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The Importance of Theology

Imagine I took my wife out for an anniversary dinner and took the liberty of ordering her a rare steak with a side of steamed carrots for the entrée and a slice of apple pie and coffee for dessert. That sounds like a nice way for me to show her

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William Tyndale - God’s Providence with the English Bible

English-speaking Christians have many options when it comes to finding a Bible translation. The Bible study website BibleGateway.com currently offers more than 60 different English translations, from the 21st Century King James Version to Young’s Literal Translation. With so many translations available, it is easy to take it

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What Does God Think About Lying?

In the world, we do not always take lying very seriously. We have categories for “little white lies” and “half-truths”. We might be tempted to think it is okay to lie to protect ourselves or to not hurt someone else’s feelings. When we wrap these conditions around lying, we

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Coming to Terms with Who Jesus Is

Have you ever heard anyone talk bad about Jesus? Even those who have not put their faith in Jesus are likely to say he was a good person and teacher, someone to model and respect, even while rejecting that He is God. There are also those who identify as Christians

Devotionals

God’s Discipline is for Our Good

“It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had

Bible Biographies

Why the Lion of the Tribe of Judah? Part 2

Last time we introduced Judah, the son of Jacob and origin of the phase “the Lion of the tribe of Judah." If you have not read part one of the story, please read it first [https://www.truechristianmagazine.org/why-the-lion-of-the-tribe-of-judah-part-1/] . This is the conclusion of his life. The Third

Bible Biographies

Why the Lion of the Tribe of Judah? Part 1

“And one of the elders said to me, ‘Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals’” (Revelation 5:5). This is one of the great announcements in the Book of

Bible Biographies

Joab - A Man After His Own Heart Part 2

Last time we introduced one of the most complex but unknown characters of the Bible, Joab the captain of David’s army. If you have not read part one of the story, please read that first [https://www.truechristianmagazine.org/joab-a-character-study-part-1/]. This is the conclusion of his life. More Self-Serving

Bible Biographies

Joab - A Man After His Own Heart Part 1

1 Kings 2:28-35 tells the end of the life of Joab, describing him running “to the tabernacle and holding fast to the horns of the altar” in verse 28. He hoped this would protect him from being killed by King Solomon’s bodyguard Benaiah. You may not recognize the

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David’s Prayer of Repentance and Restoration

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart,

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God's Love Does Not Always Make Sense

When tragedy happens, it is common to hear people ask the question, “Where was God?” One common response is, “God could not stop it because He was not powerful enough.” This response denies God’s omnipotence – His absolute power. Another common response is, “God let it happen because he is

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Is It That Bad?

In the Christian community the sinfulness of pornography is sometimes downplayed. Many write it off as a harmless way to pass time or to relieve stress. Others say that the Bible only prohibits physical adultery, and that pornography is not explicitly prohibited by God’s Word. We will look closely