Category Archives: Bible

The God who speaks

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Speaking verbs permeate this NT letter. From the opening of the book to the end, the world is presented as dependent on God’s word. Continue reading →

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You thought you were serving God

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

We set ourselves against God if we wrongly convince ourselves and others that… Continue reading →

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What do most students entering university believe?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

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 Wisdomforlife

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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Afraid of the Bible?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

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 Wisdomforlife

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 Wisdomforlife

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 Wisdomforlife

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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In Step with the Master Teacher

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

According to the Master Teacher, the person who fails to make deep connections between earth and heaven is living in unreality. If he thinks this is his only life, he is not a realist. Continue reading →

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Top 5 Arguments against eternal punishment

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Most people know that the Bible doesn’t describe a pleasant end for those who reject God’s offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. But what type of judgment falls on them? Continue reading →

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