The Book of Joshua offers Christian Philosophy Related to the Internal Battle Between Good and Evil
Contained within the pages of the bible are accounts of great warriors and victories. But there also lies rebellion, tragedy and heartbreak. The triumphant wins and agonizing defeats should be viewed not only as stories but as instruction on how to avoid destruction and claim victory in our lives. Enter the book of Joshua.
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God sends Judges to Deliver the Israelites
Despite the sins of Israel, God always remembered His promise to Abraham for a nation that would be His special possession. So rather than let them be completely destroyed by their enemies, God sent them a rescuer, a judge, who delivered the people from their oppression.
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The Book of Hebrews is a Call for Christians to Remain Firm in their Faith
As for the believers of Hebrews, they had received the salvation that the believers of old had been waiting for. For this reason, the author exhorted them to continue in their Christian faith despite the intense opposition, for to turn back to Judaism was unthinkable.
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More Than 300 Old Testament Prophecies Prove the Accuracy of the Word of God in the Bible
Everything that took place throughout all of history, prior to the coming of Christ, had an impact on the overall condition of mankind, both good and bad. And yet, all those events had a specific part in the divine design that God had established from the very beginning. With more than 300 Old Testament prophecies, the Word of God is proven to be accurate.
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Jonah Disobeys God and Ends Up in the Stomach of a Great Fish
The story of Jonah is often told in Sunday School, but the book of the Bible is an important message for Christians who tend to disobey God. Jonah was to preach to the city of Ninevah, but his hatred for the people had him sailing away, only to be thrown off the boat and into the belly of a whale.
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Malachi Proves that the Love of God is Unchanging
God had not changed; He still loved His people, and yet still hated their sin. Because of this, Malachi called the people to repentance, stating that if they returned to God, He would return to them.
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Apologetics Requires a Clear Understanding of Christian Doctrine
Having the right tools for the right job is a determining factor in success or failure during a spiritual battle. In the world of apologetics and evangelism, there is no tool more effective than having a clear understanding of Christian doctrine. This is achieved through daily bible reading and prayer. While Bible reading and prayer lay the foundations of your faith, there are many other resources available which can reinforce those foundations.
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Armor of God: Girding the Waist with Truth
To know truth is good, but Christians must embrace truth at all times and agree to continually grow in it. Truth is found within the 66 books of the Bible, from Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21. Though the authors of the Bible are human and fallible, the written words are infallible.
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Hebrews has Straightforward Teachings About Angels
The book of Hebrews has some of the most straightforward teachings on angels in the Bible. Every Christian should read and apply the correct perspectives when it comes to angelic beings to avoid holding them at a higher heavenly level than they should be.
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Pastors Provide Leadership in Worship as Scripture Reading, Congregational Prayer and Communion
Worship is response to God's call. Scripture reading lets believers hear His call and be led in response as worship. Congregationsal prayer is part of worship, responding to the word and applying it ones life. Celebrating the Lord's Supper ought not to be guilt ridden and sad, rather a recounting and reinactment of all that Jesus accomplished for believers in His death, burial and resurrection. It is a way of discerning the body of Christ.
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