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The Screwtape Letters Study Guide

Screwtape Letter #15 – Discussion Guide

Screwtape seems to be on a roll now. At first there was only one thing to do. Now, he sees other ways for Wormwood to attack ...
I Never Knew You, Part 2

I Never Knew You, Part 2

I Never Knew You.  Most Christians will recognize these words as the scariest ones in the Bible.  They're from a passage in Matthew. The thing is - while "I never knew you" can be spelled using the letters of the alphabet at the right, we cannot tell "who" never knew ...
Blessed are the poor in spirit - from The Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit.  Seriously?  The poor in spirit are blessed?  That sounds so backwards!  It's even more strange when it's translated as happy are the poor in spirit!  It seems like it should be blessed are the rich in spirit.  And yet, that's not what Jesus said.  ...
Are we supposed to Believe God, Believe in God or Follow God?

Are we supposed to Believe God, Believe in God or Follow God?

Are we supposed to believe God - believe in God - or follow God?  Are those three sets of words all different?  Or do they all mean the same thing?  Well, it depends.  When were you born?  What culture do you live in / come from?  Most important, are you ...
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.

Idols in the Qur'an and the Bible - Sura 68 - Part 3

Idols in the Qur’an and the Bible – Sura 68 – Part 3

[68:41] Do they have idols? Let their idols help them, if they are truthful. 1Ki 18:24 Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire—he is God.” Both the Qur'an and the Bible warn ...
Can the God of Islam take care of Himself?

Can the God of Islam take care of Himself?

 We saw earlier in the Qur'an where it says God can take care of Himself. It shows up again in Sura 73. But again - it's abrogated.  This really begs the question - does Islam truly believe that their God can take care of Himself - or does He need ...
I can't read - in The Bible and The Qur'an

I can’t read – in The Bible and The Qur’an

In any case - we seem to have one (or both) of the scenarios from Isaiah - Isa 11-12 What you’ve been shown here is somewhat like a letter in a sealed envelope. If you give it to someone who can read and tell her, “Read this,” she’ll say, “I ...
God: Christianity and Islam - Home page

God: Christianity and Islam – Home page

... in the very first article - "what religion was Abraham" - that there are promises made by God (the Jewish and Christian God of the Old Testament) to Abraham, Hagar and Ishmael. At the beginning of this whole controversy - Abraham - there was a common God. A God ...
The Great Omission from The Great Commission

The Great Omission from The Great Commission

If we are going to do something about the Great Disparity between Christianity as promised in the Bible versus Christianity as experienced in life today, we really must perform The Great Commission, not The Great Omission ...
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