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Tips for Reading the Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of Mark is the second book listed in the New Testament, coming right after Matthew. It is commonly accepted by scholars, however, that Mark was the first gospel written. Both Matthew and Luke rely heavily on Mark for their own books. The Gospel of Mark is clearly a primary source for Matthew and
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Why are the Gospels Still Important?
Are the Gospels still important today? How do these books help us almost two thousand years after they were written? Are the Gospels even relevant and redemptive for today’s readers? While the Gospels and the rest of the Bible are considered ancient documents, the fact that the Bible is the perenial best-seller of all time
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Faith and Church History
The idea of faith has always been an integral part of Christianity. The first recorded sermon of Jesus had to do with believing: “At last the time has come!” Jesus announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Turn from your sins and believe this Good News!” (Mark 1:15) Jesus chastised His closest followers for their
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An Important Message from Ezra
“For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.” (Ezra 7:10) This verse is such a great reminder for those of us who are in any kind of leadership role as a Christian. Study. Do. Teach Study. We
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What Does the New Testament Say About Miracles?
The Christian Bible, or The New Testament is divided into several sections. The first four books are the Gospels and they contain the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. After the Gospels comes the Acts of the Apostles. It contains the exciting history of the first thirty years of the Church. Next comes various
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Is the New Testament Complete?
Is the New Testament complete? Are there missing passages or books? This post will focus on a few issues in the New Testament that have created questions among scholars over the centuries. Since the Gospels come first in the New Testament, it might be good to ask whether or not there were other credible gospel
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