Category Archives: Bible

What do most students entering university believe?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

The tension is not about belief in a Creator but whether or not it is safe to believe in one absolute God — especially if one’s beliefs discredit the beliefs of others. Continue reading →

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The Bible – an amazing book about life

Posted on April 24, 2015 by

Read the Bible with an open mind. It answers important questions about the way life is. More importantly, it offers hope by mapping the way out of the darkness of a world full of evil, suffering and death. Continue reading →

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Rob Bell and Oprah Winfrey on Homosexuality

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

How should we receive the words that Bell’s wife reads from his book? “Marriage, gay and straight, is a gift to the world because the world needs more not less. Love, fidelity, commitment, devotion and sacrifice.” Is this an authoritative word for us? On what do they base this moral and social conclusion? Do they respectfully endorse the freedom of others to disagree with them? Continue reading →

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Afraid of the Bible?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by

I believe the biblical narrative and the Christian worldview it presents offers the most logically consistent and plausibly realistic understanding of life and the world. It simply does the best job explaining the world we encounter each day. Continue reading →

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How to study the Bible

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

The five basic steps of Bible study will provide a helpful guide to keep you on the right track in understanding and applying the Bible. Each step answers a particular question in relation to Bible study. Continue reading →

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Seven guidelines for understanding the Old Testament

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

The laws revealed in the Old Testament were not originally given for us to follow today as God’s will for our lives. Those who follow the Bible should not quote laws directed to Israel as if they are God’s will for people today unless verified in the New Testament. Continue reading →

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10 Methods of Bible Study

Posted on June 7, 2014 by

The Bible is a rich treasure to be explored! Here are ten ways to dig into this great treasure. Continue reading →

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