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A man looking up at the stars at night, illustrative of God's promise to Abraham. But what religion was Abraham? was Abraham the father of three religions? And what about Abram?

What religion was Abraham?

What religion was Abraham? After all, he is claimed as the father of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Two of those religions took one path to get from Abraham to their religions that exist today. However, the other one took a different path to get from the man who used to ...
Intro to Sura 68 - The Pen.  God's promises to Abraham, revisited.

Intro to Sura 68 – The Pen. God’s promises to Abraham, revisited.

Among other things, Sura 68 is a response to Muhammad's sense / fear that his first revelation was from a Jinn (an evil spirit).  It confirms to him that he is not crazy or hallucinating. This second Sura, in order of revelation, is quite long.   Other topics in Sura ...
Abraham, Paul & God. A look at faith. A process, not an instant happening.

Abraham, Paul & God. A look at faith. A process, not an instant happening.
A look at Abraham, Paul, and God

All of us do some pretty unbelieving things, both before and after we accept Jesus. God knows that we are weak and will need His strength. With the strength of God – we can walk with Him, albeit not right away and not perfectly. Because Jesus died for our sins, ...
Habakkuk asks God a question. God responds with His plan.

God responds to our complaint about His response to our question

So far in this series, we've seen Habakkuk ask God a question. God responds. He actually got an answer from God. But then he didn't seem to like the answer. So now what? Will God strike Habakkuk dead? Will He answer yet again? Or will God maybe turn away in ...
After reading Augustine quote on Christian faith, the question arises: What is faith? Blind? Circular logic? Or the truth?

What is faith? Blind? Circular logic? Or the truth?
The problem with faith - to believe or not to believe

What is faith? In this specific case, what is Christian faith? People have lots of ideas about that. Some think faith is blind. Others may think the reasoning behind Christian faith is circular logic. Others believe Christian faith is the truth ...

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What is faith? Blind? Circular logic? Or the truth? is a mix of reflective and application Bible study, as it reflects on scripture and applies its lessons to real-life questions of faith. It discusses the concept of faith in Christianity. Here’s a summary of the key points:
Nature of Faith: The page explores different perspectives on faith, including views that consider it to be blind, based on circular logic, or the ultimate truth.
Parable of the Sower: It draws parallels between responses to faith and Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, emphasizing different outcomes based on the type of ‘soil’ the seeds of faith land on.
Hebrews and Faith: The author reflects on the book of Hebrews, discussing its authorship and its significance in understanding faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.
Conclusion on Faith: The page concludes by discussing faith as hope for the future, referencing Romans 8 and the concept of future glory, and challenges readers to consider their beliefs and the implications of faith in God and the Bible.
The study is a mix of reflective and application Bible study, as it reflects on scripture and applies its lessons to real-life questions of faith. It does not strictly follow an inductive or topical study format.

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber? - illustrated by a homeless person sleeping on a bench in an alley full of graffiti while a young boy plays with his toys on the same bench.

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber?
We are one or the other

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber? We are all one or the other. There’s no saying that we’ve never been in the scenario Jesus painted. Because we’re in. Right now. Every. Single. one. of. us. Everyone! ...

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Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber? is a reflective Bible study. Here’s a brief overview:
Reflective Nature: The page encourages readers to reflect on their own lives in the context of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, asking whether they are more like the Good Samaritan or the robber in their actions, especially in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on homelessness.
Personal Application: It prompts personal introspection about one’s actions during the pandemic, such as wearing masks and social distancing, and how these actions relate to the broader societal issues like homelessness.
Biblical Analysis: The study includes a detailed analysis of the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Bible, linking it to contemporary issues and urging readers to consider their role in society.
Societal Context: It discusses the impact of COVID-19 on employment and homelessness, challenging readers to consider their responsibility towards others in light of Christian teachings.
The study uses the biblical text to encourage deep personal reflection and application to modern-day life and social issues.

Why do rich people give their money away?

Why do rich people give money away?

Why do rich people give money away? No, they don't all do that. But some do. And they get cheered for it. But do you ever wonder, why do they give it away? And should we be cheering? ...
A scene with many paths to begin to answer the question - How come so many Christians don’t really know God?

How come so many Christians don’t really know God?

It seems like a weird, even dumb, question. How come so many Christians don’t really know God? It's a very important question with a very disturbing answer. It's all too easy for Christians to not know God! The headline shocked me. 51% of Churchgoers Don’t Know of the Great Commission, ...

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How come so many Christians don’t really know God? is a Reflective Bible Study. Here’s a brief summary:
Reflective Nature: The page encourages introspection and self-examination among Christians regarding their understanding and commitment to God’s teachings.
Spiritual Journey: It uses the metaphor of a forest with various paths to represent the spiritual journey and the importance of choosing the right path with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Great Commission: It discusses the alarming statistic that many Christians are unaware of the Great Commission, emphasizing a gap in knowledge and practice of Jesus’ teachings.
True Belief: The page stresses the difference between mere belief and a life-transforming commitment to follow Jesus’ teachings, which is essential for truly knowing God.

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Why Westerners don’t understand the Iran – Israel conflict
It's about strong religious beliefs

I heard someone on the news talking about the "decades old conflict between Iran and Israel". The current conflict between Israel and Iran may be only decades old, but the conflict between Islam and Judaism has been going on almost since Muhammad's visions. But lukewarm Westerners don't understand the Iran ...
Who wrote Genesis? Why it matters what you think.

Who wrote Genesis? Why it matters what you think.
Wasn't it Moses?

Who wrote Genesis? Does it really matter who wrote Genesis? If you're not Jewish or Christian, maybe not to you. But if you are, it matters a whole lot ...
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