Sex Offenders: How Predatory Behavior Goes Undetected in Churches and Congregations
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A man who had long sexually abused children sat in front of his pastor, wanting to confess his crimes. He began cautiously, mentioning...
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GODVERSITY
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On Science, Religion, and Dual Vocations
Several years ago, I found myself conversing with a sitting Archbishop of Canterbury in my college office. He and more than one hundred...
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GODVERSITY
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Were There Giants in the Bible? Who Were the Nephilim?
ABSTRACT: This is one of those issues that will likely be discussed and debated until Jesus comes back. There will be those who interpret...
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GODVERSITY
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Who Are The Nicolaitans In The Bible?
Often, in the course of Bible study, an obscure reference is encountered that has significant meaning. One such reference is made...
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GODVERSITY
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Wisdom for Daily Living – Devotionals
Imagine that God appeared to you in a dream one night and said to you, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” How would you...
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GODVERSITY
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How Can I Know What God Wants Me To Do?
QUESTION: I'm facing a major career decision, but how can I know what God wants me to do? Maybe the devil will put wrong ideas into my...
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GODVERSITY
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What is Arminianism?
If you ask most Christians what is Arminianism, they cannot give an answer. However, if you explain some of its tenets, many will...
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GODVERSITY
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Evangelism, and Cultural Engagement
Although Lewis was not always comfortable in the role of an evangelist, he was true to this task and regarded it as a necessary one. C....
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GODVERSITY
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10 Ways You May Be Blocking The Holy Spirit
Here are key ways you might be blocking the power of God’s Spirit in your life. Grieving the Spirit You can actually grieve the Holy...
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GODVERSITY
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China Bans Bibles from Online Sellers Like Amazon
Last week, Chinese social media users began noticing that they couldn’t find Bibles listed on some of their nation’s most popular...
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GODVERSITY
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Why I Stopped Reading the Bible
“Don’t depart from the Word.” That’s the correct—and obvious—advice that all gospel teachers, leaders, elders, and church-planting teams...
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GODVERSITY
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Why Were Some Book Excluded From The Bible?
Why do some Bibles have extra-biblical books in them? Why were some books excluded from the Bible? The Cannon The Bible as we have it...
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GODVERSITY
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What Does It Mean To Be Made In God's Own Image?
Abstract: If you are looking for an explicit definition of what exactly constitutes the image of God in Scripture, you won’t find one....
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GODVERSITY
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God's Faithfulness
"The Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep...
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GODVERSITY
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Unconditional Love versus Narcissistic Love
Anyone with a giving persona, and a desire to help others, attracts narcissists. You give, they take. It’s a match made in heaven (or...
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GODVERSITY
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Is There a Difference Between Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven?
Jesus spoke of the kingdom of heaven and then the kingdom of God. Are these the same and if not, what are the differences between the...
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GODVERSITY
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What Does Your Resolve Look Like As A Christian?
READ DANIEL 1 When you hear the word “resolve” what comes to mind? Maybe you pictured a determined athlete, the 3-year-old that doesn’t...
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GODVERSITY
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Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? What is the purpose of suffering? The first thing I...
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GODVERSITY
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Knowing God Through Love
"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not...
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GODVERSITY
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How is God Holy?
In the Bible, things are holy not in themselves but only by association with God. God alone is holy in himself. But of what, we may then...
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