Tag: Bible Lessons

The books of Matthew and Luke are very interesting. The first three chapters tell us about the angels that foretold Jesus' birth, His birth, and early childhood. I will compare and contrast the two books. In my contrasting statements, keep in mind, at no time do the two gospels disagree with each ot...

Christians use many words that are confusing. They are confusing to unbelievers and sometimes even to believers. This "language" has been called "Christianese." Here is a list of the most popular cliches and phrases and their translations. Note: This isn't to say that all of these cliches are bad or...

We understand "fasting" to be the practice of deliberately abstaining from food for spiritual purposes. Abstinence from water or other fluids is sometimes included. It is a physical and spiritual medicine, and our usual verdict on such, however well the pharmacist may sugar-coat the pill, is: "Unple...

Why should we value life? Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:27 "And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created Him; male and female He created them." Acts 17:26 "He created every race of men of one stock, to inhabit the whole earth'...

Webster's dictionary definition:strong affection or liking for someone or somethinga passionate affection for one of the opposite sex. The Bible's definition: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 reads, "Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or ru...

Webster's dictionary definition: 1) to experience great pleasure or delight : REJOICE, 2) the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : DELIGHT. Hebrew dictionary definition: 8057. simchah, sim-khaw'; from H8056 blithesomeness or glee,...

How could Jesus stay in the tomb three days and three nights if he was crucified on Friday and rose on Sunday? Jesus prophesied in Matthew 12:40 (NASB) that "just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster, so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the h...

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Answers to the Freedom From Religion Foundation's Quiz Answers to Dan Barker's 30 Questions Dan Barker is an atheist who used to be a pastor. Dan is currently an employee for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). Dan has composed something called the "Easter Challenge." He has asked the publi...

1) God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 10:10 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am ...

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1. Let yourself BE YOURSELF. 2. Give yourself permission to "try out" different selves, but be careful about making major changes. 3. Allow yourself to HAVE AND EXPRESS feelings. (You have to feel the lows to enjoy the highs.) 4. Allow yourself to move and grow and change. . .and to succeed! 5. Allo...