1-17
B) Romans 6:1-14
C) Romans 8:1-11
D) Romans 12:1-2
What was the name of the holiday that commemorated the Israelites' journey through the wilderness?
A) Passover
B) Sukkot
C) Shavuot
D) Jubilee
Is there one good reason I should give my life to Jesus?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is there one good reason I should give my life to Jesus? It won’t get me out of prison any quicker, and no one here would believe me anyway if I said I turned my life over to God. If I tried, I’d fail. It doesn’t really make sense that I could become a new person, as they say “in Christ,” ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Thessalonians that urges believers to live in holiness, love one another, and work diligently?
A) 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
B) 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
C) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
D) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Galatians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
United Methodists look to move forward after anti-LGBTQ language is removed
As a historic global conference of the United Methodist Church draws to a close in Charlotte Friday, the issue of homosexuality that has driven away many of the denomination’s churches appears settled.
Delegates on Thursday removed language in Methodist Church laws that for decades has said homosexuality was “incompatible” with Christian ...Read more
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