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Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.—Proverbs 30:5-6, NIV The canon of scripture—that is, the official list of what’s in the Bible—is not revealed to us by any saying of Jesus, nor does scr...

Jesus replied, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62, NIV I don’t know if you have ever mowed the lawn, but if you push off and then look back, you’ll discover that you have mowed in a crooked line. That’s not so bad, because you ca...

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It is an abridgment of the King James Version, edited by Roy B. Chamberlin and Herman Feldman with the counsel of an advisory board of Biblical scholars. Some reasons why the resolve of many people to know the Bible has so often come to naught are as follows: its overwhelming length, its somber form...

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You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise yo...

The Kingdom of Israel holds an indelible place in the annals of Hebrew history, as a testament to the spiritual and political journey of the Jewish people. Rooted in sacred scriptures, the Bible serves as an invaluable guide to explore the rise and fall of mighty kingdoms and the divine covenant bet...

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The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah by Jews and the Pentateuch by scholars. The word ‘Torah’ is Hebrew for ‘teaching’ or ‘law,’ and the word ‘Pentateuch’ is Greek for ‘five books.’ Sometimes scholars include the book of Joshua and term the collection the ‘Hexateuch,’ which means ‘...

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The Bible does not mention the city of Ramallah by name. However, there are several biblical places that have been identified with Ramallah, including: Ramah: Ramah was a common place name in the Bible, referring to several different cities and towns. One Ramah was located in the territory of Benjam...