Category Archives: Bible Study

Life’s Army Barracks

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all … Continue reading

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Lucifer

Two of the Bible’s best passages concerning the fall of Satan and the other rebellious angels are Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:1-19. But what makes these passages a bit confusing is the fact that each one also deals with an earthly ruler. … Continue reading

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Is the Story of Jonah True?

A little girl got saved during the local church’s summer Bible School. Sadly, her parents didn’t share her newfound faith in Jesus and refused to take her to church or even buy her a Bible. So, each Sunday morning she … Continue reading

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A True Masterpiece

An artist visited a museum where one of his masterpieces was on exhibit. He approached the painting and noticed that the museum had placed one of his earlier, lesser-known works beside it. As he stood there comparing both paintings, he … Continue reading

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What Kind of Shape Are You in Spiritually?

Christian, perhaps you are one of the hordes of people who have hit the new year full bore with a new diet or workout routine. Well, there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. But even as you try to get yourself … Continue reading

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Maybe it’s Time to Sharpen Your Blade

If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success. (Ecclesiastes 10:10, N.K.J.V.) This verse teaches us the value of working smarter rather than harder. Obviously, sharpening the edge of a … Continue reading

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Bible Prophecy Demands That We Believe in the Virgin Birth

“Why We Should Believe in the Virgin Birth” series: (post #2) This is the second post in a three-part series on why we should believe in Christ’s virgin birth. With the first post, I explained that we should believe in the … Continue reading

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Scripture Demands That We Believe in the Virgin Birth

“Why We Should Believe in the Virgin Birth” series: (post #1) In the December 25th devotion from his classic devotional My Utmost For His Highest, Oswald Chambers writes: Jesus Christ was born into this world; not from it. He did not emerge … Continue reading

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G.P.S. and Armageddon

By now, even the most “old school” of us know about G.P.S. systems. G.P.S., as I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, stands for Global Positioning System. When these systems first hit the market, they were small devices that … Continue reading

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A Word About Lighthouses, Fire, & Wood

One foggy night a captain saw a faint light directly in the path of his ship. Accordingly, he ordered his signalman to send out the message: “Alter your course ten degrees south.” The signalman did so, but the return reply … Continue reading

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