Author: Jack Bell
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What is God like?
A Universal Concept Every culture in the history of the world has had some concept of what God is like. Some have assumed that God controls the weather and have made images of a storm god throwing lightning bolts around (Baal worship in Canaan). Some have assumed that God is mighty, so they worshiped the… Read more
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What Was Jesus Like?
ANSWER: Although He had “no beauty or majesty to attract us to him…” (Isaiah 53:2), Jesus’ personality drew men to Him. He was a man of great character. The more we understand what Jesus was like, the more we can seek to emulate His character. What was Jesus like? Jesus was a compassionate figure, his heart overflowing… Read more
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Trinity and You
What is the Holy Trinity? Christianity is a monotheistic religion, meaning followers believe in one God. Most Christians also believe in the Holy Trinity or Blessed Trinity, which comprises God’s three persons from the same source. This Christian belief asserts that the entities of the Holy Trinity are co-equal and eternal. “Trinity” means three-fold and… Read more
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Who is the Holy Spirit?
There are many misconceptions about the Holy Spirit’s identity. Some view it as a mystical force. Others see it as an impersonal power that God makes available to followers of Christ. What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit’s identity? The Bible declares that the Holy Spirit is not just a force or power but… Read more
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Jesus Christ Rose from the Dead
Prominent New Testament scholars have accepted historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived on this Earth. What is not entirely accepted is that He was resurrected from death. If Jesus did conquer death, He opened the door to eternal life for all who will come to believe in Him. This paper aims to build a compelling… Read more
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Biblical History of Israel
According to the Bible, the land of Israel has been populated by the Jewish people since 2000 BC. This is a Biblical timeline of events from the distant past to the present day. Early Days First Temple Second Temple Roman Occupation Diaspora – Present Day Read more
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Bible Study Tools
BibleStudyTools.com is the largest free online Bible website for verse search and in-depth studies. Search verses using the translation and version you like with over 29 to choose from including King James (KJV), New International (NIV), New American Standard (NASB), The Message, New Living (NLT), Holman Christian Standard (HCSB), English Standard (ESV), and many more versions… Read more
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David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson was called to New York City in 1958 to minister to gang members and drug addicts, as told in his best-selling book The Cross and the Switchblade. He went on to create Teen Challenge and World Challenge, Inc. to minister to people’s spiritual and physical needs. In 1987, he established Times Square Church.… Read more
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desiringGod.org
The founder John Piper was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Bill and Ruth Piper January 11, 1946. In 1980, sensing an irresistible call of the Lord to preach, John became the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he ministered for almost 33 years. What started with tapes and John’s books, Desiring… Read more
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Dr. Chuck Swindall
Pastor Chuck Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. Since 1998, he has served as the senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck’s listening audience extends beyond a local church body. As a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979, Insight for Living airs around… Read more